Election 2026: Charland and Rivers vie for seat in Ohio Senate District 19
Ryan Rivers and Scott Charland will go head-to-head for the Ohio Senate’s 19th District seat in the November election.
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Pursel, Rogers vie for Knox County commissioner seat in Nov. 3 election
Pursel has served as commissioner for eight years. Rogers is a career center graduate whose passion is workforce housing.
Half Baked Bistro announces Sammy’s Sourdough sandwich shop to open December
Chef Nav Ajodhya is expanding his Knox County presence with Sammy’s Sourdough, opening December in Mount Vernon and Centerburg in March 2027.
Knox County chain gang: A front-row seat to football action
MOUNT VERNON — There are jobs in every community that too often go unnoticed — unnoticed until they are needed. Those jobs include firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and law enforcement.…
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Ohio businesses reminded to submit annual unclaimed funds report ahead of Nov. 1 deadline
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Unclaimed Funds is reminding Ohio business owners to submit their annual unclaimed funds reports this fall. All businesses that are located in, operate within, or hold funds owed to Ohio residents are required by law to submit their annual reports to…
OHSAA releases Oct. 13 football computer ratings
COLUMBUS – The Ohio High School Athletic Association released the official football computer ratings on Tuesday afternoon. The weekly ratings report is released each Tuesday for the remainder of the season, leading up to the final report on Sunday, Oct. 25. The top 12 in each region will qualify for…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Oct. 12
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for Oct. 12.
Mock ballot, real officials: Government Day preps first-time Knox County voters
Blazer said the goal is a well-informed electorate that knows who the officials are, what they do and how the process works.
Duana Patton speaks on mental health and aging at United Nations HQ
Patton said she believes finding solutions to improve mental health for senior citizens starts with the community coming together.
Knox DD staff recognized with statewide awards at Synergy Ohio Conference
These awards recognize professionals who demonstrate exceptional service, innovation, collaboration, and commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Election 2026: What a ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ means for Mount Vernon City Schools
Here’s what voters need to know before heading to the polls.
Mount Vernon police reports Oct. 7 to 11
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Police Department issued the following reports for service calls from Oct. 7 to 11.
Knox County CAP cadets receive promotion and awards
MOUNT VERNON — The Capt. Peter Chapman II Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol has announced the following cadet promotions and awards for the month of October 2026. Cadet Airmen Carter Hawkins and Jack Wallace have been promoted to Cadet Airmen 1st Class upon completion of the General Hap Arnold Achievement.…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Oct. 11
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on Oct. 11.
Harvest Festival set for Oct. 17 at Kenyon College
GAMBIER — From pumpkin decorating to horse-drawn hayrides, fall fun will be in full swing when Kenyon College’s Brown Family Environmental Center (BFEC) hosts its annual Harvest Festival on Oct. 17. This year’s lineup features children’s activities, a cider press, food trucks, vendors and live entertainment. Guests also will be…
Mount Vernon has a bushel of fun at Johnny Appleseed Festival
The 2026 Johnny Appleseed Festival brought the community out for a day of autumnal fun, fishing and festivities at the Ariel-Foundation Park.
Centerburg voters to decide on group energy buying program
Aggregation works as group purchasing power for the village, Bob Snavely of Palmer Energy said at the September council work session.
Hike-and-Learn explores Devil’s Backbone on Walhonding Valley Railroad route
The Walhonding Valley Railroad is a thing of the past, but the landscape through which it ran — including the famous “Devil’s Backbone” — remains some of the most striking and beautiful in Ohio.
Mount Vernon council to vote on Flock cameras, adding stormwater crew
Mount Vernon City Council votes Monday on ending the city’s use of license plate cameras and will also consider adding a dedicated three-person stormwater crew.
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