Loudonville’s Shultz runs into the KMAC record book
LOUDONVILLE — Hank Williams Jr sang, “Family Tradition,” and while the Shultz family from Loudonville is not the topic of the country song, it fits. Sophie Shultz, a Loudonville High…
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Lainie Rose has worked at other area restaurants, but she finally found a home waitressing at Lyn-Way in Ashland.
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
Utica Ice Cream Festival prepares for 50th celebration Memorial Day Weekend
UTICA – The countdown is on for the 50th Anniversary of the Utica Ice Cream Festival, taking place Memorial Day weekend, May 23 to 25, in Utica. As one of Ohio’s…
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280 vehicles stopped in Mount Vernon OVI checkpoint
MOUNT VERNON – The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the Mount Vernon Police Department, Knox County Sheriff’s Office, and the Ohio Department of Transportation, conducted an OVI checkpoint on Friday, May 15. Troopers, officers, and deputies checked 280 vehicles during the checkpoint. Additionally,…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports May 19
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on May 19.
Cooper-Risser announced as Food For the Hungry’s annual drive and community relations director
Food For the Hungry announced the selection of Tanner Cooper-Risser as the new annual drive and community relations director.
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 been. Additionally, defense attorney Samuel Shamansky questioned why law enforcement officials did not document phone calls with alleged victims. A…
Ohio Eastern Star Home announces retirement of CEO after 14 years
MOUNT VERNON — Ohio Eastern Star Home announces the retirement of CEO Michele Engelbach on July 3 following 14 years of dedicated leadership and service to the organization and the senior living community. During her tenure, Engelbach led the organization through significant growth, innovation, and transformation. Notable accomplishments include the…
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 makes every successful tree feel like a small victory. If you’ve ever tried growing plants at the edge of their…
Mount Vernon Community Band concert set for June 7
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Community Band is once again heading to the beautiful Ariel Park for a summer performance. The band will be meeting at the Park National Bank Pavilion inside Ariel Park on June 7 at 4 p.m. and will be going on a musical journey through…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports May 18
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls on May 18.
MVNU, Knox County Career Center partner to expand educational access
MOUNT VERNON — A new partnership between Mount Vernon Nazarene University and Knox County Career Center will forge a new path to a college degree for nearly 12,000 KCCC alumni, students, faculty and staff. MVNU and KCCC formalized a Gateway Partnership aimed at expanding access to higher education, strengthening workforce…
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 experience in event management, arts administration, education, and nonprofit operations. Most recently, she served as Assistant Director in Kenyon College’s…
Transition U grads leave with life skills
MOUNT VERNON – Their graduating class might have been the smallest in Ohio but no one anywhere worked harder to earn the right to put on a cap and gown. On May 15 Eddie Atkinson and Colton Young, both 22, said goodbye to Transition U, a program for students with…
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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…
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