Mount Vernon backs away from Flock contract
City council and administration officials are pulling back from using automated license plate reader technology in the wake of public opposition.
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Ohio teachers can bring the great outdoors to the classroom for free
COLUMBUS – Ohio: Wild at Heart, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ movie and educational experience, is available for schools to play in classrooms. In fall 2025, the Ohio Department of…
Fredericktown Tomato Show plate auction brings in $57,050
After a spirited bidding war, Kyle and Sarah Randall and Todd and Kristine Lindemann paid $15,000 for Plate 1.
Storm heir-looms over Fredericktown Tomato Show, parade persists
Saturday’s parade rang in the last day of the 49th Fredericktown Tomato Show despite a rainstorm dampening celebrations.
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Mount Vernon police reports Sept. 9 to 14
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Police Department issued the following reports for service calls from Sept. 9 to 14.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Sept. 13
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for Sept. 13.
Fredericktown police reports Sept. 6 through 12
The Fredericktown Police Department responded to these calls Aug. 2 through Aug. 8.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Sept. 12
Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputies filed these reports for Sept. 5.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports for Sept. 11
Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputies handled these calls for service on Sept. 2.
Danville blasts Freddies to remain undefeated
DANVILLE — Fredericktown football coach Scott Spitler had no illusions about the battle his team was going to face on Friday night at the Tough Street Stadium when the Freddies visited Danville in the Knox Morrow Athletic Conference opener. A 52-7 showing by the home team left Spitler an even…
Unstoppable force, meet immovable object: Ballinger powers Centerburg past East Knox
Centerburg handed East Knox its first loss of the season, 21-9. It was all Trojans from the start, in no small part to their biggest and best.
25 years later, Knox County community remembers those who died on 9/11
Featured speaker Rick Kettel said that as much as he appreciates the remembrance, the community must share the story so it does not get lost in history.
Wildlife officer cadet from north central Ohio begins training for outdoor career
COLUMBUS – The 33rd Ohio Wildlife Officer Training Academy is underway with nine cadets training to become wildlife officers for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife, including one with local roots. Riley Jordan hails from Mount Gilead. By the end of their training, these cadets will be…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports for Sept. 10
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed reports for these calls for service on Sept. 10.
Fiber optic companies damage water, sewer lines in Apple Valley
The companies have promised to pay the damages but haven’t yet done so.
Charitable University returns to Knox County
The training will cover board governance and policies, financial reporting and internal controls, fundraising, government filings and recordkeeping, charitable gaming and bingo.
How are Knox County superintendents responding to declining enrollment?
While enrollment rates at public schools have declined across the state, Knox County superintendents are taking steps to adapt.
Deer archery hunting season begins Sept. 12 in specific townships of Morrow & Delaware counties
COLUMBUS – Hunters in Ohio’s Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance area have additional dates this season to pursue white-tailed deer. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife announced archery hunting season begins Saturday, Sept. 12, and early gun hunting season is open from Saturday, Oct. 10 to…
4th annual Concert Night for the Community set for Sept. 19 at Ariel-Foundation Park
The free, family-friendly celebration returns to the Schnormeier Event Center at Ariel-Foundation Park.
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