Spectrum expands fiber broadband to connect 1,300 additional Knox County homes & businesses
MOUNT VERNON — Spectrum announced Tuesday the expansion of its fiber broadband network to bring Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to more than 1,300 additional homes and businesses in previously…
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Richland County authorities release name of man found dead near Gatton Rocks
The Richland County Sheriff’s Office was notified of the body Tuesday morning via a 911 call.
Brewed with purpose: Evergreen Coffee opens in Mohican country
LOUDONVILLE — The smell of freshly roasted coffee now drifts from a new stop along State Route 3. At the edge of Mohican’s winding roads, where hikers lace up their…
Residents challenge tax incentives for Mount Vernon housing projects
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon City Council heard what residents said about offering incentives to developers and postponed decisions until their next meeting. Legislation up for a third reading at…
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Little Miss & Mr. Knox County 2026 crowned Sunday at the Knox County Fair
There were 25 contestants (7 Misters & 18 Misses) at the 2026 Knox County Fair Little Miss & Mr. event on Sunday.
Zoning revisions sharpen definition of data centers in 4 Knox County townships
MOUNT VERNON — Wayne, Clinton, Liberty, and College townships recently submitted zoning revisions to the Knox County Regional Planning Commission that either define data centers, add them as prohibited uses, or add a “catch-all” statement. The catch-all statement reads: “No specific use which is defined by this resolution shall be…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports July 26
Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on July 25.
Mount Vernon police reports July 22 to 26
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Police Department issued the following reports for service calls from July 22 to 26.
Fair royalty crowned as the 2026 Knox County Fair officially begins Sunday in Mount Vernon
Will Stokes and Sophie Wolf were honored as the 2026 Knox County Fair king and queen during Sunday’s opening ceremonies.
Mount Vernon first responders families benefit from charity softball game
MOUNT VERNON — It was one of those games where no one really cared about the numbers on the scoreboard. The real winners of the First Responders Go Bananas charity softball game, pitting the Mount Vernon fire and police departments against each other, were John Cox, a Mount Vernon police officer,…
Danville police reports July 14 to July 25
The Danville Police Department responded to these calls between July 14 and July 25, according to Chief Monte Vance.
Northern Ohio Mountain Bike Series hosts first race at Mohican State Park
NOMBS organizes about eight races per year. Upcoming races in 2026 include the Ohio state championship race Aug. 2 at West Branch, Sept. 6 in Toledo, Sept. 27 at Lake Milton and Oct. 11 at Vulture’s Knob.
Fredericktown police reports July 19 to July 25
The Fredericktown Police Department responded to these calls July 19 to July 25.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports July 25
Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on July 25.
Open Source: Did Mount Vernon violate the Open Meetings Act with a recent commission meeting?
Ohio’s Open Meetings Act requires public officials to take official action and conduct all deliberations on official business in open meetings unless the subject matter is specifically exempted by law.
Knox County planning commission accepts sketch for mobile home park at Pacemaker’s
Regional Planning Commission members last week approved early plans for mobile homes at the former Pacemakers Dragway and zoning changes for five townships.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports July 24
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on July 24.
Exchange Club recognizes residents, business for patriotic flag displays
The Exchange Club of Mount Vernon and Knox County honored three local flag displays Friday as part of its “Proudly We Hail” Flag Recognition Program.
MVNU research on hellgrammites offers clues to stream health
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University faculty and an undergraduate researcher have published a second peer-reviewed journal article produced through the university’s Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR). The study, “Small-Scale Habitat Relationships of Corydalus cornutus Hellgrammites in Central Ohio Riffles,” by Dr. Jon P. Bossley, Division of Health…
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