Danville, Gambier celebrate Halloween with costumes and community
Families in Danville and Gambier celebrated Halloween with trick-or-treating, creatives costumes and plenty of decorations.
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History Knox: When the mayor of Mount Vernon played detective to find a thief
MOUNT VERNON — Those of you who attended the Mound View Cemetery Tour last year will have seen Larry Evans and I portray Mount Vernon’s most famous feuding figures, Democratic…
Fredericktown students explore robotics, forensics and engineering at Ohio State Mansfield’s Spooky STEAM Day
Sessions focused on topics like robotics, biology, chemistry, psychology and criminology, often with hands-on applications.
Gutsy 4th-down conversion lifts Freddies over Newark Catholic
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Public Notice: Mount Vernon City Schools
Notice is hereby given that the Mount Vernon City Schools’ Board of Education will meet on Thursday, November 19, 2026 for the Regular Meeting instead of on November 23, 2026. The meeting will begin at 5:00 PM and will take place at Energy Fieldhouse, 101 Yellow Jacket Drive, Mount Vernon, Ohio.
Knox County Soroptimists celebrate 70th anniversary
The club’s most successful fundraisers were the Wintermute Antique Show and 25 years of Style Shows.
A Faith of His Own: The story of Vishnu RJ
MOUNT VERNON — For Vishnu RJ, Mount Vernon Nazarene University turned out to be about much more than a university to earn a degree. It has become a place where friendships deepened, people walked alongside him through important questions on his faith, and strangers became family.
Bucyrus business owner pleads guilty to role in obtaining nearly $900,000 in pandemic funds
BUCYRUS – A 56-year-old man has pleaded guilty in federal court to devising a scheme to obtain pandemic government stimulus funds meant to assist small businesses, which he instead used for his personal benefit, according to a press release issued Friday by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern…
A Stroll Through the Garden: Ohio’s native grasses offer intriguing landscape options
I have previously noted that we should start growing Ohio native grasses in our yards. A few of my readers wanted more information along these lines. Specifically, one reader asked for more information on the two of the native grasses I mentioned and whether they would work in her yard.…
7 Danville FFA members absorb the sights in trip to Indianapolis national convention
DANVILLE — Danville FFA recently traveled to Indianapolis Indiana for the 99th National FFA Convention and Expo. Seven Danville FFA members got the opportunity to travel to the convention taking industry tours on the way out. Members got the opportunity to tour a local honey farm, in addition to touring Mid-Ohio…
12 men arrested in Northeast Ohio sex sting
WARRENSVILLE — Agents from the Northeast Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force arrested 12 men during an undercover operation this week for allegedly trying to buy sex, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced today. “Ohioans should be shocked at the prevalence and proximity with which human trafficking is occurring,” Wilson said.…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Oct. 29
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for Oct. 29. Media_Report_2026-10-30_07.00.46Download
Knox County high schools support Food For The Hungry
MOUNT VERNON — High Schools across Knox County are choosing to support Food For The Hungry this year! All donations from the High Schools will benefit the 45th annual Food For The Hungry Drive. The 2026 FFTH Drive Goal is $345,000, and as much non-perishable food as possible.
GOAL Digital Academy celebrates 1st quarter Honor Roll students from Mount Vernon & Morrow County
MOUNT VERNON — GOAL Digital Academy is proud to recognize the academic achievements of students who earned a place on the Quarter One Honor Roll for the 2026-2027 school year. These students have demonstrated dedication and commitment to academic excellence, setting a strong foundation for success in the year ahead.
Danville football rakes in All-KMAC football honors
The Blue Devils won the conference, going 7-0 in KMAC play and 10-0 overall.
Knox Community Hospital and Kettering Health sign definitive agreement
The agreement marks a significant milestone in a process focused on strengthening and growing local access to care and investing in Knox Community Hospital’s future.
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.
OHSAA removes Glenville from football playoffs amid probe
COLUMBUS – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has removed Cleveland Glenville High School from the 2026 football playoffs as part of an ongoing investigation into Cleveland Metropolitan School District inaccurately assigning student participation opportunities to Glenville. The announcement was issued in a press release late Thursday afternoon.
Knox County Career Center hosts Open House & First Chance Application Night
Current sophomores and juniors from associate schools, along with their families, can visit KCCC’s career tech programs.
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