Centerburg council approves 2026 appropriations
CENTERBURG — Centerburg council members approved $3 million in appropriations on Monday, including $20,000 for sidewalks, $291,000 for a comprehensive plan, and $201,065 for design services for the Main Street…
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Knox Community Hospital takes important step in potential strategic collaboration
MOUNT VERNON — Since late last year, Knox Community Hospital has been assessing different organizations that could further strengthen its long-term clinical, operational and financial position. In that time, the…
Fredericktown man sentenced to 35 years to life for two counts of rape
MOUNT VERNON — Judge Richard Wetzel sentenced Michael A. Heston, of Fredericktown, to a total of 35 years to life in prison on two counts of rape on Feb. 26…
$49k grant fuels upgrades for Monroe Township Fire Department
MONROE TOWNSHIP — The Monroe Township Fire Department is set to receive $49,876.87 through the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal’s first-ever Small County Volunteer Fire Department…
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Knox County Sheriff’s reports Feb. 28
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls on Feb 28.
Union Township farm sells for $1.1 million
MOUNT VERNON — A 60-acre farm on Riley Chapel Road sold for $1.1 million in February. Check out other Knox County property transfers between Feb. 1 and Feb. 27. Berlin Township 11936 Yankee St; Jennifer L Windus & Joseph H Patterson to Brown Living Trust; $699,000 Residential vacant land, 0…
Fredericktown eliminates Pleasant for sectional championship
FREDERICKTOWN — It was a boys basketball game that had it all, including seven lead changes in the final eight minutes, a player sitting out for part of the first quarter after taking an elbow to the chin, a technical foul, and a visiting fan ejected from the gym. Most…
Financial advisor Sara Mankins receives recognition from Forbes|SHOOK®
MOUNT VERNON — Edward Jones Financial Advisor Sara Mankins of Mount Vernon was recently named to the 2026 ranking of Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State in Ohio, a ranking by Forbes|SHOOK®. She ranked No. 47 in the state. This is the fifth year she has been named to this ranking. “Being recognized by Forbes|SHOOK® is truly…
Funding cuts, lack of corporate support jeopardize Knox County Transit’s Night Bus
More than half of Knox County Transit riders use public transit for employment, but that service is in jeopardy due to funding cuts and a lack of corporate support.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Feb. 27
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls on Feb. 27.
Knox County Foundation awards record $1.08M in competitive grants
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Foundation Board of Directors approved $1,087,800 in competitive grant funding to 16 nonprofit organizations at its Feb. 11 board meeting. This year’s cycle saw a record number of applications and a total request amount of $1,937,279. This reflects both the growing needs and the…
A Stroll Through the Garden: What’s the best way to keep Bambi out of your yard?
It’s an often-asked question these days, “How do I keep deer out of my yard?” If you’ve ever watched a group of deer wander by, you know they’re fascinating — especially since most does have twins every year. The issue of deer encroachment in residential and agricultural landscapes is a…
Ohio Attorney General issues 2025 Concealed Carry report
COLUMBUS — Attorney General Dave Yost issued Ohio’s annual report on concealed handgun licensing on Friday. It showed that a total of 77,159 permits were issued in the state in 2025. According to the statistics reported to the Attorney General’s Office, county sheriffs issued 13,876 new licenses and 63,283 renewals. Permit…
Ohio woman sentenced in $775,000 Medicaid scheme
COLUMBUS — A Lake County woman was sentenced this morning to jail time and ordered to pay $775,000 in restitution for fraudulently billing Medicaid, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. “She inflated her earnings through brazen fraud, but her scheme burst wide open when our investigators got the case,” Yost…
COTC increases opportunities for free college to Knox County residents
MOUNT VERNON — Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is expanding its Knox County Promise program to offer free college tuition to more Knox County residents. Since 2022, the Knox County Promise has provided students from Knox County with an annual household income of $60,000 or less the opportunity to receive free…
Loudonville Farmers Market returns May 30
LOUDONVILLE – The Loudonville Farmers Market will soon return to Central Park for another summer season, with opening day set for Saturday, May 30. The market runs every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to noon through the end of September with the exception of July 4. Vendor applications for the 2026 season…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Feb. 26
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on Feb. 26.
13 indicted in most recent Knox County grand jury session
MOUNT VERNON — A Knox County grand jury indicted 13 individuals during a recent session on charges ranging from alleged aggravated drug possession to vandalism. The cases are below. — Christopher L. Starmer, of Mount Vernon, aggravated possession of drugs, a third-degree felony. — Joy N. Taliaferro, of Howard, aggravated…
Hiner introduces resolution aimed at providing billions in property tax relief
COLUMBUS — State Rep. Mark Hiner (R-Howard) introduced legislation he said is designed to provide substantial tax relief to homeowners. If adopted by the General Assembly and approved by the voters, the bill would amend Ohio’s Constitution to exempt owner-occupied residences from property taxes. It would become effective beginning in…
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