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Mount Vernon hires expert to attract retail, restaurants
City leaders have turned to Alabama-based Retail Strategies LLC for help in attracting retail and restaurant opportunities to Mount Vernon.
Howard resident receives Lamb Award for service to youth
MOUNT VERNON — Distinguished Eagle Scout and Council Commissioner Pierre “Frank” O’Hare received the Lamb Award during the worship service at Faith Lutheran Church on Scout Sunday, Feb. 8. Faith…
Mount Vernon man, 24, killed in motorcycle crash Saturday night
A 24-year-old motorcycle operator was killed in a crash Saturday evening, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
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Fredericktown remains perfect, wraps up 4th straight KMAC crown
HOWARD — Fredericktown’s picture-perfect boys basketball season added a bit of hardware to it on Friday night. The Freddies rolled to a convincing 57-49 victory at East Knox to clinch the outright Knox Morrow Athletic Confernce crown. Fredericktown improved to 19-0, 13-0 in the league. The Bulldogs fell to 5-16,…
Knox County Board of Elections certifies candidates, issues for May 2026 primary
The Knox County Board of Elections certified four property tax issues, two liquor control options, and one income tax levy for the May 5 primary.
Two East Knox FFA members finish 5th at district Ag Power Diagnostics event
HOWARD — Two members of the East Knox FFA recently competed in the District 7 FFA Ag Power Diagnostics (formerly known as Tractor Troubleshooting) Career Development Event held at the John Deere Training Center in Plain City. John Schillinger and Hayden Garman placed fifth in the six-county District 7 event…
Three Knox County FFA members shine in public speaking event
HOWARD — Three members of the East Knox FFA recently competed in the Knox County FFA public speaking career development event held at Centerburg High School. The top two contestants in each of the speaking categories advance to the District 7 contest hosted by Clear Fork FFA this year. In…
East Knox FFA finishes 18th in state food science competition
HOWARD — Four members of the East Knox FFA competed in the State FFA Food Science Career Development Event recently in the Parker Food Science building at The Ohio State University. The team finished 18th place out of a field of teams from across Ohio. Team members were Bryar Wilson, Mackenzie…
Two Wooster men killed Friday after 3-vehicle crash on U.S. 30
VERMILLION TOWNSHIP — A Friday morning three-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 30 left two motorists dead at the scene and sent two others to the hospital. Dodge Dart driver Malachi James Harley John Whitehead, 23, of Wooster, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Ford transit van driver David L. Kuhns,…
Open Source: Bargains are back — Ollie’s hits Mount Vernon in April
MOUNT VERNON — Bargain hunters, rejoice. Ollie’s, the iconic “good stuff cheap” storefront, known across the Midwest and beyond, is coming to Mount Vernon in April. The 43-year-old company, originally out of Mechanicsburg, Pa., will open its 48th Ohio location in the former Big Lots building at 1550 Coshocton Ave.…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Feb. 12
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on Feb. 12.
Open Source: What are Knox County schools doing after all the snow days?
MOUNT VERNON — Well, this winter has sucked the ever-loving life out of us all. Four inches of snow fell in 12 hours to kick off the winter misery in December, precipitating Knox County’s first Level Three snow emergency of the season. Later, Winter Storm Fern took the nation by…
Lyme Disease cases in Mount Vernon climb in 2025
Health Commissioner Zach Green reports that the number of reported Lyme Disease cases in the city climbed 57 percent in 2025 compared to 2024,
Knox County’s Special Olympians enjoy basketball for more than a sport
MOUNT VERNON — Basketball aficionados who are sticklers for the rules, who want every foul, double dribble, and traveling violation whistled, must adjust to the leeway allowed Special Olympics athletes. On the other hand, men and women playing their hearts out, stopping to clap and cheer for themselves and their…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Feb. 11
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on Feb. 11.
Would an adopt-a-sidewalk program work for snow removal?
Walking is treacherous when snow and ice accumulate on the sidewalk. Many folks resort to walking in the street because of the lack of snow removal on the sidewalks.
Dayton teen jailed after high-speed chase from Mansfield ends in Ashland
Jeremiah Mallory, 18, of Dayton, was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon after leading multiple law enforcement agencies on a multi-county chase.
Mount Vernon freshman headed to Utah for national soccer championship
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon freshman Ethan Eggerton is making a significant impact on the soccer pitch beyond his high school field. The Yellow Jackets’ 15-year-old is a key member of Sporting Columbus Under 16 Soccer Club. The club won the NL PRO winter competition in Arizona, which qualified it…
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