Mount Vernon childhood inspires playwright’s ‘Battle of the Books’
A Mount Vernon native turned playwright, director and educator, SMJ draws on their childhood theater experiences for their latest play, “Battle of the Books,” now showing at the Columbus Children’s…
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Game of the Year in Ohio? Big Walnut wins OT thriller at Ironton to remain unbeaten
IRONTON — Nolan Buirley and his Big Walnut teammates found a way against all odds. And they did it on hallowed ground in what some are calling the game of…
Centerburg wins defensive duel in tight tussle at Loudonville
LOUDONVILLE — In a game dominated by defense, a special teams play set up the lone score in a seat-squirming Knox-Morrow Athletic Conference football clash. Centerburg returned a punt to…
Sept. 25: Mount Vernon-area high school football roundup
Canal Winchester dominates Newark Canal Winchester earned a convincing 44-14 win over Newark in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 25. Canal Winchester jumped in front of Newark…
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Knox County Sheriff’s reports Sept. 25
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls handled on Sept. 25.
MVNU honors Ballenger and Layman
MOUNT VERNON — Faculty and staff at Mount Vernon Nazarene University gathered Wednesday morning in Thorne Performance Hall of the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Fine Arts Center to honor their colleagues at the Excellence in the Call awards reception. Dr. Jennifer Ballenger, Assistant Professor of Youth and Family Ministries, and Amy Layman,…
Puppeteer’s goal: ‘Spark imagination, bring joy’
MOUNT VERNON – As The Hungry, Hungry Bookworm kept growing and growing, 620 excited, shrieking Knox County second-graders thought it might touch the ceiling of Knox Memorial Theater. Thursday’s show, featuring puppeteer Dylan Shelton, was part of the fall Youth Enrichment Series for students from Centerburg, Danville, East Knox, Fredericktown,…
Mount Vernon remains undefeated at home with 2-0 win over Madison in boys soccer
The Jackets take a seven-game winning streak into Monday’s game at Lexington.
Willard man sentenced to 24 years in prison for child sexual abuse and firearms offenses
TOLEDO – A 46-year-old man was sentenced to federal prison for sending and receiving child pornography through a social media platform and for committing firearms offenses. Ricardo Gibson, of Willard, was sentenced to 292 months (24.33 years) in prison by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey J. Helmick after pleading guilty in…
18 Ohio Medicaid providers indicted on fraud charges
COLUMBUS — Indictments filed this week by the office of Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson accuse 18 Medicaid providers of stealing more than $355,000 from the government healthcare program for the needy. “No matter the scale, Medicaid fraud is a crime against taxpayers and the Ohioans who rely on the…
Knox Community Hospital adds providers
The addition of the three providers expands access to primary care for patients and families in the community.
Soroptomist fundraiser supports Knox County women and girls
Between 4 and 8 p.m. on Oct. 10, 10% of sales at the South Main Street Wendy’s will benefit the club’s programs for women and girls.
St. Vincent de Paul school recognized for excellence in STEM education
The award highlights the school’s commitment to providing students with meaningful opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Columbus pedestrian killed in I-71 crash in Morrow County
MOUNT GILEAD – A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed Thursday night while standing on I-71 near mile post 147, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Brandon Miller, 38, of Columbus, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Morrow County Emergency Services,…
Prairie Peddler returns to Butler over the next 2 weekends
BUTLER — Autumn has always been my favorite time of year. Leaves begin to change, the temperature dip is welcome, football season dominates every weekend, and Prairie Peddler signals the turn toward the holidays, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. When I first came to Mansfield, 36 years ago, and looking for…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Sept. 24
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies handled 46 calls on Sept. 24.
COLUMN: I drank, gambled and found God at the Little Brown Jug
Experience the Little Brown Jug through tailgates, betting lines and grandstand camaraderie; read how Delaware’s fair tradition builds belonging.
‘My little piece of heaven’: Empty Bucket Farm preserves a way of life
For 47 years, the rolling hills of Empty Bucket Farm has been home to Althea Dye and Chris Fletcher.
Knox County workforce agency highlights youth outreach
As part of the effort to build a talent pipeline for employers, the office also designated September as attendance month.
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