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Where to find live music near you this summer
Looking to find live music in north central Ohio? From energetic summer festivals to acoustic sessions at local wineries and breweries to independent venues, the music scene across Richland, Ashland…
Troy Township firefighters honored for lifesaving rescue of Bellville man
TROY TOWNSHIP — Firefighter Patrick Compton was trained on grain bin rescue operations, but he had never needed to put those skills in action. That changed two days after Christmas, when Bellville…
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Hellbender Discovery Day coming to Ariel-Foundation Park June 13
MOUNT VERNON – Ariel-Foundation Park, in partnership with Rural Action, will host Hellbender Discovery Day on Saturday, June 13, from 1-5 p.m. at Ariel-Foundation Park. This free community event invites guests to explore the hidden life of local waterways through hands-on activities, educational experiences, film screenings, and a guided river…
Mount Vernon freshman aiming for podium finish at Division II state meet
MOUNT VERNON — Calvin Heithaus had mixed emotions after last week’s Division II Lexington regional meet. The Mount Vernon freshman set a personal record and broke the school record in the 1,600-meter run, clocking in at 4 minutes, 16.21 seconds. It was the third-place finish at Lexington that left a…
Centerburg preps for zoning applications, DORA launch, and restoring recycling
Village Administrator Richard Dzik updated Centerburg village council members about restoring recycling, gauging interest in annexing Hazel Heights, and launching the downtown DORA at their meeting on Monday.
AFP-OH urges action on Medicaid accountability reforms in Ohio
COLUMBUS – Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) testified Wednesday before the Ohio House Medicaid Committee in support of House Bill 795, legislation aimed at strengthening oversight, increasing transparency, and preventing fraud within Ohio’s Medicaid program. AFP-OH State Director Donovan O’Neil delivered proponent testimony, noting that AFP-OH raised concerns about Medicaid accountability more than…
Adena hosts Skills Day for local students interested in skilled trades
MANSFIELD — Adena recently welcomed hundreds of students from across north central Ohio recently to its Mansfield headquarters for Skills Day, a hands-on event designed to connect students with careers in construction and the skilled trades. Students from Pioneer Career and Technology Center, Tri-Rivers Career Center, Heartland Career Center, Knox County Career Center,…
U.S. Customs & Border Protection seizes 337 hatching eggs labeled as winter jackets in Ohio bust
CINCINNATI — U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at Cincinnati’s Port of Entry inspected and seized a shipment arriving from Germany containing 337 hatching eggs placed in foam layers on May 27. The shipment, headed for Alaska, was manifested as winter jackets. Using intelligence-gathering and their expertise, agriculture specialists detained…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports June 1
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on June 1.
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Preston Street sewer backup spurs discussion on infrastructure upgrades in Centerburg
Issues with sewer and stormwater lines prompted village council members to discuss infrastructure concerns at their meeting on Monday and consider investing in upgrades.
Pioneering Women in Medicine honored on latest Downtown Mount Vernon utility box art
MOUNT VERNON – Downtown Mount Vernon’s ongoing public art transformation is taking a historic step forward. The Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), in partnership with Experience Mount Vernon, has unveiled its newest wrapped utility box art installation. This latest piece turns the spotlight toward local heritage by honoring…
Centerburg school board member indicted for bringing a firearm onto school property
A Knox County Grand Jury indicted a Centerburg man for allegedly bringing a firearm to the high school graduation ceremony on May 17.
O’Reilly Auto Parts Four Hours of Mid-Ohio opens 65th racing season
LEXINGTON — The 65th season of racing begins at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course with thrilling International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) sports car competition at the O’Reilly Auto Parts Four Hours of Mid-Ohio (June 5 to 7). The three-day event is headlined by a four-hour IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge endurance race with additional…
Yost issues inaugural statewide report on Ohio’s sex buyers
COLUMBUS — More sex buyers are being arrested and prosecuted in Ohio, but jail time and fines remain minimal, and a mandate that offenders attend “john school” is inconsistently enforced, according to a new report released Tuesday by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. “The Drivers of Demand,” commissioned internally by…
Knox County Career Center announces honor roll students
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Career Center has released its list of academic honorees for the final grading period. Honor Roll SENIORS Gavin Andrews, Griffin Appleman, Coen Armstrong, Ozlynn Bagent, Hailey Ball, Landon Ball, Zane Barber, Melanie Becerril-Soria, Madison Bell, Katherine Bellman, Lily Bentz, Danaisa Best, Haley Bittinger, Jacob…
Knox County Chamber of Commerce hosts 32nd annual Spring Swing golf outing
MOUNT VERNON – The Knox County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 32nd annual Spring Swing golf outing on Thursday, May 21, at Vernon View Golf Course. This event, a staple in Knox County was generously presented by Corporate Sponsor, Dean’s Jewelry. The Chamber extends its sincere gratitude to Dean’s Jewelry…
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