Open Source: Dollar General development brings new business to Liberty Township property
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP — A vacant Liberty Township property will soon become home to a new Dollar General store. The site at 7150 Columbus Road once belonged to Lyman Gates and…
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Knox County Sheriff’s Office pauses Flock camera plans over security concerns
The Sheriff’s Office is stepping back from plans for Flock cameras, citing concerns about privacy and data security.
A Stroll Through the Garden: Cabbage invaders are ready to attack
I got a call some time ago from a reader about this worm in his cabbage. So, I visited his home to take a look. Most of his cabbage and…
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Knox County CAP cadet receives promotion
MOUNT VERNON — The Capt. Peter Chapman II Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, has announced the following cadet promotion. Cadet Staff Sergeant Trace Armstrong has been promoted to Cadet Technical Sergeant upon completion of the Eddie Rickenbacker Achievement of the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program. The Capt. Peter Chapman II…
Mount Vernon Kiwanis pie auction nets $4,910 for children’s literacy
Proceeds of the auction go to the United Way of Knox County’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library as part of the Kiwanis Club’s commitment to children’s literacy.
Hometown crowd, a Nashville sound: Preston Cooper headlines Mount Vernon festival
Preston Cooper headlined the 2026 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival on Saturday.
Fredericktown police reports Aug. 9 through Aug. 15
The Fredericktown Police Department responded to these calls Aug. 9 through Aug. 15.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Aug. 15
Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on Aug. 15.
Two Columbus men indicted on 61 combined counts related to Fin Feather Fur gun theft
According to the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office active inmates roster, both Dawson and Henry currently remain in custody at the county jail.
Forever Seger brings nostalgia to 2026 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival
Forever Seger brought Bob Seger’s classic rock hits to the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival, closing out day one.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Aug. 14
Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on Aug. 1.
2026 Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets football preview
Mount Vernon’s 2026 football schedule and outlook.
MVNU launches online Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University has launched its Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP), a graduate program featuring fully online coursework and extensive clinical training to prepare the next generation of skilled speech-language pathologists. Offered through MVNU’s College of Adult and Professional Studies, the program prepares students…
Mount Vernon commission approves demolishing North Main Street buildings
Historical Review Commission members declined 10 months ago to approve demolishing three city-owned buildings north of City Hall. On Thursday, they agreed demolition was appropriate.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Aug. 13
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed 46 reports for Aug. 13.
Barbour celebrates 50 years of ownership at Irish Hills Golf Course in Aug. 22 scramble
MOUNT VERNON — In 1976 Jimmy Carter was sworn in as the 39th president of the United States, Apple appeared on the technology scene, the Cincinnati Reds swept the Bronx Bombers in four games to win the World Series, and Bill Barbour took the helm of Irish Hills Golf Club. …
Summer Crisis Program offers Ohioans electric bill and cooling assistance
To apply for the program, clients are required to schedule an appointment with Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission.
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