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Celebrities take on Knox County Special Olympians at MVNU Friday night
MOUNT VERNON — Anyone looking to fill their Friday evening with a SPECIAL EVENT need look no further than the Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Ariel Arena at 6 p.m. “We are excited…
Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau unveils 2026-27 official adventure guide
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau (KCCVB) announces the launch of the 2026-2027 Official Adventure Guide. Produced in collaboration with Great Lakes Publishing, this new biennial magazine…
Changing times: Breaking down Knox County’s recent census data
“I’m going through changes, I’m going through changes,” Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne sings in “Changes.” MOUNT VERNON — Knox County is going through some changes just like the late singer…
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Husted recognizes memory of 3 Ohio servicemen killed after crash in Iraq
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) delivered a speech Tuesday on the Senate floor recognizing the service and sacrifice Capt. Seth Koval, Capt. Curtis Angst and Major Sgt. Tyler Simmons who lost their lives in a KC-135 crash in Iraq on March 12, 2026. The three servicemembers were serving with the…
Philander Chase Conservancy, Kokosing Nature Preserve move to new location
GAMBIER — Woollam House and the business offices for Philander Chase Conservancy and Kokosing Nature Preserve have moved. The conservancy is now located at 101 College Park Street (in the building formerly named Horwitz House). Parking is available in front of the building on College Park Street in the horseshoe…
Developer modifies preliminary plans for Centerburg subdivision
Based on residents’ feedback, the developer for a Johnsville Road subdivision reduced the density during preliminary discussions.
Praisestock 2026 returns to Schnormeier Event Center
MOUNT VERNON — Area residents are invited to join as one community to praise God and share His message as Praisestock returns to Ariel-Foundation Park’s Schnormeier Event Center on Sunday, Aug. 23. The park is located at 10 Pittsburgh Ave., just south of downtown Mount Vernon. The event date has…
MVNU inducts 25 into Alpha Chi
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University is proud to announce the induction of 25 students into the Ohio Delta chapter of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society for the 2025-2026 academic year. Alpha Chi is a prestigious academic honor society that recognizes the top 10 percent of juniors and…
Mount Vernon establishes windstorm debris cleanup
MOUNT VERNON – The windstorm on Friday, March 13, which saw wind gusts top 70 mph in Central Ohio, with hundreds of thousands of residences and businesses losing electricity statewide, also caused widespread damage in the City of Mount Vernon. In an effort to aid cleanup from the storm, the…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports March 16
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on March 16.
$300K grant to revitalize Knox DD’s New Hope Early Education Center
MOUNT VERNON — A $300,000 investment will soon transform the New Hope Early Education Center in Knox County. The Knox County Foundation awarded the grant to the Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities (KCBDD) as part of more than $1 million in competitive funding approved on Feb. 11. The foundation’s…
Preston Cooper to headline 2026 Music & Arts Festival
MOUNT VERNON — Fredericktown native son Preston Cooper will headline the Saturday night entertainment at the 2026 Music & Arts Festival. The 22-year-old Cooper’s soulful, blues-inspired vocals draw comparisons to icons like Chris Stapleton and Bob Seger. First picking up guitar as a high school freshman, he joined the U.S.…
Spearman honored by the Daughters of the American Revolution with Community Service Award
MOUNT VERNON — The Daughters of the American Revolution Community Service award represents State Level recognition for a person who continues to go above average level of service to others. Audrey Spearman was nominated by Lucy Knox Chapter member Jana Stewart. In her nomination Jana stated that Audrey’s contributions to…
Troopers focus on removing impaired drivers from the road during St. Patrick’s Day enforcement
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is reminding drivers that luck is not a strategy when it comes to being safe behind the wheel ahead of St. Patrick’s Day. Troopers will be highly visible on roadways across the state in an effort to remove impaired drivers as part…
Knox County Adult Protective Services works to prevent senior exploitation
Knox County is an aging county, with approximately one-fourth of Knox County residents vulnerable to exploitation.
Knox County youngsters receive cadet promotions
MOUNT VERNON — Several cadets of the Knox County Airport Cadet Flight, Civil Air Patrol, received promotions during a ceremony held Monday, March 2 at the Knox County Airport. Promoted to Cadet Senior Airman upon completion of the Mary Feik Achievement were Cadet Airmen First Class Benjamin Steele, Jenna Jerkowitz,…
Fredericktown to induct five into Alumni Hall of Honor
Those inducted must have made significant contributions in their fields of study, career, or through community service.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports March 15
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls on March 15.
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