Ohio’s spring wild turkey season is about to begin
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has announced hunting season dates for the wild turkey, one of Ohio’s most iconic game species. Spring turkey hunting…
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Taxicabs disappeared in Mount Vernon about 15 years ago, but they might be making a comeback.
Mount Gilead man killed after Tuesday morning crash in Morrow County
MOUNT GILEAD — A Mount Gilead man was killed Tuesday morning after a two-vehicle crash in Morrow County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. John A. Walker, 43, was…
Leneghan files Ohio Supreme Court challenge to restore ballot status
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‘My heroes:’ Area high school military enlistees swear oath of enlistment
High school students from around north central Ohio gathered Sunday in Ashland to swear their oath of enlistment into the U.S. military.
Knox County residents invited to April 25 Prescription Drug Take Back Day
MOUNT VERNON – Knox County residents are encouraged to participate in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the public…
Mount Vernon police reports April 8-12
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Police Department handled these calls for service April 8-12.
Bucyrus man killed in Sunday night motorcycle crash
NORWALK – A Bucyrus man was killed Sunday night after his motorcycle crashed in Seneca County, according to the Norwalk Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. David M. Clayton, 43, was pronounced dead at the scene of the one-vehicle crash, the Post reported. The incident took place at 7:21…
Fredericktown FFA attends state livestock and equine judging CDEs
FREDERICKTOWN — The Fredericktown FFA traveled to Columbus on March 28 to compete in the Ohio FFA State Livestock and Equine Evaluation Career Development Events (CDE). Members joined hundreds of students from across the state to test their agricultural knowledge. In the Equine Evaluation CDE, which requires students to assess…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports April 12
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on April 12.
Stained glass artists open Mount Vernon arts hub — The Gallery on Gambier
Downtown Mount Vernon enhanced its art scene with the opening of The Gallery on Gambier at 14 E. Gambier St.
Open Source: What happens to the ballot now that Leneghan is ineligible as a candidate?
A Knox County resident wondered what the removal of Melanie Leneghan’s name from the ballot means to voters.
A Stroll Through the Garden: Magnolia season is here
A couple of weeks ago, my wife and I decided to shake the cob webs off and take some pictures of the flowers at Secrest Arboretum in Wooster. It felt good to get outside after being cooped up, and I’m sure many of you know that feeling when the weather…
Fredericktown police reports April 5 to April 11
The Fredericktown Police Department responded to these calls April 5 through April 12.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports April 11
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls on April 11.
Knox County insurance premium shows modest rise compared to last 2 years
Knox County’s property and liability insurance premium will increase 5.05% this year, but that is much less than the two previous double-digit increases.
Central Ohio Motocross kicks off the season at new Mansfield Speedway
MANSFIELD — Layne Cape spent about 10 minutes hosing down his ATV with a power washer after whipping around the new motocross track at the Mansfield Speedway. The mud wasn’t completely gone, but he decided it was good enough. He had a second race on the horizon. “It was pretty cool,…
Centerburg property owner seeks easements across trail for farm access
Centerburg property owner Rodney Newell asked the Knox County commissioners on Thursday to grant two easements across the Heart of Ohio Trail.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports April 10
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls on April 10.
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