Knox Public Health campaign puts infant safe sleep practices in focus
Knox Public Health launched a safe-sleep campaign after two infant deaths in 2026, connecting families with resources and education.
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Mount Vernon bags Flock cameras, awaits word on removal
Mount Vernon has unplugged, disconnected and bagged all eight of its Flock Safety license plate reader cameras, Safety-Service Director Tanner Salyers told City Council on Monday.
Experience Mount Vernon brings community partners together to plant 700 daffodil bulbs
MOUNT VERNON — Experience Mount Vernon brought community partners together on Sunday, Oct. 25 to plant 700 daffodil bulbs in the tree beds along Public Square and South Main Street,…
2 hurt after small plane crashes into Ashland County home
MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP — Two people sustained minor injuries Monday afternoon when a small plane crashed into a home in Ashland County. The crash was reported at approximately 2:41 p.m. on…
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Knox Public Health and MVNU Honors Program develop immunization game
Knox Public Health and Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Honors Program have teamed up to help families by providing a vaccine challenge titled “Road to 100 Challenge.”
Yellow Jackets’ QB, Danville skill players earn top notice in Ohio prep football notebook
The Ohio high school football regular season drew to a close over the weekend. While attention now turns to the playoffs, here’s one last look at how the season concluded around the state. -Watkins Memorial scored 21 points in the fourth quarter to stun Mount Vernon 34-33. Yellow Jackets’ sophomore…
MVNU sets 58th performance of Handel’s Messiah for Nov. 22
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University is proud to announce its 58th annual performance of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah. This event will take place on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel-Auditorium and Fine Arts Center.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Oct. 26
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Sheriff’s Office filed these reports for Oct. 26. Media_Report_2026-10-27_07.00.46Download
Two East FFA members earn their American FFA degrees
HOWARD — Hayden Baker and Blake Elliott from the East Knox FFA were among more than 3,800 members recently recognized for receiving their American FFA Degree during a convention in Indianapolis. Both members had to have earned their State FFA Degrees, completed at least three years of an agricultural education…
Kudos’ artists present ‘Contrast’ art show on Nov. 6
MOUNT VERNON — The public is invited to attend a group show of Kudos’ 24 local artists who represent a large array of mediums. Art show What: Contrast, A Group Show.
Six East Knox FFA members attend national convention in Indianapolis
HOWARD – Six members of the East Knox FFA attended the National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. There were more than 70,000 FFA members in attendance from all of the United States in attendance. East Knox members that went to the convention included Ava Page, Miranda Fawcett, Brayden Moran, Garrett Wesney, Bryar…
METRICH reports multi-county results from drug take back event
The METRICH Enforcement Unit along with the Mansfield Division of Police, Lexington Police Department, Community Action for Capable Youth (CACY), Richland County Solid Waste Authority, Richland Public Health, and the Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board, participated in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Take Back Initiative.…
Ohio among 20 states suing Dollar General alleging deceptive pricing
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson and 19 other state attorneys general have joined the Federal Trade Commission in its lawsuit against Dollar General, alleging that the retailer has knowingly persisted in overcharging customers and willfully failed to fix its deceptive pricing. “The prices on store shelves are what…
The Woodward Exchange takes an inside look at Owl Creek Produce Auction
In an informal conversation, Brown will share the history of Owl Creek Produce Auction, explain how the auction process works, and introduce audiences to the growers, consignors, and buyers who make it all possible.
Balderson, Christian face off again in Ohio’s redrawn 12th Congressional District
Compare Troy Balderson and Jerrad Christian as Ohio’s redrawn 12th District voters weigh their rematch on Nov. 3.
Loudonville Public Library seeks renewal of 0.8-mill operating levy
LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville Public Library is asking voters to renew a 0.8-mill operating levy for five years on the Nov. 3 ballot. The renewal would keep the existing tax rate rather than increase it.
Mount Vernon police reports Oct. 21 to 25
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Police Department issued the following reports for service calls from Oct. 21 to 25. Police Register 10-26-26Download Citations 10-26-26Download Offense 10-26-26Download
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Oct. 25
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for Oct. 25. Media_Report_2026-10-26_07.00.45Download
Centerburg students top virtual spelling bee
MANSFIELD – Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center held its annual county spelling bees for Crawford, Morrow, Richland and Knox counties last week in a spirited virtual contest that brought together 106 young spellers in grades 3 to 8 from across the four counties. “Participation in a spelling bee helps students build…
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