Crowd flocks to Mount Vernon council meeting for Flock camera discussion
Monday’s city council meeting was unusually busy due to a Police, Fire, & Civil Defense Committee meeting on Flock cameras.
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Fair royalty crowned as the 2026 Knox County Fair officially begins Sunday in Mount Vernon
Will Stokes and Sophie Wolf were honored as the 2026 Knox County Fair king and queen during Sunday’s opening ceremonies.
Mount Vernon first responders families benefit from charity softball game
MOUNT VERNON — It was one of those games where no one really cared about the numbers on the scoreboard. The real winners of the First Responders Go Bananas charity…
Northern Ohio Mountain Bike Series hosts first race at Mohican State Park
NOMBS organizes about eight races per year. Upcoming races in 2026 include the Ohio state championship race Aug. 2 at West Branch, Sept. 6 in Toledo, Sept. 27 at Lake…
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Exchange Club recognizes residents, business for patriotic flag displays
The Exchange Club of Mount Vernon and Knox County honored three local flag displays Friday as part of its “Proudly We Hail” Flag Recognition Program.
MVNU research on hellgrammites offers clues to stream health
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University faculty and an undergraduate researcher have published a second peer-reviewed journal article produced through the university’s Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR). The study, “Small-Scale Habitat Relationships of Corydalus cornutus Hellgrammites in Central Ohio Riffles,” by Dr. Jon P. Bossley, Division of Health…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports July 23
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies handled a variety of calls on July 23.
Cadets from Knox, Licking County CAP units visit Air Force Museum
MOUNT VERNON — Cadets and adult volunteers from two local Civil Air Patrol (CAP) squadrons experienced aviation history first-hand with a recent trip to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton. The 15 cadets from the Licking County Composite Squadron based in Newark and the Capt. Peter…
How does Owl Creek Conservancy preserve rural land in Knox County?
Owl Creek Conservancy has one goal: to conserve the rural character of Knox County for future generations.
Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days returns to Mid-Ohio for its 2-wheel celebration
LEXINGTON – The Mid-Ohio Motorcycle Jam kicks off tomorrow at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course with the Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution this weekend, July 24 to 26, for one of the world’s largest two-wheel celebrations. This year marks the 34th edition overall of the legendary AMA Vintage…
Mount Vernon students spark bright futures through IBEW electrical pre-apprenticeship program
Students who finish are granted direct entry into Local 1105’s apprenticeship program, bypassing the aptitude test, interview and application process required of typical outside applicants.
Shorter waits, faster response: Early results positive for new Knox County JFS call center model
Initial indications are promising in terms of how staff have adapted and how the department is able to serve the community.
Mount Vernon police investigate shooting on Upper Fredericktown Road; woman found dead
Authorities arrested a man in connection with a shooting incident Thursday morning at a residence on Upper Fredericktown Road.
5 chronic pain traps to avoid – Advice that can keep you stuck
Living with chronic pain can make you a magnet for advice. Some comes from people who care about you. Some comes from social media. Some comes from old medical experiences, or the neighbor who “had the same thing.” Most of that advice is well intentioned. But chronic pain is rarely…
Changes to know ahead of the Knox County Fair
Stage changes, demolitions and gate updates. Here is all you need to know ahead of the 177th Knox County Fair.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports July 22
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies handled a variety of service calls on July 22.
How Knox Technical Center is helping high schoolers prepare for in-demand jobs
Knox County high schoolers can get a head start on a career before they graduate through a new state program that brings college-style dual credit to the trades.
Knox County 911 call data shows drop in drug-related calls since 2018
New monthly tracking shows nearly 2,800 law enforcement calls and 1,018 fire and EMS calls to Knox County dispatch in June.
Two busy Mount Vernon streets scheduled for resurfacing next week
City departments report summer progress on water and wastewater plant upgrades and road closures.
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