Mount Vernon blasts Teays Valley 18–1 to claim D-II district softball championship
The Lady Jackets routed the Teays Valley Vikings 18-1 in six innings to claim the Division II Central District Championship.
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Mount Vernon Class of 2026 urged to fight forward, take risks and sail away
Resilience, forward momentum, attitude, and integrity were the words 297 alum took with them following Mount Vernon High School’s commencement on Sunday at 3 p.m.
Free meals program, home-delivered, begins June 1 for Knox County children
MOUNT VERNON — The Summer Meal Home Delivery Program courtesy of the Mid-Ohio Food Collective will begin on June 1 in Knox County and run through Aug. 12. Children ages…
Shake, Rattle & Roll at June First Friday in Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON — Break out the bobby socks, poodle skirts, and blue suede shoes because downtown Mount Vernon is ready to rock around the clock at June First Friday. Shake,…
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Loudonville’s Shultz runs into the KMAC record book
LOUDONVILLE — Hank Williams Jr sang, “Family Tradition,” and while the Shultz family from Loudonville is not the topic of the country song, it fits. Sophie Shultz, a Loudonville High School junior, broke the Knox Morrow Athletic Conference 800-meter record with a time of 2:20.76 at the league meet earlier…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports May 22
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls on May 22.
Memorial Day a time for honoring Veterans’ legacies
MOUNT VERNON – The City of Mount Vernon’s annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 25, with the U.S. Vietnam Veterans group Ohio Rolling Thunder serving as the parade grand marshals. Approximately 54 participants have signed up to be part of the parade,…
Here’s your local foodie guide for Knox County
As summer returns to Knox County, the smells of funnel cakes, smoked meats, and kettle corn waft through the air. From food truck festivals to picnics in the park, warmer weather brings plenty of opportunities to enjoy soaking up some sunshine and letting someone else handle dinner. This guide is…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports May 21
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls on May 21.
Knox County Transit facing imminent cuts due to funding shortfall
Knox County Transit had a near-record month despite significantly reduced staffing, but a shortfall in contract revenue is forcing the agency toward cutting Saturday service.
Knox Community Hospital hosts annual cancer survivor event
MOUNT VERNON– Knox Community Hospital invites the community to attend the annual cancer survivor event to celebrate local cancer survivors on Thursday, June 11. This free event will be held at the Glenn A. Gallagher Centre community room. Doors open at 5:30 pm, with the program and speakers beginning at 6…
A Stroll Through the Garden: Is purslane weed food or decorative accent?
Over the years, I’ve shared countless springs and summers with purslane, the so-called weed. Maybe you’ve spotted it too — one of my clients had so many purslane plants, their garden looked like a living green carpet. I even received an email from a reader, complete with a picture of…
Lyn-Way waitress serves up a slice of life
Lainie Rose has worked at other area restaurants, but she finally found a home waitressing at Lyn-Way in Ashland.
Mount Vernon Fire Department welcomes new medic with push in ceremony
Tradition dating to horse drawn apparatus marks the debut of a $279,000 unit built for modern EMS demands
122 arrested in ‘Operation Spring Cleaning’ crackdown on human trafficking across Ohio
COLUMBUS — A statewide human trafficking operation conducted this month by dozens of agencies resulted in the arrests of 122 people seeking to buy sex – including from minors, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today. “This operation brings us to 1,065 arrests since our statewide stings began in 2019,”…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports May 20
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for service calls on May 20.
Utica Ice Cream Festival prepares for 50th celebration Memorial Day Weekend
UTICA – The countdown is on for the 50th Anniversary of the Utica Ice Cream Festival, taking place Memorial Day weekend, May 23 to 25, in Utica. As one of Ohio’s most beloved family traditions celebrates its golden anniversary, festival organizers are inviting visitors from across the state to join in…
Centerburg shortstop caps career as Ohio’s single-season home run queen
CENTERBURG — Dinger, bomb, tater, jack. Homer, round-tripper, four-bagger, and big fly. “Going yard,” “going deep,” “leaving the yard,” or “touch ’em all.” Moon shot blast, long ball, four-base hit. Call them what you like, Centerburg senior Abby Herren had a bunch of them this season: 25 home runs to…
Commissioners limit access for Knox County compost facility
Excess capacity has led to the Knox County commissioners limiting access at the compost facility on Thayer Road.
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