Mount Vernon Fire Department welcomes new medic with push in ceremony
Tradition dating to horse drawn apparatus marks the debut of a $279,000 unit built for modern EMS demands
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Keesee Jr. hearing gets testy after witness asked about grand jury information
MOUNT VERNON — A hearing in the case of Gary Thomas “Tom” Keesee Jr. on Tuesday focused on whether evidence from a grand jury was disclosed before it should have…
A Stroll Through the Garden: Pecan trees can grow this far north
Maybe you’ve wondered about this too — how far north pecan trees can really thrive? In our area, we’re right at the edge of where pecan trees can grow, which…
Turner selected Mount Vernon Arts Consortium Executive Director
MOUNT VERNON – The Mount Vernon Arts Consortium has announced the appointment of Samantha Turner as its new Executive Director. Turner brings to the Arts Consortium more than a decade of…
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COLUMNS: First music festival, first Sonic Temple experience afterthoughts
Experience the chaos, community, and unforgettable moments at Ohio’s Sonic Temple Festival.
Grand jury indicts Mount Vernon man for illegal possession of firearms
A Knox County Grand Jury indicted a Mount Vernon man on Monday on two counts of illegally possessing firearms.
Danville’s Swendal places 3rd in state FFA forage production proficiency
DANVILLE — Ethan Swendal was recently recognized at the 98th Ohio FFA State Convention for placing third in the state for his forage production proficiency. Swendal manages roughly 200 acres of hay ground where he is responsible for all aspects of production, from planting to marketing. To be a state…
Danville celebrates the class of 2026
DANVILLE — Danville High School has 43 new alumni. The school celebrated its latest round of graduates Sunday with the commencement of the class of 2026. The Danville band performed “Highlights” from Moana by Johnnie Vinson and the Danville choir performed “Fix You” by Coldplay. Speakers included valedictorian Addyson Bocock, salutatorian…
98 percent of Ohio’s missing children were recovered safely in 2025
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today issued the 2025 Ohio Missing Children Clearinghouse Report in recognition of National Missing Children’s Day, which occurs annually on May 25. “My heart weighs heavy with every child who goes missing,” Yost said. “I am grateful to Ohio law enforcement for their…
3 Danville FFA members achieve state degrees
DANVILLE — Three Danville FFA members etched their name in Danville FFA history when they received their state FFA degree earlier this month. Tyson Payne, Jaxon Bruff and Ike Ball earned that achievement on May 1 at the 98th State FFA Convention. Roughly 2.5 percent of FFA members receive their state…
Knox County Career Center students compete at Business Professionals of America national competition
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Career Center students competed in the Business Professionals of America national leadership conference May 6-10 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Seven career center students from CollegeU-Business and Computer Network Technology competed at the conference, including two students who earned…
Knox County Foundation awards $88,000 in April grant cycle
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Foundation has awarded $88,000 in grants through its April 2026 grant cycle, supporting projects focused on student wellness, youth development, historic preservation, community infrastructure, and long-term economic development in Knox County. As part of this cycle, the foundation awarded $28,000 in small grants to five…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports May 17
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on May 17.
82 Centerburg High School graduates ready to ‘take on the world’
Eighty-two graduates accepted their diplomas, ready to begin the next stage of their lives while ending another.
East Knox graduates 78 during Sunday commencement
HOWARD — Jaidyn Hawkins’ mortarboard said it all: On to my new dream. Seventy-eight graduates left the East Knox High School gymnasium ready to take on the world following commencement ceremonies on Sunday. “Graduates, as you leave East Knox and begin the next chapter of your lives, remember this: Adversity is not the end…
Spring flooding provides perfect scenarios for Black Fork rescue training
When Central Ohio’s rivers proved too tame for swiftwater rescue training, Black Fork of the Mohican rose to the occasion.
Fredericktown police reports May 10 to May 16
The Fredericktown Police Department responded to these calls May 10 through May 16.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports May 16
Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on May 16.
Bears, bobcats and badgers: Ohio’s wild side is quietly rebounding
Rare wildlife like bobcats and black bears is returning to Ohio as humans retreat indoors—discover more about this surprising trend now.
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