MV council postpones vote on Vernonview rezoning
KNG Equity plans to release a new site plan for the parcel and wants council members to see it before voting on rezoning.
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MOUNT VERNON – Several Knox County graduating seniors will have jobs waiting for them after they receive their diplomas, thanks to their participation in ASPECT, a manufacturing career readiness initiative…
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ASHLAND — Brennen Nalley always loved video games as a youngster. “I think I learned more from video games in terms of critical thinking, problem solving and learning how to…
Knox County sales tax revenue meeting projections through April
County Administrator Jason Booth said the county is in good financial position and on pace with projects through April.
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June 29 fundraiser to benefit Centerburg’s USA Days
CENTERBURG — The USA Days committee will hold a fundraiser on Saturday, June 29, from noon to 8 p.m. to ensure that the festival will operate as usual in 2025. The event will be held behind Centerburg High School. Parking is available in the front of the school, both side…
Lexington boys, girls sweep OCC track meet
ASHLAND — Lexington ended Ashland’s seven-year reign Friday. Latrell Hughes won the 400-meter dash and anchored the 4×200 relay to a record-setting victory as the Minutemen won the Ohio Cardinal Conference meet at Ashland University’s Ferguson Field. Lexington piled up 162.5 points to dethrone Ashland (130). The Arrows had won…
MV planning commission approves outdoor storage for Airco
Airco plans to use the former Shellmar/American National Can site as storage for raw and finished product.
Knox County Special Olympics athletes compete in Northwest Spring Regionals
FINDLAY — Forty-five Knox County Special Olympics athletes competed at the Special Olympics Ohio Northwest Spring Regionals on May 5 at Findlay High School. Athletes competed in the following events: •35 track and field athletes competed in walks, runs, relays, softball throws, mini javelin throws, running long jumps, and shotput.…
Ohio man indicted for poaching largest typical whitetail deer in state history
COLUMBUS — A Wilmington man has been indicted for poaching a deer on his sister’s land in a poaching case that officials say is the largest typical whitetail deer taken in Ohio to date. Christopher Alexander, 28, is charged with 23 felonies including illegal hunting deer without written permission, taking…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports May 8 & 9
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on May 8 and 9. KCSO-CFS-56-1Download KCSO-CFS-57-1Download
MVNU partners with Columbus Clippers for Faith Days
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University has announced its partnership with the Columbus Clippers for the monthly Faith Days throughout the 2024 season. “Mount Vernon Nazarene University is thrilled to partner with the Columbus Clippers in sponsoring Faith Nights at Huntington Park,” said MVNU President Dr. Carson Castleman. “This…
Knox Community Hospital to host dementia conversation June 6
MOUNT VERNON – The Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter has partnered with Knox Community Hospital to offer an educational program, free and open to the community. Join the event on Thursday, June 6 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Knox Community Hospital in the Education Resource Center, the one-story brick…
Rudrick, Mount Vernon hammer Hartley
MOUNT VERNON — Hailey Rudrick provided the thunder before Mother Nature unleashed a deluge. Rudrick belted three home runs, including two in the first inning, as ninth-seeded Mount Vernon rumbled to a weather delayed and run rule-shortened 20-1 win over No. 32 Columbus Hartley in the Division I sectional final…
Knox Community Hospital recognizes National Nurses Week
MOUNT VERNON – During National Nurses Week, Knox Community Hospital recognizes the efforts and time dedicated by its nursing staff. They know firsthand what their patients need to be safe and comfortable and how to improve their quality of care while showing compassion and professionalism. The nursing mission at KCH is to…
Knox County Career Quest Expo draws over 1,100 attendees exploring future opportunities
Local students explored future careers at Knox County Career Quest Expo with over 40 employers and interactive activities.
Centerburg Interchurch finds dream facility ahead of 40th anniversary
A new location on Johnsville Road provides the space for offices, storage, and donation drop-off as well as the capacity to double the size of the food pantry.
Meet Critchfield’s employment law attorney, Lyndsey Krownapple
Lyndsey Krownapple has strong ties to Knox County; both her parents were born and raised here, as was she. Similarly, the law firm where she works, Critchfield, Critchfield, & Johnston (Critchfield), has a long history in North Central and Northeast Ohio. As long as over 150+ years. Critchfield is a…
Mount Vernon initiates public review of proposed zoning code revisions
MOUNT VERNON — The city of Mount Vernon has initiated a public review of its proposed zoning code revisions, which were informed by a comprehensive growth strategy for the city. The first major update to the city’s zoning code since the 1990s is now available for public review online. It…
Municipal Minute: Cleanup Day slated for May 25
Summer interns, H&H modeling of the Kokosing River, Cleanup Day and crosswalk repairs are among the items of interest in this edition of Municipal Minute.
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