Planning commission OKs 2 small-scale rental projects in Mount Vernon’s 3rd Ward
The Mount Vernon Municipal Planning Commission granted conditional uses for two projects that build additional housing on infill lots.
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ODNR to stock rainbow trout in 3 north central Ohio lakes starting March 13
MOUNT VERNON — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will stock rainbow trout in four north central Ohio lakes starting March 13. According to the ODNR, the schedule of locations…
New position aims to fill gap in community development, communication for Mount Vernon
A proposed new hybrid position is designed to boost economic development and communication for the city.
Knox County schools react to alleged bomb threat at Danville schools
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County schools increased the law enforcement presence on their campuses following an alleged bomb threat at Danville local schools on Monday morning. Danville Superintendent Jason Snively…
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DeWine delivers his final State of the State address to Ohioans
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine delivered his 2026 State of the State Address this afternoon to a joint session of the Ohio General Assembly in the House Chamber of the Ohio Statehouse. In addition to highlighting Ohio’s major accomplishments over the last seven years, he also focused on key priorities…
Flooded roads pose hidden dangers for Knox County motorists
MOUNT VERNON — With more rain predicted later this week, standing water may cover roadways in parts of the county. The Knox County Emergency Management Agency reminds residents to never drive through flooded roads. It can be difficult to determine how deep the water is or if the road underneath…
Unidentified man killed Monday night in Troy Township crash
TROY TOWNSHIP – An unidentified man sustained fatal injuries as a result of a one-vehicle crash on Monday night in Troy Township, according to the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The incident took place at 10:14 p.m. on Gass Road between Lexington Ontario Road and State Route…
Knox County teen indicted in fatal stabbing
A Knox County Grand Jury indicted a juvenile accused of murdering his father on Dec. 9, 2025.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports March 9
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on March 9.
Injury sidelines Mount Vernon wrestling star; rehab begins
MOUNT VERNON — From the casual observer to the avid fan, anyone who follows high school wrestling and in particular the Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets, has noticed a familiar name at the top of the 285-pound weight class. That name will be absent at this week’s state tournament. Unfortunately, defending…
Buc-ee’s mega travel center set for I-71/Ohio 39
A massive Buc-ee’s Travel Center is planned near the I-71/Ohio 39 interchange, local and company officials confirmed Monday afternoon.
Butler couple charged in non-profit animal welfare case in Knox County
COLUMBUS — Two Butler residents and their Mount Vernon business have been named as defendants in a lawsuit accusing a purported animal welfare nonprofit of diverting charitable donations to bankroll a for-profit business that sold puppies. The suit, filed Monday by Ohio Attorney General David Yost, asserts that Dogs to…
Mount Vernon Municipal Court warns Knox County residents of parking ticket scam
MOUNT VERNON — Residents of Knox County should be aware of a scam currently circulating by text message that falsely claims to be a notice of an unpaid parking violation requiring immediate payment or providing a court date. Officials from the Mount Vernon Municipal Court advise that these messages are fraudulent…
Mount Vernon Police reports March 4 to 8
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Police Department issued the following report after officers’ activity from March 4 to 8. These reports include arrests, citations, and crashes.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports March 8
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls on March 8.
Mount Vernon girls wrestlers headed to state meet
MOUNT VERNON — Ashlynn Brokaw likes to be called Ash, her coach/father, Jay DePolo, said earlier this year. As a defending state champion headed back to the Schottenstein Center at Ohio State this weekend, hoping for a repeat, she can pick any name she likes. One moniker that definitely belongs with…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports March 7
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shift on March 7.
Malabar Farm festival offers free glimpse into the history of maple syrup
LUCAS — Jeff King thinks real maple syrup should be lauded as much more than the premier pancake topping. Standing inside the sugar shack at Malabar Farm State Park, King extolled its nutritional value, bolding declaring that maple syrup is a superfood. (While maple syrup has a high sugar content, it…
Mount Vernon sends Gregory and Mullins to state wrestling meet
HILLIARD — Mount Vernon wrestlers Mavrik Gregory and Luke Mullins accomplished another one of their goals this weekend at the district wrestling tournament, but now they are looking to place as high on the state podium as possible next weekend. Gregory placed second in the 157-pound weight class, and Mullins third at…
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