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The Rock Bottom Bar opens in Mount Vernon
Dave and Angie Detrow officially opened The Rock Bottom Bar on Oct. 15 at 15121 Wooster Road.
McGrail, Stevens vie for House seat in Ohio’s 61st district
Two Delaware County residents square off in the race for the 61st Ohio House seat.
Research led author to a relative who fought for both sides in the Civil War, among other family anecdotes
BELLVILLE — At a recent speaking engagement I did, the question came up, how do I find the details that bring to life the obscure historical stories I write about?…
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Knox County Sheriff’s reports Oct. 16
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for service calls on Oct. 16.
Vivid autumn colors begin to explode across northern Ohio
COLUMBUS — Driving through northern Ohio, bright fall color stretches along the roadways and fills the tree canopies. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) says sugar maples are still blazing with spectacular hues, while dogwoods are settling into rich, velvety reds and purples. “Even though it has been warm…
Danville dumps Centerburg to earn a KMAC title share
DANVILLE — What a difference a year can make. On Oct. 10, 2025 the Centerburg Trojans played host to the Danville Blue Devils and handed the visitors a 44-14 thrashing. History was not about to repeat itself on Friday night, as Danville returned the favor by dismantling the Trojans 48-0.…
Oct. 16: Mount Vernon-area high school football roundup
Mount Vernon carves slim margin over Pataskala Licking Hts. Mount Vernon finally found a way to top Pataskala Licking Hts. 21-20 at Licking Heights High on Oct. 16 in Ohio football action. Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren first quarter. The Yellow Jackets’ offense…
Resident’s comments strike a nerve with Mount Vernon council
Vicki Fitzgerald is passionate about preserving the city’s history. City officials say they are, too. But they differ about how that looks.
Halloween costume parade returns to Mount Vernon as ‘Scare on the Square’
The afternoon begins in Ariel-Foundation Park at the Schnormeier Event Center at 2 p.m. with a free family screening of the bewitching fall favorite, “Hocus Pocus.”
Bite Club: Is Food Land Minimart Mansfield’s best hidden gem?
MANSFIELD — One of my favorite parts of writing Bite Club is discovering places I have driven past for years without ever really knowing what was inside. Food Land Minimart is a perfect example. It’s less than 10 minutes from my office, and I’ve driven past it more times than…
Knox County cadets to compete in national cyber defense competition
Imagine that you’re a newly hired IT administrator that has been asked to find and fix system vulnerabilities, remove malware and perform system forensics, all within a tight timeframe, while making sure critical systems remain operational in the process. Sounds tough for sure. While this situation is strictly a…
MVNU to host Honors Choir Festival featuring students from 31 schools
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University will host the 2026 District 10 Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) Honors Choir Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24, bringing together middle and high school vocalists from 31 schools across Ashland, Delaware, Holmes, Knox, Licking, Morrow and Richland counties. Students have been nominated by…
Knox County Suicide Prevention 5K/10K rescheduled for Nov. 15
The race benefits the Knox County Suicide Prevention Coalition, a nonprofit, charitable organization dedicated to reducing the rate of suicide in Knox County and connecting those at risk with resources and support.
More than 1,000 Knox County students get hands-on with careers at Career Quest 2026
Students operated a mini excavator, practiced surgical sutures, pulled a person from a simulated burning building, and held a mock press conference during a crisis, all in one day.
Centerburg girls volleyball sweeps Northmor to cap perfect KMAC season
The Lady Trojans capped a perfect 14-0 Knox-Morrow Athletic Conference season and a 20-2 overall record.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Oct. 15
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to 38 calls Oct. 15.
Knox County voters to decide on levies, village council and Sunday sales
Knox County voters will decide on local tax levies, a village council change and Sunday liquor sales this November.
Senior services renewal on November ballot for Knox County voters
If passed, the 5-year, 0.79-mill senior levy would generate $1,155,031 annually. Property owners would pay $28 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s market value.
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