Mount Vernon’s 16-year-old billiards champ learns skills from Grandpa Joe
MOUNT VERNON — It’s a sure bet that when Averie West leaves home to shoot pool, she takes two very important items with her: Her custom pool cues and a…
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No place like home for Danville’s Ethan Swendal
EDITOR’S NOTE: Viktoria Arnett of Fredericktown recently was selected as the Knox Educational Service Center’s 2026 Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award recipient. The ESC is profiling the other outstanding seniors…
Waitstill Hastings’ excess was a success in Knox County
MOUNT VERNON — In the early days of this column, I wrote about a disaster largely caused by the sloppiness of an early Knox County native, Lansford Hastings. Lansford had…
Ashland sweeps team titles at 38th Forest Pruner Invitational
OLIVESBURG — The Arrows brought their brooms to Friday’s 38th Forest Pruner Invitational. Ashland swept the girls and boys team titles at the 13-team event at Crestivew High School. The…
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East Knox FFA finishes 60th at state floriculture event
HOWARD — Three members of the East Knox FFA recently qualified from an online test to compete in the State Floriculture Career Development Event held at the Pickaway County Fairgrounds in Circleville. The team took 60th place overall. The Floriculture CDE is an educational activity designed as a practical way…
East Knox FFA finishes 8th at power equipment district event
HOWARD — Three members of the East Knox FFA recently competed in the District 7 FFA Outdoor Power Equipment Career Development Event held at Southeastern High School in Chillicothe. The team took 8th place overall in the six-county District 7 event which consists of 31 schools that have FFAs. The…
Knox County community mourns the passing of East Knox football captain
HOWARD — Heroes come in all shapes, sizes, and ages. Anyone who could unite school districts from different counties for a common cause could certainly be called a hero. That description fits Aidan Riggle, who passed away on Thursday. Riggle was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma and treated at Columbus Children’s Hospital…
O’Reilly’s expansion plans do not include oil changes
O’Reilly Auto Parts wants to expand its footprint, but residents will be happy to hear the company does not want to add a service center.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports April 23
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on April 23.
What it takes to win: Highland’s Kline on shooting for 8th straight league title
EDITOR’S NOTE: This interview with Highland baseball head coach Donnie Kline was conducted at the Hoof Hearted Brewery in Marengo. Outside on the back patio, which was up against a pond, woods and loud frogs, it was trivia night, and we sat in an open-air A-frame to chat. This is…
Fredericktown dropping to Division VI for upcoming football season
FREDERICKTOWN — Region 23 just got a little more interesting. The Ohio High School Athletic Association released its divisional breakdown for the 2026 football season and Fredericktown will join Region 23 of Division VI. The Freddies have competed in Division V the past four years, reaching the Region 18 playoffs…
Ciotola, Pursel face off in Knox County GOP primary for commissioner seat
Republican Christa Ciotola is challenging incumbent Bill Pursel for a seat on the Knox County Board of Commissioners.
A Stroll Through the Garden: Elderberries are ready to plant
To our reader who reached out for advice on this wonderful plant, I’m delighted you did! Growing elderberries in north central Ohio is something you can absolutely achieve with a little care. I remember having the same questions when I started. One thing to know: there are 20 to 30…
4 fire/EMS levies, 2 liquor-control issues on Knox County’s May 5 ballot
Voters will decide four fire and EMS issues and two liquor-control options when they go to the polls on May 5.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports April 22
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on April 22.
Mom’s inspiration spurs retired Fredericktown firefighter to climb stairs for blood cancer research
FREDERICKTOWN — Jason Bostic is used to running in while everyone else is running out — such is the life of a career firefighter. That was the case recently, too, but there was no fire. “While we were going up, anyone in the building was coming down,” Bostic said of…
Knox County Land Bank sees renewal efforts pay off in 2025
Twelve affordable homes. Thirteen properties acquired. Seventeen properties transferred out. Nearly $5 million in grants. Those numbers help tell the 2025 story of the Knox County Land Reutilization Corp
U.S. Marshals capture New Jersey fugitive in Elyria sought in stabbing case
ELYRIA – Members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) – Lorain Division, arrested Dawn Burge, 36, on Tuesday in Elyria. Burge was wanted by the State of New Jersey – Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office foraggravated assault. “The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force will not…
Washington Forum returns with fourth installment
MOUNT VERNON – The City of Mount Vernon, in partnership with Kenyon College’s Center for the Study of American Democracy, will host the fourth installment of The Washington Forum, a year-long civic series presented as part of the community’s America 250 programming. April’s forum, titled “Legacy of the Land: Conservation…
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