Fredericktown Historical Society expands into former funeral home
The Knox County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to celebrate the organization’s move to a new location.
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CONGRESS TOWNSHIP — Two Wayne County Sheriff’s officers were stabbed and a suspect was arrested and sits in the Ashland County Jail after an incident on Tuesday morning, according to…
Mount Vernon council accepts grant for Greenwood & Burgess improvements
The project will support growing industrial activity at Heartland Commerce Park and improve long-term roadway durability for heavy truck traffic.
Brinkhaven Village Council adopts first municipal code in village history
The code represents the first organized body of municipal law in the village’s history and marks a defining moment in Brinkhaven’s civic life.
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Knox Community Jazz Orchestra presents Destination: Summer on May 24
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox Community Jazz Orchestra brings its swinging sound back to Ariel Foundation Park on Sunday, May 24, announcing the unofficial start of summer. The free concert begins at 5 p.m. at the Schnormeier Event Center. Music lovers who have followed the local big band since it…
Fredericktown FFA attends Ohio FFA State Convention
FREDERICKTOWN — Fredericktown FFA members recently traveled to the annual Ohio FFA State Convention held April 30 to May 1. A major highlight for the chapter was the presentation of the Ohio FFA Degree, the second-highest honor an FFA member can achieve. The chapter is proud of seniors Reagan Blanchard…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports May 11
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on May 11.
Bucyrus police chief: ‘It can happen anywhere. We’re not exempt from violence’
Bucyrus police Chief Jon Dorsey made it clear no location is exempt from the violent scene that unfolded on Monday.
May 25 deadline to add Revolutionary War veterans’ information to database
May 25 is the last day the public can submit information to the Revolutionary War Veterans Graves Identification Project database.
Knox County Transit shuts down Progress Loop
Three months after starting a southern route, Knox County Transit will shut down the Progress Loop.
KMAC champ East Knox earns No. 2 seed in baseball tournament draw
HOWARD — East Knox was rewarded for its championship season. The Knox Morrow Athletic Conference-champion Bulldogs earned the No. 2 seed during Sunday’s Division V baseball tournament draw, and took an opening-round bye. East Knox (17-5) will host either No. 10 Amanda-Clearcreek or No. 13 Harvest Prep in a district…
Bucyrus man dies in officer-involved shooting following armed standoff
BUCYRUS – A Bucyrus man was fatally shot Monday after barricading himself inside a residence, firing a weapon and threatening law enforcement, authorities reported in a press release. The suspect, identified as Paul A. Desmarais, 41, barricaded himself inside theresidence during a domestic dispute. Bucyrus police officers, along with local…
Free mulch loading scheduled for May 16 & 23 at Knox County compost facility
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Recycling and Litter Prevention announces that Green Machine will provide mechanical loading services at the Knox County Compost Facility on Saturday, May 16, and Saturday, May 23, from 8 a.m. to noon. “Businesses, residents, anyone with a vehicle can come and be loaded. This is…
Governor attends Bird Ohio Day at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area
OAK HARBOR — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife celebrated Governor’s Bird Ohio Day on Monday at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area in Ottawa County. The top bird conservationists in Ohio gather annually in May at Magee Marsh Wildlife…
Bite Club: A year of local food and the stories behind it
Bite Club started one year ago with a simple idea: eat great local food, and tell people about it. At the time, it felt like a dream assignment. Try good food and write about it. Easy. But it didn’t stay simple for long. I remember reading through the comments on…
DeWine taps Andy Wilson as new Ohio Attorney General
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine introduced Andy Wilson as Ohio Attorney General on Monday, following the announcement by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost that he is taking a job in the private sector next month. Wilson, who currently serves as the director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, will…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports May 10
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls on May 10.
Mount Vernon softball, baseball teams prepare for tourney play
MOUNT VERNON — In the movie “Michael” John Travolta who plays the Archangel Michael, utters the words, “Nothing lasts.” That may be the way some OHSAA softball coaches feel. “Before this year, the coaches voted on the teams to determine what seed they would be,” Mount Vernon softball coach Ryan…
Mount Vernon police reports May 6 to 10
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Police Department handled these calls for service May 6 to 10.
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