Before math or science classes, it’s dance time
MOUNT VERNON — “Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance.” – Martha Graham, pioneering American dancer and choreographer known as the Mother of Modern Dance.…
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Developer modifies preliminary plans for Centerburg subdivision
Based on residents’ feedback, the developer for a Johnsville Road subdivision reduced the density during preliminary discussions.
Mount Vernon establishes windstorm debris cleanup
MOUNT VERNON – The windstorm on Friday, March 13, which saw wind gusts top 70 mph in Central Ohio, with hundreds of thousands of residences and businesses losing electricity statewide,…
$300K grant to revitalize Knox DD’s New Hope Early Education Center
MOUNT VERNON — A $300,000 investment will soon transform the New Hope Early Education Center in Knox County. The Knox County Foundation awarded the grant to the Knox County Board…
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Knox County Sheriff’s reports March 16
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on March 16.
Preston Cooper to headline 2026 Music & Arts Festival
MOUNT VERNON — Fredericktown native son Preston Cooper will headline the Saturday night entertainment at the 2026 Music & Arts Festival. The 22-year-old Cooper’s soulful, blues-inspired vocals draw comparisons to icons like Chris Stapleton and Bob Seger. First picking up guitar as a high school freshman, he joined the U.S.…
Spearman honored by the Daughters of the American Revolution with Community Service Award
MOUNT VERNON — The Daughters of the American Revolution Community Service award represents State Level recognition for a person who continues to go above average level of service to others. Audrey Spearman was nominated by Lucy Knox Chapter member Jana Stewart. In her nomination Jana stated that Audrey’s contributions to…
Troopers focus on removing impaired drivers from the road during St. Patrick’s Day enforcement
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is reminding drivers that luck is not a strategy when it comes to being safe behind the wheel ahead of St. Patrick’s Day. Troopers will be highly visible on roadways across the state in an effort to remove impaired drivers as part…
Knox County Adult Protective Services works to prevent senior exploitation
Knox County is an aging county, with approximately one-fourth of Knox County residents vulnerable to exploitation.
Knox County youngsters receive cadet promotions
MOUNT VERNON — Several cadets of the Knox County Airport Cadet Flight, Civil Air Patrol, received promotions during a ceremony held Monday, March 2 at the Knox County Airport. Promoted to Cadet Senior Airman upon completion of the Mary Feik Achievement were Cadet Airmen First Class Benjamin Steele, Jenna Jerkowitz,…
Fredericktown to induct five into Alumni Hall of Honor
Those inducted must have made significant contributions in their fields of study, career, or through community service.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports March 15
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls on March 15.
Mount Vernon’s Brokaw brings home a state title — again
COLUMBUS — Mount Vernon’s Ash Brokaw weighs just 110 pounds. Alas she’s already conquered a mountain, twice. The Yellow Jackets junior dynamo captured her second state wrestling championship on Sunday — achieving two-thirds of her career goal. She aims to become a three-time state champion before she’s through. But that…
Yellow Jackets’ Gregory takes 6th at state wrestling tournament
COLUMBUS — Mavrik Gregory stood on a podium at the conclusion of Sunday’s Division I state wrestling meet. It’s where he wanted to be, regardless of the step on the pyramid. Mount Vernon’s 157-pound wrestler placed sixth in the state after suffering a season-ending 4-3 loss to Uniontown High School’s…
Hillsdale to take on Kalida on Friday in boys’ basketball Final 4 in Dayton
The Ohio High School Athletic Association on Sunday afternoon announced the boys’ state tournament Final 4 in seven divisions.
Knox County encouraged to participate in Severe Weather Awareness Week
Severe Weather Awareness Week provides an opportunity for individuals, families, schools, and businesses to review emergency plans and improve preparedness.
Source Media releases 2025 impact report highlighting growth, trust and community impact
MANSFIELD — Source Media Properties released its 2025 impact report this week, offering a look at how independent local journalism continues to shape civic life across Richland, Ashland and Knox counties. The report, titled “Community Trust at Work,” highlights the newsroom’s growth, investigative reporting, community engagement and the role readers…
Danville police reports March 3-14
DANVILLE — Listed below are the police reports in Danville and Brinkhaven from March 3-14, courtesy of Chief Monte L. Vance.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports March 14
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shift on March 14.
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