Here them roar: Women’s mountain bike skills camp a success at Camp Nuhop
The skills camp at Camp Nuhop included meals, lodging and coaching clinics — led by Rhea, Jen Malik and Ashley Hendershot.
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Knox County launches life-saving Next Gen 911
NG9-1-1 modernizes how Ohioans interact with 911, allowing citizens to text and use smartwatches and other wearable technology to contact 911.
Hot dog! Weiner dog races determine fastest canines on 4 feet
MOUNT VERNON — It would be too cliché to say that the Knox County Fair went to the dogs this week, but the tails were wagging. They came on leashes;…
2026 Knox County Fair: July 29 results
Wednesday’s Junior Fair activities included the beef breeding, sheep breeding, and market goat shows along with market dairy steer, beef, and goat showmanship.
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Mount Vernon to break ground on new police station Aug. 4
Located on almost 7 acres at 71 Sychar Road, the city and Mount Vernon Police Department, along with their project partners, are eager to celebrate a project several years in the making.
Superbike racing returns to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course this weekend for season finale
LEXINGTON – The 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship chase intensifies as it heads to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course starting tomorrow for Round 7 of 10. The three-day Permco MotoAmerica Superbikes at Mid-Ohio (July 31 through Aug. 2), its 35th edition at the North Central Ohio legendary road course, features doubleheader races from six different…
ODNR asks Ohioans to report wild turkey, ruffed grouse sightings this summer
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife encourages the public to report sightings of wild turkeys and ruffed grouse this summer as part of its annual population surveys. Anyone can submit observations on the Wildlife Reporting System webpage at wildohio.gov or on the HuntFish OH mobile app. Wildlife biologists use…
Spectrum expands fiber broadband to connect 1,300 additional Knox County homes & businesses
MOUNT VERNON — Spectrum announced Tuesday the expansion of its fiber broadband network to bring Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to more than 1,300 additional homes and businesses in previously unserved or underserved areas of Knox County. Specifically, those locations include areas near the communities of Centerburg, Danville, Fredericktown, Howard and Mount Vernon.…
Mount Gilead motorcyclist killed after crash leads to second impact on U.S. 42
A 70-year-old Mount Gilead man died in a motorcycle crash Wednesday night, according to the Morrow County Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports July 29
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies handled a variety of calls on July 29.
Knox County Fair: July 28 results
Ethan Swendal, Gage Robinson and Austin Frazier took home several honors in the beef shows on Tuesday.
Bite Club: Marion’s Brunch, Please! experience brings people together through food, music and joy
MARION — “If you’ve ever been to a nightclub and thought, You know what this place needs? French toast and bacon, then this is the place for you.” That was the text I got from Delaware Source editor Brittany Schock after her visit to Brunch, Please! a few weeks ago. The spot, which has sold out…
Newark man indicted for ‘attempting to take a Mount Vernon police officer’s gun’
A Knox County grand jury indicted Conner Allen on Monday for attempting to take an officer’s gun.
171st Ohio State Fair opens in Columbus
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel joined Ohio State Fair Executive Director Adam Heffron to officially open the 171st Ohio State Fair on Wednesday. This marks a celebration of the completion of major improvements at the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds,…
2026 Knox County Fair: July 27 results
MOUNT VERNON — Galen Ruprecht, Knox County Career Center FFA, earned Supreme Champion, Senior Holstein Champion and Overall Senior Champion in the dairy show at the Knox County Fair on Monday. Ella Bouton, 17, Knox Cattle Kids, earned Master Showman and Champion Senior Showman. In the poultry show, 11-year-old Daisy…
Richland County authorities release name of man found dead near Gatton Rocks
The Richland County Sheriff’s Office was notified of the body Tuesday morning via a 911 call.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports July 28
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies handled a variety of calls on July 28.
Brewed with purpose: Evergreen Coffee opens in Mohican country
LOUDONVILLE — The smell of freshly roasted coffee now drifts from a new stop along State Route 3. At the edge of Mohican’s winding roads, where hikers lace up their boots and cyclists head toward the trails, Evergreen Coffee Roastery and Café invites travelers and locals alike to slow down…
Residents challenge tax incentives for Mount Vernon housing projects
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon City Council heard what residents said about offering incentives to developers and postponed decisions until their next meeting. Legislation up for a third reading at Monday’s meeting included allowing the proposed Arista Villas development to join the city’s New Community Authority. It also included legislation…
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