Knox County Transit gets grant for new radios
Knox Energy Cooperative awarded the money through its Roundup grant program. The commissioners voted to accept the grant.
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Oct. 30: Mount Vernon-area high school football playoffs roundup
Fredericktown records thin win against Newark Catholic Fredericktown posted a narrow, 20-16 win over Newark Catholic in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 30. The Green Wave earned…
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…
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.…
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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.
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.
Gabby Petito’s mother urges Knox County to learn warning signs of abuse
Schmidt said Gabby was more than a missing person flyer, statistic, headline or documentary. She was a silly, creative, talented, kind and tough 22-year-old pursuing dreams.
Knox County Foundation opens 2027 grant applications
Applications are open for small grants, major grants and Summer Youth Enrichment grants, with the first application deadlines approaching in December and January.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Oct. 28
MOUNT VERNON — Kox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for Oct. 28. Media_Report_2026-10-29_07.00.46Download
The Woodlands recognized as 41st old-growth forest in Ohio
A portion of The Woodlands joins the Old-Growth Forest Network, recognizing its centuries old trees and ecological significance.
Local Civil Air Patrol members tran for disaster response
MOUNT VERNON — Following a natural or man-made disaster, many bystanders, just average citizens, will jump right in and try to find and rescue survivors. Good Samaritans, however, though well-meaning, will many times end up becoming victims themselves. These “untrained volunteers,” can surely be effective in aiding others, but their…
Columbus doctor, a Lewis Center resident, and office manager plead guilty to $1.6 million Medicaid fraud
COLUMBUS — A Columbus doctor and his clinic’s office manager have pleaded guilty in connection with a scheme that defrauded Medicaid of more than $1.6 million, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced. Dr. Patrick Muffley, 56, of Lewis Center, pleaded guilty on Oct. 19 to felony theft and Medicaid fraud charges…
Rare badger sighting captured in photograph at Willard Marsh Wildlife Area
WILLARD — A badger spotted earlier this month in the Willard Marsh Wildlife Area marks the second time such a creature has been discovered in north central Ohio in just less than a year. The photo at the top of this story was taken by Donny Shepard in Huron County.…
Former Mount Vernon businesswoman pleads guilty to health care fraud
U.S. District Judge Douglas R. Cole sentenced Smart to 12 months of supervised release.
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