Here’s a view from the water tower in Fredericktown circa 1910
FREDERICKTOWN — Here’s an interesting vintage postcard that captures an unusual view of Fredericktown. The photo, from around 1910 or so, captures an aerial view of the town in a…
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Knox County Children Services sees success, despite soaring costs
Children’s services caseworkers celebrate success at Knox County Job & Family Services, although the stories sometimes take a back seat to skyrocketing costs and substance abuse.
Project: Ripple Effect highlights the importance of water quality in Ohio
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) recently celebrated the opening of a new exhibit that explores the importance and…
Mount Vernon’s Lucy Rush runs, runs, runs to success ‘as a child of God’
EDITOR’S NOTE: Viktoria Arnett of Fredericktown was recently selected the Knox Educational Service Center’s 2026 Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award recipient. The ESC is profiling the other outstanding seniors nominated…
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Mount Vernon looks to shift tax revenue for debt service
In an effort to ensure the city has funds for debt service, administration officials are looking to reallocate a portion of the city’s income tax revenue.
Knox County under Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9 p.m. on April 15
MOUNT VERNON — It wouldn’t be spring in Ohio if we weren’t surrounded by precipitation. While we’re all hoping April showers bring May flowers rings true this year, the wet end of that philosophy is certainly living up to its reputation. There is a severe thunderstorm watch in effect for…
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 is an anticipated event for many Ohioans. During the 2025 spring wild turkey season, hunters checked 16,014 birds. Among those…
Meet Me in the Garden learning series begins April 24 in Gambier
GAMBIER — The Knox County Local Food Council will be hosting a Meet Me in the Garden learning series where gardeners can hear from local experts about a variety of gardening topics and meet other gardeners. Topics this year include native plants and pollinators, beneficial insects, growing vertically, herb gardening,…
Kiwanis Club raises more than $1,100 to benefit children in Knox County
MOUNT VERNON — The Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon would like to thank the 100-plus attendees of its Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast who attended the event on Saturday, March 28. “What a big hit this event was!” the club stated in a press release. “Through your generosity, we raised over $1,100 in…
MVNU’s Una Voce Chamber Choir to perform at Quarry Chapel
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Una Voce Chamber Choir will present a spring concert on Saturday, April 25, at 11 a.m. at Quarry Chapel. The concert, located at 10930 Quarry Road in Gambier, is free and open to the public. Una Voce, an a cappella chamber choir, consists…
East Knox earns a 14-3 road win at Fredericktown
FREDERICKTOWN — The visiting East Knox Bulldogs went home with a 14-3 win over Fredericktown on Tuesday in Knox Morrow Athletic Conference baseball action.. The Bulldogs improved to 5-0 in the KMAC and 9-2 overall behind the pitching of Caleb Armstrong. Fredericktown fell to 3-2 in conference play and 5-5…
Ollie’s opens at 1550 Coshocton Ave. in Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON — Shoppers lined up early for the official opening of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet at 9 a.m. on Wednesday. The store is located at 1550 Coshocton Ave. in Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon is the outlet’s 48th Ohio store and is known as the “good cheap stuff.” Tom Kuypers, Ollie’s…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports April 14
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on April 14.
Mount Vernon’s Veterans Walk of Honor to relocate to American Heritage Park
City officials and residents have periodically mentioned relocating the Veterans Walk of Honor from Public Square, but the idea started to solidify two years ago.
Blackjack wetlands project works its way through Mount Vernon council
A parks and recreation project two decades in the making is inching its way toward the finish line.
Melanie Leneghan removed from May ballot after residency ruling
Melanie Leneghan removed from May ballot over residency issues after board vote.
Are taxicabs returning to Mount Vernon?
Taxicabs disappeared in Mount Vernon about 15 years ago, but they might be making a comeback.
Ohio man indicted for attempting to bribe state’s witness
COLUMBUS — A Lima man has been indicted by an Allen County grand jury on a bribery charge stemming from his recent illegal-dumping case, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Tuesday. Brady Schroeder, who was convicted in December of a misdemeanor count of illegal disposal of construction and demolition debris, now faces…
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 pronounced dead at the scene, the Patrol stated. He was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.…
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