Mount Vernon’s Bradley, Rush earn podium finishes at state meet
COLUMBUS — Mother Nature is not a high school track fan. Storms rolled through central Ohio on Saturday, causing two delays at the state track meet inside Ohio State’s Jesse…
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Mount Vernon welcomes summer with a Shake, Rattle & Roll at June First Friday
Mount Vernon kicked the summer off with a 1950s-themed celebration at June First Friday.
Fredericktown’s Bouton caps sensational career with shot put gold
COLUMBUS — Ella Bouton’s high school career ended the only way it could — with an elusive state championship. Fredericktown’s four-time state qualifier in the shot put, Bouton reached the…
Mount Vernon City Schools receive Purple Star designation for supporting military-connected children
Six of eight Mount Vernon City Schools have joined the Purple Star Class of 2026.
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Jon Husted: Ohio spearheads economic renaissance across the Midwest
WASHINGTON D.C. — Dear friends and neighbors, When the Senate is not in session, I enjoy being back home traveling across our state and meeting with the people who make Ohio strong. Last week, I spent time with rural health care providers, business leaders, and manufacturers who are working every…
Danville wins extra-innings thriller to claim softball state championship
AKRON — The Danville girls softball team captured the 2026 Division VI state championship in dramatic fashion with a 2-0 extra-innings thriller over West Jefferson on Thursday night in Akron. The fifth-ranked Blue Devils (25-5) rode the shutout pitching of Addyson Bocock, and pushed across the winning run in the…
Knox DD celebrates inclusion, partnerships and community impact at annual luncheon
In addition to achievements of local advocates and employers, the event highlighted community partnerships and early childhood progress.
Ohio man indicted in $12 million Medicaid scheme
HAMILTON — A healthcare provider in southwest Ohio faces 31 felony charges for allegedly defrauding Ohio’s Medicaid program of more than $12 million, Attorney General Dave Yost announced Thursday. “This was complete fraud – top to bottom,” Yost said. “I’m proud of our team of skilled investigators who put in…
Douglas Neighbarger selected Fredericktown fire chief
The Fredericktown Community Fire District has named Douglas Neighbarger as fire chief.
COLUMN: 50 years later, the PGA Tour’s Memorial Tournament remains a tribute to friendship
Celebrate friendship and golf at the PGA Tour’s 50th Memorial Tournament — discover its touching origins and join the tradition.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports June 3
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls for service on June 3.
Where to find live music near you this summer
Looking to find live music in north central Ohio? From energetic summer festivals to acoustic sessions at local wineries and breweries to independent venues, the music scene across Richland, Ashland and Knox counties is packed with something for everyone this season. Whether you are planning a weekend night out in…
Troy Township firefighters honored for lifesaving rescue of Bellville man
TROY TOWNSHIP — Firefighter Patrick Compton was trained on grain bin rescue operations, but he had never needed to put those skills in action. That changed two days after Christmas, when Bellville resident Mark Berry fell and became trapped in a grain silo. Compton spent three hours on the scene with fellow…
27 sentenced in Knox County Common Pleas Court in May
MOUNT VERNON — There were 27 people sentenced in Knox County Common Pleas Court in May. According to court documents, Judge Richard Wetzel ordered the following sentences: May 7 Cole R. Hauger, Gambier, pleaded guilty to domestic violence (first-degree misdemeanor) and to the amended charge of fourth-degree strangulation. A second-degree…
Danville rallies to smash Dalton, heads to softball state championship game
AKRON — Danville’s trip to the state championship game took an interesting path through the Division VI state semifinal on Wednesday in Akron. Fans were in for a game that offered a bit of everything, but ultimately a strong rally by the Blue Devils who subdued Dalton 11-4 for a…
Community invited to send off paddlers at launch ceremony in Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON — Residents are invited to gather at Memorial Park on Sunday at 7 a.m. to launch the 10th Annual Paddle for Heroes Memorial Paddle. The 160-mile, 6-day water trek will begin with an opening ceremony and an official mayoral proclamation. The community is encouraged to line the riverbanks…
Hellbender Discovery Day coming to Ariel-Foundation Park June 13
MOUNT VERNON – Ariel-Foundation Park, in partnership with Rural Action, will host Hellbender Discovery Day on Saturday, June 13, from 1-5 p.m. at Ariel-Foundation Park. This free community event invites guests to explore the hidden life of local waterways through hands-on activities, educational experiences, film screenings, and a guided river…
Mount Vernon freshman aiming for podium finish at Division II state meet
MOUNT VERNON — Calvin Heithaus had mixed emotions after last week’s Division II Lexington regional meet. The Mount Vernon freshman set a personal record and broke the school record in the 1,600-meter run, clocking in at 4 minutes, 16.21 seconds. It was the third-place finish at Lexington that left a…
Centerburg preps for zoning applications, DORA launch, and restoring recycling
Village Administrator Richard Dzik updated Centerburg village council members about restoring recycling, gauging interest in annexing Hazel Heights, and launching the downtown DORA at their meeting on Monday.
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