Centerburg council moves forward on Croton Road annexation
Centerburg council members voted to file a petition with the Knox County commissioners to annex 56 acres on Croton Road
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Knox County boys & girls wrestlers headed to district draw
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Yellow Jacket wrestlers are sending 11 team members to the District wrestling tournament this weekend. Seven boys and four girls made the cut. On Saturday,…
Open Source: What’s going on with Knox County United Way?
Rumors are swirling about the United Way of Knox County after the agency reduced its staff several weeks ago.
Knox Community Hospital takes important step in potential strategic collaboration
MOUNT VERNON — Since late last year, Knox Community Hospital has been assessing different organizations that could further strengthen its long-term clinical, operational and financial position. In that time, the…
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Fredericktown man sentenced to 35 years to life for two counts of rape
MOUNT VERNON — Judge Richard Wetzel sentenced Michael A. Heston, of Fredericktown, to a total of 35 years to life in prison on two counts of rape on Feb. 26 in Knox County Common Pleas Court. Below are the convicted charges, each with the corresponding severity and sentence. The court…
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How to avoid becoming a pain management patient [and why there’s no shame if you do]
Most people don’t plan on becoming a pain management patient. Pain usually starts quietly—an injury, surgery, stressful period, or gradual wear and tear. At first, it’s manageable. Over time, it lingers. And before you realize it, pain begins to shape daily decisions. Chronic pain is incredibly common. According to the…
Danville police reports Feb. 24-28
DANVILLE — Listed below are the police reports in Danville and Brinkhaven from Feb. 24 to Feb. 28, courtesy of Chief Monte L. Vance.
$49k grant fuels upgrades for Monroe Township Fire Department
MONROE TOWNSHIP — The Monroe Township Fire Department is set to receive $49,876.87 through the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal’s first-ever Small County Volunteer Fire Department (SCVFD) Grant. Replacing old gear, adding new “We’re very appreciative of how supportive the State Fire Marshal is to all…
Ohio State Highway Patrol says traffic fatalities decline for fourth straight year
For the fourth consecutive year, Ohio saw a decline in traffic fatalities during 2025.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Feb. 28
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls on Feb 28.
Union Township farm sells for $1.1 million
MOUNT VERNON — A 60-acre farm on Riley Chapel Road sold for $1.1 million in February. Check out other Knox County property transfers between Feb. 1 and Feb. 27. Berlin Township 11936 Yankee St; Jennifer L Windus & Joseph H Patterson to Brown Living Trust; $699,000 Residential vacant land, 0…
Fredericktown eliminates Pleasant for sectional championship
FREDERICKTOWN — It was a boys basketball game that had it all, including seven lead changes in the final eight minutes, a player sitting out for part of the first quarter after taking an elbow to the chin, a technical foul, and a visiting fan ejected from the gym. Most…
Financial advisor Sara Mankins receives recognition from Forbes|SHOOK®
MOUNT VERNON — Edward Jones Financial Advisor Sara Mankins of Mount Vernon was recently named to the 2026 ranking of Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State in Ohio, a ranking by Forbes|SHOOK®. She ranked No. 47 in the state. This is the fifth year she has been named to this ranking. “Being recognized by Forbes|SHOOK® is truly…
Funding cuts, lack of corporate support jeopardize Knox County Transit’s Night Bus
More than half of Knox County Transit riders use public transit for employment, but that service is in jeopardy due to funding cuts and a lack of corporate support.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Feb. 27
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls on Feb. 27.
Knox County Foundation awards record $1.08M in competitive grants
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Foundation Board of Directors approved $1,087,800 in competitive grant funding to 16 nonprofit organizations at its Feb. 11 board meeting. This year’s cycle saw a record number of applications and a total request amount of $1,937,279. This reflects both the growing needs and the…
A Stroll Through the Garden: What’s the best way to keep Bambi out of your yard?
It’s an often-asked question these days, “How do I keep deer out of my yard?” If you’ve ever watched a group of deer wander by, you know they’re fascinating — especially since most does have twins every year. The issue of deer encroachment in residential and agricultural landscapes is a…
Ohio Attorney General issues 2025 Concealed Carry report
COLUMBUS — Attorney General Dave Yost issued Ohio’s annual report on concealed handgun licensing on Friday. It showed that a total of 77,159 permits were issued in the state in 2025. According to the statistics reported to the Attorney General’s Office, county sheriffs issued 13,876 new licenses and 63,283 renewals. Permit…
Ohio woman sentenced in $775,000 Medicaid scheme
COLUMBUS — A Lake County woman was sentenced this morning to jail time and ordered to pay $775,000 in restitution for fraudulently billing Medicaid, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. “She inflated her earnings through brazen fraud, but her scheme burst wide open when our investigators got the case,” Yost…
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