Butler couple charged in non-profit animal welfare case in Knox County
COLUMBUS — Two Butler residents and their Mount Vernon business have been named as defendants in a lawsuit accusing a purported animal welfare nonprofit of diverting charitable donations to bankroll…
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Bruce White receives Knox County Chamber’s Lifetime Achievement Award
The Knox County Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner on Friday in what outgoing chamber president Steve Oster called “a night to honor excellence.”
Centerburg crowd more interesting than Ohio’s governor in 1908 pre-crime-scene photo
CENTERBURG — This peculiar postcard photo captures a common moment during a political campaign stop in Centerburg in 1908, but does so in a manner unlike any I’ve seen before.…
Mount Vernon wrestlers begin regional action
HILLIARD — The Hilliard Darby High School gymnasium transformed into a wrestling arena for the boys Division 1, Region 5 tournament to determine who will wrestle next weekend for the state…
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Knox County Sheriff’s reports March 4
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls on March 4.
Special Delaware County elections board meeting likely sets stage for court challenge
DELAWARE — A lack of a quorum at a Delaware County Board of Elections meeting will likely lead to a court challenge. The board met in special session Thursday to decide whether to hear a challenge to the residency requirements in Melanie Lengehan’s candidacy for the state Republican Central Committee…
State Rep. Miller unveils new Ohio tourism pass program
State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) on Tuesday unveiled a new statewide program aimed at promoting tourism opportunities across Ohio.
Fairbanks finishes Freddies’ season to remember in heartbreaking fashion
FREDERICKTOWN — It was a season to remember in Fredericktown. The Freddies’ undefeated run came to an end Wednesday night in the district semifinals after a gut-wrenching 61-60 loss to Fairbanks. “We knew it was going to take four quarters to beat such a good team as Fredericktown,” Panthers’ coach…
76-year-old woman sentenced to 6 months in Crawford County jail for defrauding elderly investors
BUCYRUS – Barbara E. Armstrong, 76, of Morral, Ohio has been sentenced to six months in jail for her involvement in a securities fraud scheme that she carried out with her late husband, according to the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Securities. Armstrong was sentenced by the Crawford County Court of Common…
Seven finalists announced for Ohio’s Ms. Basketball award
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Prep Sports Media Association has announced the finalists for the 2026 Ohio Ms. Basketball Award. The winner will be announced next Thursday, March 12. Voting is currently underway for the 229 registered OPSMA members and will end at noon on Monday, March 9. The voting process for…
Malabar Farm Maple Syrup Festival set for March 7 & 8, 14 and 15
LUCAS — — As winter begins to fade, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft will soon be celebrating one of the season’s most anticipated traditions, maple syrup season. This March, visitors are invited to four Ohio State Parks to experience the sights, smells, and…
CRF Museum to discuss Copus Massacre, memory & preservation
LOUDONVILLE — The Cleo Redd Fisher Museum will host a public program exploring one of the most dramatic and complex episodes in north central Ohio’s early history. Conflict and Memory: Digging into the Copus Massacre will take place Monday, March 16, at 7 p.m. in the museum’s lecture hall. The…
East Knox FFA competes in 6 events at Mount Gilead Invitational
HOWARD — Twelve members of the East Knox FFA recently competed in the Mount Gilead Invitational Career Development Events at Mount Gilead High School and the Morrow County Fairgrounds. The Bulldogs participated in six categories – Milk Quality & Products, Poultry, General Livestock, Equine Management, Wildlife Management, and Nature Interpretation.…
Centerburg council moves forward on Croton Road annexation
Centerburg council members voted to file a petition with the Knox County commissioners to annex 56 acres on Croton Road
Knox County Sheriff’s reports March 3
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on March 3.
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 improvement project. Estimated revenue is $2.1 million. Appropriations total just over $3 million. However, estimated expenses are $3.11 million. “We…
Fredericktown academy ignites passion for manufacturing and engineering
A vocational-style format provides an opportunity for students to explore career pathways in engineering and manufacturing.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports March 2
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls on March 2.
Fredericktown FFA attends Mount Gilead CDE Invitational
FREDERICKTOWN —The Fredricktown FFA chapter sent 15 members to Mount Gilead to participate in various Career Development Events (CDEs) on Feb. 21. Events included General Livestock Judging, Equine Management, and Wildlife Management. All teams showed a strong start for this first invitational of the year. In Equine Management, members judge…
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