Davis a familiar name in Fredericktown Athletic Hall of Fame
With six members in the Fredericktown Athletic Hall of Fame, the Davis family has set a standard that might be difficult to match.
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National Weather Service issues flood warning for Knox, Richland, Morrow & Ashland counties until 11 p.m. on April 4
MOUNT VERNON — North central Ohio was in the eye of the storm on Friday night, and it’s impact can be seen throughout the region Saturday. The National Weather Service…
Small Town, USA: Free public screening at Knox Memorial Theater
In 1944, the U.S. Government decided to make a series of films to show the rest of the world what life was like in a typical American town. They chose…
Mount Liberty’s Miss Gertie Cochran goes boyfriend-fishing in New York City
MOUNT LIBERTY — Samuel Phillips finished a long day at work, selling men’s clothes to customers at the respected Fifth Avenue retailer Rogers Peet & Company in New York City.…
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Helping children deal with loss: New program offers support for adults caring for kids
MOUNT VERNON — Knox Public Health is offering a supportive, evidence-based program designed to help adults guide children through the difficult emotions associated with loss. Helping Children Deal with Loss is a four-week program created for parents, caregivers, educators, and community members who want practical tools to help children cope…
WNZR’s Lifeline 2026 starts April 8
WNZR’s annual fundraising effort, Lifeline 2026, runs April 8 through April 13.
Centerburg Memorial Park playground: A community-inspired blessing
Laughter, smiles, and community spirit were on full display on Thursday as the Centerburg community celebrated the formal opening of the Memorial Park playground.
National Public Health Week: ‘Ready. Set. Action.’
MOUNT VERNON — Knox Public Health joins the American Public Health Association and partners across the nation in celebrating National Public Health Week (NPHW), April 6–12. This year’s theme, “Ready. Set. Action.”, highlights the importance of emergency preparedness, collaboration, and proactive leadership in building healthier communities. Residents are encouraged to…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports April 2
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on April 2.
Mohican River Watershed is the epicenter of water quality improvement
Solutions Journalism Series This story is Part II of a two-part Solutions Journalism series about the Mohican River’s water quality and how local agencies are working to address the issue. “Who wouldn’t want to come out here, go for a run or walk? It’s so peaceful,” Ashland County Park District…
Legacy of love shines on renovated Mount Vernon softball facility
The Lady Jackets will open the 2026 softball campaign on April 8 on a newly renovated field, thanks to what became a legacy of love.
Celebrating organ, eye & tissue donation in April
MOUNT VERNON — National Donate Life Month is a time to educate about organ, eye, and tissue donation, and to honor and remember donors and the lives they have saved and healed. The decision to be an organ, eye, and tissue donor gives hope to the 100,000 people on the…
Fredericktown police reports March 22-28
FREDERICKTOWN — Fredericktown officers responded to these calls for service between March 22 and March 28.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports April 1
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on April 1.
EmpowHER honors Knox County women
The fifth annual EmpowHER event on March 13 did not reach its full potential, but the women who gathered at Kenyon’s Lowry Center still uplifted, encouraged, and empowered one another.
Mohican River continues to see downgraded water quality: Why?
Solutions Journalism Series This story is Part I of a two-part Solutions Journalism series about the Mohican River’s water quality and how local agencies are addressing the issue. Part II will be published on April 3. The Mohican River was designated an Ohio scenic river in 2006. The Ohio Department…
Red X sign helps Central Ohio Joint Fire District make safe decisions
COJFD implements an exterior marking system that indicates the interior conditions of a building.
OHSBCA selects Fredericktown’s Dibling as Ohio’s Division V Coach of the Year
FREDERICKTOWN — Derek Dibling was honored by a jury of his peers. Fredericktown’s boys basketball coach was selected Ohio’s Division V Coach of the Year by the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association earlier this week. The Freddies were a perfect 22-0 during the regular season — unofficially the first…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports March 31
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on March 31.
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