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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.
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Knox Public Health launched a safe-sleep campaign after two infant deaths in 2026, connecting families with resources and education.
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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.
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.
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.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Oct. 27
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for Oct. 27. Media_Report_2026-10-28_07.00.46Download
Centerburg volleyball rolls past Elgin to reach district final
The Centerburg girls volleyball team took an eight-game winning streak into Tuesday night’s match against the Elgin Comets and came away with win No. 9.
Northern Ohio residents are victims in $9 million romance scheme
CLEVELAND – Twin brothers from Ghana and an American woman have pleaded guilty to charges of being part of an international criminal network that devised romance fraud schemes to obtain money from victims who were mostly older Americans. Victims in northern Ohio resided in Edgarton in Williams County. Other victims…
Mount Vernon bags Flock cameras, awaits word on removal
Mount Vernon has unplugged, disconnected and bagged all eight of its Flock Safety license plate reader cameras, Safety-Service Director Tanner Salyers told City Council on Monday.
Service clubs’ annual challenge supports 45th Food For The Hungry campaign
The campaign, organized by Food For The Hungry, aims to provide essential food assistance to community members facing hunger in Knox County.
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