10th annual Paddle for Heroes, set for June 7, to honor Mount Vernon grad
MOUNT VERNON — The 10th annual Paddle for Heroes – 2026 Memorial Paddle Mount Vernon to Marietta – will take place on Sunday June 7. This year’s 160-mile paddle from…
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Loudonville High School graduates 64 seniors in Class of 2026
The 64-member Loudonville High School Class of 2026 turned its tassels Sunday afternoon inside the high school gymnasium.
Rhoades reflects on service and sacrifice in Mount Vernon Memorial Day observance
Retired Brig. Gen. and Mount Vernon resident Stephen L. Rhoades spoke on sacrifice, service, and the nation’s approaching 250th anniversary.
Mount Vernon chaplains honor the fallen with prayer, personal stories and a call to remember
A small but reverent crowd gathered Monday morning at Mound View Cemetery to honor the Americans who have died in military service.
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Clear Fork High School graduates 132 students in Class of 2026
The newest batch of Clear Fork High School alumni began their next chapter Sunday afternoon.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports May 24
Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls on May 24.
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.
Mount Vernon to host 5th installment of The Washington Forum
MOUNT VERNON — The fifth edition of The Washington Forum is slated for Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Gathering Place, 425 S. Edgewood Road. The theme is “Home of the Brave: Stories of Heroes Next Door” and will spotlight the courage, resiliency, and service of the…
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 1–18 living in eligible rural areas may qualify. Eligibility is based on location and household income. Below is a question-and-answer…
Fredericktown police reports May 17 to May 23
The Fredericktown Police Department responded to these calls May 17 through May 23.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports May 23
Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls on May 23.
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, Rattle, & Roll Downtown, a 1950s-themed community celebration, will take place on Friday, June 5, from 6 to 9 p.m.…
Brutus unveiled: How a Clear Fork grad created an iconic mascot moment
FREDERICKTOWN — Jeff Moody had no idea he was about to go down in history. He spent the last two and a half years living in relative anonymity. Sure, he’d traveled the country, competed at the national level and stood on the sidelines of some of the biggest college football games…
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.
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