Malabar Farm festival offers free glimpse into the history of maple syrup
LUCAS — Jeff King thinks real maple syrup should be lauded as much more than the premier pancake topping. Standing inside the sugar shack at Malabar Farm State Park, King extolled…
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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…
Knox County Chamber of Commerce launches executive director search
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees has launched a statewide search for its next Executive Director. The organization is seeking a visionary, results-oriented and transformational leader to guide the county’s premier business advocacy organization into its next phase of growth and impact. Representing a…
Delaware County elections board member votes to uphold vote removing Knox County opponent from ballot
Questions about conflict of interest arose after a board of elections member voted to remove her opponent from the May primary ballot.
Ohio State Highway Patrol launches text-to-join feature
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) has announced a new tool that connects the next generation of troopers directly with a recruiter. Anyone interested in a career as an Ohio State Trooper can begin their journey by simply texting “joinOSHP” to 614-654-OSHP. As part of a broader effort to…
Knox County schools are invited to paint ODOT plows
MOUNT VERNON — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 5 is now accepting applications for its annual Paint-the-Plow contest. This year’s program features a special theme: “America’s 250th Birthday Celebration Edition.” The program is open to all K-12 schools, career-technical schools, and youth organizations within District 5’s seven-county region,…
Knox County boys & girls wrestlers headed to district draw
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Yellow Jacket wrestlers are sending 11 team members to the District wrestling tournament this weekend. Seven boys and four girls made the cut. On Saturday, the boys’ team competed in the Division I sectional tournament in Upper Arlington, and on Sunday, the girls took the…
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