Open Source: Bargains are back — Ollie’s hits Mount Vernon in April
MOUNT VERNON — Bargain hunters, rejoice. Ollie’s, the iconic “good stuff cheap” storefront, known across the Midwest and beyond, is coming to Mount Vernon in April. The 43-year-old company originally…
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SCAM ALERT: Arrest warrant phone scam targeting Knox County residents
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Sheriff’s Office has issued an urgent public awareness alert regarding a recent increase in reports of a phone scam designed to intimidate residents into…
Amish buggy crash injures 3, including 4-month-old child in Ashland County
A Tuesday crash involving a car and an Amish buggy resulted in the buggy’s three occupants being ejected.
Walhonding women indicted on alleged aggravated arson charges
MOUNT VERNON — A Knox County grand jury, in its most recent session, indicted Linda L. Lee, 43, of Walhonding on two counts of alleged aggravated arson which occurred on…
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HEAP assistance available for home energy bills
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Development and the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. want to remind older Ohioans that assistance is available to help with their home energy bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps Ohioans at or below 175 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for a household of…
Solid waste district seeks Knox County representative
DELAWARE — The Delaware, Knox, Marion, Morrow Solid Waste District (DKMM) is looking for a Knox County resident with a general interest in waste reduction and sustainability to serve on the DKMM Policy Committee. Committee members assist DKMM in developing a plan for handling solid waste. They also identify which…
Study argues a way to protect the brain to prevent depression, cognitive impairment
CLEVELAND – Whole brain radiotherapy (WBRT) saves lives by treating cancer that has spread to the brain, but it also causes long-standing brain damage. Fast Facts Many patients who go through radiation treatment later develop memory problems, thinking difficulties, and depression because the WBRT creates chronic oxidative stress in the brain. There are…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Feb. 10
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on Feb. 10.
Open Source: Who clears the snow from the Mansfield Avenue shared-use path?
MOUNT VERNON — Even before Winter Storm Fern dumped 14 inches of snow in Knox County, a Knox Pages reader asked who is responsible for clearing the snow from the shared-use path on Mansfield Avenue. Mount Vernon Safety-Service Director Tanner Salyers said the city does not clear snow or treat…
Mount Vernon to apply for funds to remove contaminated soil, demolish asbestos-filled buildings
The city plans to apply for a brownfield grant to help remove contaminated soil and demolish asbestos-contaminated buildings.
Mount Vernon seeks firm to plan improvements at dangerous intersection
Council members are one step closer to designing a safer intersection on the north side of the city.
Rep. Hiner introduces resolution to dismantle Dept. of Education
COLUMBUS – State Representatives David Thomas (R- Jefferson) and Mark Hiner (R-Howard) have introduced a House resolution calling for the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education and the restoration of education authority to the states, local communities, and families. The resolution reaffirms constitutional principles of federalism and asserts that education…
Sex offender with Richland County ties captured by U.S. Marshals after 15 years on the loose
WHEELING, W. Va. – A fugitive sex offender with Richland County ties is finally behind bars after 15 years on the run. Members of the U.S. Marshals Mountain State Fugitive Task Force in Wheeling, West Virginia arrested Dennis Russell Nagle, 59, late Monday night. “This is an incredible example of…
Knox Community Hospital Cardiology Dept. earns accreditation
MOUNT VERNON – Knox Community Hospital has announced that its Cardiology Department has received Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology (ACC), recognizing the hospital’s commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals experiencing chest pain. They have been a Chest Pain Center since 2018 and have been…
Columbia Gas of Ohio accepting applications for the 2026 Environmental Action grant
COLUMBUS – Columbia Gas of Ohio, with support from the NiSource Charitable Foundation, is currently accepting applications for the 2026 Environmental Action Grant, a recently expanded annual funding program that supports local environmental restoration and education projects and programs. “As a utility company, we know firsthand how important it is to prioritize initiatives that help create and sustain a healthy environment,” said Columbia Gas of…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Feb. 9
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on Feb. 9.
OHSAA basketball state tournament tickets on sale Wednesday
COLUMBUS – All-session tickets for the Ohio High School Athletic Association 2026 girls and boys basketball state tournaments go on sale Wednesday, Feb. 11 at www.OHSAA.org/tickets. Both state tournaments return to the traditional Final Four format in 2026, with semifinal and state championship games in all seven divisions being held in the…
Clear Fork High School releases honor roll listings
BELLEVILLE — Clear Fork High School has announced its academic honorees for the second nine weeks grading period. All A’s SENIORS Piper Black, Jacob Brokaw, Alyssa Burger, Sabree Caudill, Mattie Colegrove, Kaiden Dettmer, Abigail Geary, Jasmine Johnson, Nicholas Martin, Austin McFerren, Bryar Ousley, Bailee Riddle, Selena Ross, Faith Smith, Sophia Wilson, Ashtyn…
Road Warriors: KMAC girls basketball teams will open postseason on the road
CENTERBURG — The Knox Morrow Athletic Conference co-champ will begin the postseason on the road. Centerburg (15-4) earned the No. 8 seed in Sunday’s Division V tournament draw and will visit No. 4 Utica for a sectional final at 1 p.m. Feb. 21. Also in Division V, No. 11 Fredericktown…
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