Vibrant fall colors are in Ohio’s October forecast
COLUMBUS – For many Ohioans, autumn represents pumpkin carving, the harvest season, Halloween campouts, and corn mazes. Spotting the first glimpse of fall color — seeing the leaves changing to…
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Oct. 2: Mount Vernon-area high school football roundup
Licking Valley edges upset-minded Mount Vernon Licking Valley opened a 13-0 lead, but had to hang on to upend host Mount Vernon 20-14 in Friday night’s Licking County Leaegue encounter.…
East Knox freshman girl breaking ground as football kicker
HOWARD — Standing on the pitcher’s rubber, wrestling in your weight class, putting on the 18th green or addressing the football as a placekicker. Even team sports can make one…
Nine sentenced in Knox County Common Pleas Court in September
Nine people from Knox County were sentenced in the Knox County Common Pleas Court in September by Judge Richard Wetzel.
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Coffee Cup welcomes Mount Vernon retired wildlife officer Jerry Scott
Scott will share stories from his career, talk about the responsibilities and challenges of the job, and offer a glimpse into a world most of us know very little about.
Here’s your 2026 guide to haunted houses & spooky attractions in north central Ohio
Daylight is getting sparse and the leaves are changing colors — sure signs Halloween is creeping closer. For those looking to trade pumpkin patches and hayrides for dark hallways, haunted trails and a few good scares, there are plenty of places to visit across north central Ohio this fall. Looking…
Prosecution expert says alleged victims’ accounts in Keesee case were ‘compelling, specific and detailed’
The former media officer at Faith Life Church is accused of 32 counts of sexual assault, including 13 counts of rape.
New walk-in clinic brings more affordable health care to Centerburg
The center will treat conditions such as sinusitis, skin rashes and urinary tract infections, among others. Other services include immunizations, sports physicals and personal, supervised weight loss programs.
U.S. Marshals detail shooting incident in suspect’s death at Akron residence
AKRON – A 34-year-old man died Thursday in Akron after a shooting incident involving authorities who were trying to arrest him, according to a press release from the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force. Authorities stated that at approximately 8:30 a.m. members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Sept. 30
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls handled on Sept. 30.
Clear Fork announces 2026 Homecoming Court
BELLVILLE — Clear Fork High School has announced its 2026 Homecoming Court. Congratulations to the following students: Freshmen attendants: Brinley O’Brien and Koen McGhee. Sophomore attendants: Katie Beck and Jackson Brubaker. Junior attendants: Kendall Baughman and Jaxon Oswalt. Senior attendants: Layla Daugherty, Mariah Hatfield, Ava Roberts, Nash Evans, Tristin Thornton…
First victim testifies in trial of church leader accused of abusing four minors
Keesee, a former church leader, is accused of 32 counts of sexual assault, including 13 counts of rape. All four victims were minors with ages ranging from 5 to 15.
Mount Vernon treasurer says investment interest will help offset police station loan costs
City Treasurer David Stuller told City Council on Monday that interest earned on borrowed police station money will cover about half of the city’s $1.2 million note payment.
East Knox FFA finishes 4th in agricultural soils contests
HOWARD — The East Knox FFA chapter recently sent members out to the Knox County Soils judging competition. Students had the opportunity to compete in either the Ag Soils or Urban Soils Career Development event. Students participating in the Urban Soils Career Development Event must have an understanding of soils for…
East Knox FFA members attend Farm Science Review
HOWARD — A number of East Knox FFA members recently traveled to the Molly Caren Agricultural Center (MCAC) near London to attend the Farm Science Review. The center attracts upwards of 140,000 visitors from all over the United States and Canada, who come for three days to peruse 4,000 product…
Delaware woman indicted in theft from food pantry
DELAWARE — A former co-director of a Delaware food pantry has been indicted for allegedly stealing at least $37,500 from the organization and its donors, including elderly Ohioans, Attorney General Andy Wilson announced on Wednesday afternoon. Kathryn Whiting, 62, of Delaware, faces felony charges of theft from a person in…
We Lov Pets celebrates 20 years of community service in Mount Vernon
We Lov Pets invites the community to come together for it’s 20th anniversary celebration on October 2.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Sept. 29
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for Sept. 29.
Ohio’s minimum wage will increase by 3.5 percent in 2027
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance’s Bureau of Wage and Hour Administration announces that Ohio’s minimum wage will officially increase on Jan. 1, 2027. The adjusted amounts, $11.40 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.70 per hour for tipped employees, represents a 3.5-percent increase from…
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