Postcard shows Batemantown church before it traveled down the road
BATEMANTOWN — I’ve written here previously about the old church in Batemantown that, according to folklore, didn’t want to leave town. In 1910, it was put up for sale, and…
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Knox County Foundation awards $482,600 in latest grant cycle
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Foundation Board of Directors awarded $482,600 at its August board meeting. The largest award is a $300,000 grant to Interchurch Social Services to support…
Low bid beats estimate for Danville water line project
The project includes reconstructing the village’s 76-year-old main water lines, valves and hydrants.
2 men indicted and arraigned for aggravated murder of Delaware County woman
Christian Evans and Dajameous Payne appeared in-person for their arraignments in the Tamela Dutcher murder case on Friday.
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Back to the Wells: Mount Vernon native looks to power Ohio State men’s basketball
“All of my goals at Mount Vernon were to get to a high-major university, and my journey took me to the NBA. But somehow the NBA and Australia led me to a high-major team, and it just happens to be here in Ohio.”
Mansfield is in the music: Classical Mansfield returns to the Renaissance stage
MANSFIELD, OHIO – The Mansfield Symphony Orchestra opens its season at the Renaissance Theatre on September 19 at 7:30 PM with an evening of orchestral music that is free and open to all. Conducted by Music Director Octavio Más-Arocas, an award-winning conductor who has led orchestras across North and South…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Aug. 19
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed 41 reports for calls for service on Aug. 19.
State Route 13 demolition reaches halfway point among Mount Vernon infrastructure projects
Crews wrapped up utility work on Burgess Street; the lines are being camera-inspected before concrete and brick work resumes in late August.
Open Source: Dollar General development brings new business to Liberty Township property
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP — A vacant Liberty Township property will soon become home to a new Dollar General store. The site at 7150 Columbus Road once belonged to Lyman Gates and featured horses for harness racing and a racetrack. Now, the property is entering a new chapter with the store under…
Centerburg 60: The power of community boosts school district
Members of the Centerburg 60 Club don’t look at what they’re doing as charity. It’s more a repayment — giving back to the community that first gave to them.
Danville sees opportunity in Ohio’s new Student Athlete Mobility Act
The SAM Act allows eligible students to participate in extracurricular activities at neighboring public schools.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports for Aug. 18
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on Aug. 18.
Three men from the Netherlands killed, four injured in Ohio 13 crash north of Fredericktown
Troopers said Gijs M. Odpam, 48, of the Netherlands, was driving a Ford T350 Transit van westbound on Yankee Street when he failed to yield at a stop sign.
Danville’s super fan is ready for another fantastic fall of football
DANVILLE — A full week before the first regular-season football game kicks off, the parking lot around Danville’s Tough Street Football Stadium was packed. The temperature hovered in the mid-80s, and the crowd could have mistaken the game for a trip to the sauna. Then there was a familiar voice.…
2026 Fredericktown Freddies football preview
Fredericktown’s 2026 football schedule and outlook.
Knox County Sheriff’s Office pauses Flock camera plans over security concerns
The Sheriff’s Office is stepping back from plans for Flock cameras, citing concerns about privacy and data security.
A Stroll Through the Garden: Cabbage invaders are ready to attack
I got a call some time ago from a reader about this worm in his cabbage. So, I visited his home to take a look. Most of his cabbage and related crops had small holes in the leaves. He showed me the culprit: a green caterpillar about 1 to 2…
OPSB schedules hearing for proposed energy center in Licking County
The purpose of the local public hearing is to allow individuals to provide sworn testimony regarding the proposed project. The hearing transcript will become part of the case record considered by the OPSB.
Knox County Junior Fair Board collects 891.7 pounds of food, $460 in donations for Food For The Hungry
MOUNT VERNON — Goats, chickens, and horses…oh my! When people think of the Knox County Fair, they often think of fun, food, 4-H, and animals. But for the past three years, the Knox County Junior Fair Board has worked behind the scenes to care for their neighbors in need of…
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