Mount Vernon woman is buried in Arlington National Cemetery because she was the eyes for a Congressional chaplain
MOUNT VERNON — Most of the people buried in Arlington National Cemetery, just outside of Washington D.C., are there because of their direct service to the nation. At least one…
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COTC prepares for central Ohio’s next big industries after Intel delay
COTC’s experience with Intel’s delay is changing how the college approaches Central Ohio’s next wave of industry and job opportunities.
Got a toilet in your yard? Clear Fork Cheer might be behind it
BELLVILLE — A hot pink toilet sitting along the side of the road might raise a few eyebrows. For Clear Fork cheerleaders, those brightly decorated porcelain thrones have become a…
7 Brew breaks ground on Mount Vernon coffee shop
The construction timeline is about seven weeks, according to Matt Gagliano of Pittsburgh-based Foundry Real Estate Development.
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Knox County Sheriff’s reports Aug. 26
Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on Wednesday.
Danville Local Schools take first step in developing strategic plan
Danville Superintendent Jason Snively is looking to make his school community better, while maintaining all that makes it great.
Husted: Helping Ohioans afford their first home
Dear friends and neighbors, For many Ohio families, owning a home is a cornerstone of their American Dream. Unfortunately, for too many working families, that dream feels out of reach. I believe hard work should open the door to opportunity, and that includes making it easier to achieve the goal…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Aug. 25
Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on Aug. 15.
Ohio AG announces $17.1B multistate settlement with Meta for safety measures on Instagram, Facebook
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement on Wednesday with Meta that will require the company to implement sweeping new safety measures designed to better protect children and teens on Instagram and Facebook. “With this historic settlement, Meta agrees to establish meaningful protections…
Knox County Transit, Food for the Hungry launch Caring Carts program
The program is an effort to improve food securement for riders who regularly shop for groceries and pick up food distributions.
Mansfield man killed in Tuesday night motorcycle crash
MANSFIELD – A Mansfield man was killed Tuesday night after a motorcycle crash, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Wesley Perdue, 27, of Mansfield, was pronounced dead at the scene, the Patrol stated. The incident took place on South Trimble Road near West Cook Road in Madison Township, at…
September First Friday celebrates school spirit at the final event of the season
MOUNT VERNON — School is back in session, and downtown Mount Vernon is ready to celebrate. Experience Mount Vernon will close out the 2026 First Friday season with September First Friday: School Spirit Night on Friday, Sept. 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. Presented by the Parent Support Initiative of…
Mount Vernon company awarded $724K construction bid for Richland County Jail kitchen
Modern Builders was one of two companies that submitted bids for the project at the 18-year-old jail.
Trump: $3.15 million to expand pharmacy connectivity throughout rural Ohio communities
The Trump Administration announced Wednesday that $3.15 million investment is being delivered to strengthen pharmacy connectivity and improve care across rural communities in Ohio through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The investments will connect independent and retail pharmacies, federally qualified health centers, and outpatient hospital pharmacies across Ohio’s…
Mount Vernon council renames park in honor of former councilman John Francis
Francis served on city council from 2011 to 2023. He was the catalyst behind a chronic nuisance abatement ordinance and a driving force in educating residents about drugs.
Columbus man charged with threatening to murder U.S. Congressman and his family
ORLANDO, Fla. – Alex Justin Miller, 26, of Columbus, has been arrested and charged by criminal complaint with interstate transmission of a threat to injure, according to a Tuesday press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida. If convicted, Miller faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal…
Mount Vernon council weighs vehicle leasing program to cut fleet costs
Enterprise Fleet Management proposes a plan to replace 47 aging vehicles with a leasing program that could generate hundreds of thousands in positive cash flow over the next decade.
Howard man killed in Tuesday morning utility task vehicle crash in Danville
DANVILLE — A Howard man was killed Tuesday morning in a one-vehicle crash in Danville, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Eric G. Carpenter, 52, of Howard, succumbed to fatal injuries at the scene, the Patrol reported. The incident involved a utility task vehicle…
New admin building for Knox County water & wastewater on track for late fall move-in
Once framing is complete, contractors plan to shift focus to storm sewer installation around the planned parking areas.
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