Jackie K’s reopens in Mount Vernon with a twist
Jackie K’s Vintage & Venue opened on Mount Vernon’s South Main Street, celebrating the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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Centerburg council members assure residents they’re listening
On Monday, a village resident and council members pushed back against allegations that they are not listening to residents outside the village.
2 test for Mount Vernon assistant fire chief position
Two candidates tested for the position of assistant fire chief formerly held by Joshua Lester.
Kathy Brechler retires from Food For The Hungry
MOUNT VERNON — It is with a mixture of gratitude and sadness that Austin Swallow, President of Food For The Hungry Board of Directors, announces that Kathy Brechler, who has…
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Hazel Heights residents push for annexation into Centerburg to cut sewer bills
A recurring conundrum surfaced at Monday’s village council meeting when two Hazel Heights residents asked for clarification on their utility bills.
Kenyon College repeats as a Peace Corps leader
GAMBIER — Kenyon College has been named a top producer of Peace Corps volunteers for the second year in a row. With 13 alumni serving in 11 countries around the world, the College ranked third among small schools in a list published by the government agency on April 7. Since the Peace Corps was founded in…
Gallwitz sheds light on Centerburg schools’ capacity
Superintendent Ryan Gallwitz shed light on the Centerburg Local School District’s capacity to handle increased enrollment in light of potential housing developments on Johnsville and Croton roads.
Mount Vernon police reports April 1-5
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Police Department handled these calls for service April 1-5.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports April 6
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on April 6.
Celina man indicted for alleged identity fraud
A Knox County Grand Jury indicted a Celina man on one count of alleged identity fraud, a third-degree felony.
Concert set for Friday to benefit Mount Vernon’s Summer Front Porch Concert series
MOUNT VERNON — The community is invited to attend the Summer Songs Benefit Concert at The Woodward Opera House on Friday at 7 p.m. This special evening brings the community together for live music and fundraising to support the Summer Front Porch Concert Series. Area musicians come together to create…
Davis a familiar name in Fredericktown Athletic Hall of Fame
With six members in the Fredericktown Athletic Hall of Fame, the Davis family has set a standard that might be difficult to match.
East Knox FFA members compete at state CDE
HOWARD — Students from the East Knox FFA chapter have been hard at work, demonstrating their skills and knowledge in a career development event (CDE) competition. Nursery/landscape team takes 5th place finish at state Wyatt Baker, Hayden Garman, AJ Salmons and Caylynn Kieber qualified to compete in the Nursery/Landscape CDE finals. …
Fredericktown police reports March 29 to April 4
FREDERICKTOWN — The Fredericktown Police Department responded to these calls March 29 through April 4.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports April 5
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on April 5.
ODOT’s record-breaking orange-barrel season will impact Knox County drivers
Spring officially arrived in Ohio on March 20, but the surefire way to tell it’s here is when the orange barrels pop up on local roadways.
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission: focused on growth
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission representatives updated the county commissioners on how MORPC plans to help its 15-county region grow “better and smarter.”
A Stroll through the Garden: Cannonball fungus attacking our walls
While I was actively working in a client’s flower bed, getting rid of the Canadian thistle a few years ago, I noticed these little black dots all over her garden walls. These dots were by her front door, on the hard surfaces of concrete blocks that formed a border for…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports April 4
Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on April 4.
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