$2.67 million agricultural transaction in Liberty Township leads October property transfers
Knox County also saw several million-dollar properties and continued residential development in Howard Township.
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Knox Energy Cooperative awarded the money through its Roundup grant program. The commissioners voted to accept the grant.
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‘Preserving your own history’ topic at Knox County Historical Society meeting
Many residents have aging items they want to protect and pass along to future generations. Typically, however, they don’t know how to keep them safe.
Gutsy 4th-down conversion lifts Freddies over Newark Catholic
FREDERICKTOWN — Once upon a time football coach Scott Spitler led his Lucas Cubs to a Division VII state championship game played at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton. On Friday night, coaching in a different time and at a different place, Spitler displayed the kind of bravado…
Winning Formula: Lucas uses rugged running attack and stingy defense to clip Eagles
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Oct. 30: Mount Vernon-area high school football playoffs roundup
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Public Notice: Mount Vernon City Schools
Notice is hereby given that the Mount Vernon City Schools’ Board of Education will meet on Thursday, November 19, 2026 for the Regular Meeting instead of on November 23, 2026. The meeting will begin at 5:00 PM and will take place at Energy Fieldhouse, 101 Yellow Jacket Drive, Mount Vernon, Ohio.
Knox County Soroptimists celebrate 70th anniversary
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A Faith of His Own: The story of Vishnu RJ
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Bucyrus business owner pleads guilty to role in obtaining nearly $900,000 in pandemic funds
BUCYRUS – A 56-year-old man has pleaded guilty in federal court to devising a scheme to obtain pandemic government stimulus funds meant to assist small businesses, which he instead used for his personal benefit, according to a press release issued Friday by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern…
A Stroll Through the Garden: Ohio’s native grasses offer intriguing landscape options
I have previously noted that we should start growing Ohio native grasses in our yards. A few of my readers wanted more information along these lines. Specifically, one reader asked for more information on the two of the native grasses I mentioned and whether they would work in her yard.…
7 Danville FFA members absorb the sights in trip to Indianapolis national convention
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12 men arrested in Northeast Ohio sex sting
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Knox County Sheriff’s reports Oct. 29
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for Oct. 29. Media_Report_2026-10-30_07.00.46Download
Knox County high schools support Food For The Hungry
MOUNT VERNON — High Schools across Knox County are choosing to support Food For The Hungry this year! All donations from the High Schools will benefit the 45th annual Food For The Hungry Drive. The 2026 FFTH Drive Goal is $345,000, and as much non-perishable food as possible.
GOAL Digital Academy celebrates 1st quarter Honor Roll students from Mount Vernon & Morrow County
MOUNT VERNON — GOAL Digital Academy is proud to recognize the academic achievements of students who earned a place on the Quarter One Honor Roll for the 2026-2027 school year. These students have demonstrated dedication and commitment to academic excellence, setting a strong foundation for success in the year ahead.
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