Paws on Parade showcased at Mount Vernon’s First Friday
In what has become an annual tribute to the dog days of summer, Mount Vernon went to the dogs at the August First Friday.
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Fire Investigation: Using technology to find the truth after a fire
MOUNT VERNON — When firefighters leave the scene after extinguishing a fire, another important job begins — determining how and why the fire started. Every fire has a story to…
38th annual festival returns to downtown Mount Vernon
Downtown streets, including Public Square, will begin closing on Thursday morning, Aug. 13, to prepare for the festival.
Mount Vernon police chief receives award for commitment to crisis intervention
Every sworn officer in the Mount Vernon Police Department has completed crisis intervention training. MHRB director Kay Spergel said that reflects a department that understands public safety and behavioral health…
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Open Source: Why did the Knox County Land Bank buy lots on Columbus Road when it’s considered a flood zone?
The project started in January 2024 when the Foundation Park Conservancy donated 15 lots to the Land Bank. Twelve of the lots were buildable.
Centerburg passes legislation to balance growth with green space
Council members passed legislation on Monday to protect natural resources and reduce the potential negative effects of housing subdivisions.
2026 Knox County Fair: Life outside the barn
From monster trucks and music to rides and fair food, here is all that went on outside the barn at Knox County Fair.
2026 Knox County Fair: Photos from the barn
Take a look inside the barns as exhibitors care for their animals and carry on the legacy of Knox County.
Knox County Junior Fair honors outstanding youth with awards, scholarships
Kiwanis, Morgan and Pomona grange, and Senior Fair Board were among the organizations supporting Knox County youth last week through scholarships and awards tied to the Junior Fair.
Doc Talk: Living life to its fullest with COPD
The event will be held in the Wright Family Medical Pavilion (WFMP), second-floor classroom, Knox Community Hospital.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Aug. 3
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on Aug. 3.
Food For The Hungry grant saves pantry equipment at Church on the Rise
MOUNT VERNON — It was one of those hot July Saturday mornings when Austin Swallow, Board President of Food For The Hungry (FFTH), arrived at Church on the Rise to find a hub of community activity. Tanner Cooper-Risser, FFTH’s Annual Drive and Community Relations Director, had arrived earlier to tour…
A Stroll Through the Garden: Can chicory be a coffee substitute?
Have you been driving along the road lately and noticed a blue flower that just seems to grow up through the gravel? Personally, I find this small flower attractive, and I think you will find my research interesting. A friend from church asked me about this flower and wondered about…
15 sentenced in Knox County Common Pleas Court in July
The Knox County Common Pleas Court sentenced 15 people in July.
Columbus YouTube celebrities ‘Creek Kings Outdoors’ plead guilty to poaching charges
COLUMBUS – An Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife poaching investigation, conducted in collaboration with Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks, resulted in a combined 40 guilty pleas from William I. Bethel, 28, of Columbus and Justin A. Booth, 23, of Columbus. The two central Ohio men…
Local praise and worship bands showcased at Aug. 23 Praisestock
Praisestock 2026 marks the 21st anniversary of Praisestock. It started initially as a community event at Owl Creek Baptist Church with local musicians and bands performing on a stage set up on the church lawn.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Aug. 2
MOUNT VERNON —Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls on Aug. 2.
Knox County Agricultural Museum preserves farming history while inspiring next generation
What started as a small tent display has grown into a museum filled with thousands of artifacts preserving Knox County’s agricultural heritage.
2026 Knox County Fair: Arts & Crafts
From quilts and culinary to woodworking and photography, exhibitors showcased their creativity throughout the Knox County Fair.
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