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,…
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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…
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.
Cooper Theater brightened Mount Vernon Public Square in 1910
MOUNT VERNON — There’s a certain road, as the old saying goes, that is paved with good intentions. Well, this winter, I’m belly-flopping onto a vintage Rosebud sled and skidding…
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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…
COTC increases opportunities for free college to Knox County residents
MOUNT VERNON — Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is expanding its Knox County Promise program to offer free college tuition to more Knox County residents. Since 2022, the Knox County Promise has provided students from Knox County with an annual household income of $60,000 or less the opportunity to receive free…
Loudonville Farmers Market returns May 30
LOUDONVILLE – The Loudonville Farmers Market will soon return to Central Park for another summer season, with opening day set for Saturday, May 30. The market runs every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to noon through the end of September with the exception of July 4. Vendor applications for the 2026 season…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Feb. 26
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on Feb. 26.
13 indicted in most recent Knox County grand jury session
MOUNT VERNON — A Knox County grand jury indicted 13 individuals during a recent session on charges ranging from alleged aggravated drug possession to vandalism. The cases are below. — Christopher L. Starmer, of Mount Vernon, aggravated possession of drugs, a third-degree felony. — Joy N. Taliaferro, of Howard, aggravated…
Hiner introduces resolution aimed at providing billions in property tax relief
COLUMBUS — State Rep. Mark Hiner (R-Howard) introduced legislation he said is designed to provide substantial tax relief to homeowners. If adopted by the General Assembly and approved by the voters, the bill would amend Ohio’s Constitution to exempt owner-occupied residences from property taxes. It would become effective beginning in…
Knox Public Health and WIC celebrates National Nutrition Month
MOUNT VERNON —Join Women, Infant and Children (WIC), a department of Knox Public Health, in celebrating National Nutrition Month® that started in 1973 as National Nutrition Week. In response to growing interest in nutrition, it became a month-long observance in 1980. It is a nutritional education and information campaign sponsored…
Regional Planning Commission OKs Wayne Township zoning update for home businesses
MOUNT VERNON — The Regional Planning Commission recently approved updates to Wayne Township’s zoning resolution, including a change for home occupations. Township zoning chairman Mark Dumbaugh said the township has not updated its zoning resolution since May 2019. The most significant update relates to conditional uses for home occupations in…
KCCC students qualify for national business professionals competition
MOUNT VERNON — Eight Knox County Career students qualified for the BPA National Leadership Conference to be held in Nashville, TN, May 6-10. Students in CollegeU-Business, Computer Network Technology, Digital Media & Software Development, and Pre-Professional Mentorship competed in the Business Professionals of America (BPA) state competition held at the…
Ohioans can support wildlife, nature preserves & scenic rivers with tax donations
COLUMBUS — This tax season, when Ohioans check the Wildlife Diversity or Nature Preserves and Scenic Rivers funds on their state income tax form, they’re supporting the protection of Ohio’s endangered plants, animals, healthy streams, and unique ecosystems. Donations are administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The Wildlife…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Feb. 25
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports on Feb. 25.
Knox County teen to be tried as an adult in fatal stabbing
Juvenile Judge Jay Nixon ruled on Friday that a Knox County teen accused of fatally stabbing his father will be tried as an adult.
2 South Vernon land bank homes now available with conventional financing
Federal government inaction has opened a path for low-income families to buy a home in South Vernon using conventional financing rather than going through USDA.
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