State awards Knox County Sheriff’s Office $80,000 for body-worn cameras
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Sheriff’s Office will receive $80,000 in state funding to enhance its body-worn camera program. The KCSO is among 131 law enforcement agencies sharing $4.4…
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Centerburg resident says DORA sends the wrong message
Centerburg resident Kevin Bell said that creating a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area sends the wrong message and is a waste of money.
Mount Vernon Police Dept. honors officers at awards banquet
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Police Department honored its own for their dedication, outstanding service, and quick thinking in critical moments. The department gave out five awards at its…
Centerburg annexes 85.4 acres on Johnsville Road
CENTERBURG — Annexation and land use topped Centerburg Village Council’s agenda on Monday. Council members waived the third reading and approved annexing 85.4 acres on Johnsville Road into the village.…
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Fredericktown man indicted for alleged rape and attempted rape
MOUNT VERNON — A Knox County grand jury indicted Albert V. Stutzman, 48, of Fredericktown on two counts of alleged rape, one count of attempted rape and one count of gross sexual imposition during its most recent session. Below is a list of each charge with its corresponding severity: Count…
Vine Street standoff defendant to serve 30 days in Knox County jail
MOUNT VERNON — Justin L. Ross, 34, of Mount Vernon, was sentenced to 30 days in jail by Mount Vernon Municipal Court Judge John Thatcher on Monday for aggravated menacing and telecommunications harassment. Authorities arrested Ross and seized a firearm on Nov. 21, 2025 after a standoff led to the…
Team Tressel Fitness Challenge kicks off in more than 1,300 Ohio schools
COLUMBUS — Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel kicked off round two of the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge today in 1,376 schools across Ohio, with 390,845 students enrolled in the newest challenge. The challenge will take students 30 days to complete and asks them to set SMART goals in fitness, nutrition,…
OHSAA renames track and field state championships after Jesse Owens, announces schedule
COLUMBUS – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced that its annual track and field state championships in early June will be named after track and field legend and pioneer Jesse Owens, while the OHSAA also unveiled the schedule and format for this year’s event with the expansion to five…
Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon sets March 28 pancake fundraiser
MOUNT VERNON – The Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon invites the community to enjoy a delicious morning for a great cause at its All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Fundraiser on Saturday, March 28, from 8 to 11 a.m. The event will be held at Lakeholm Church of the Nazarene, located at 16001 Glen…
2 groundhogs, 1 February: Phil says bundle up; Chuck says flip-flops incoming
The timing for the end to this interminable winter depends on which woodchuck you choose to believe.
Brokaw’s title highlights 1st Mount Vernon girls wrestling tournament
MOUNT VERNON — Despite temperatures flirting with single digits, 21 teams from across Ohio braved the cold to etch their names in history as part of the first annual Mount Vernon Lady Jackets Legacy Wrestling Tournament at the Energy Fieldhouse on Sunday. West Salem Northwestern took home the team championship…
Mount Vernon Police reports Jan. 28 to Feb. 1
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Police Department issued the following report after officers’ activity from Jan. 28 to Feb. 1. These reports include arrests, citations, and crashes.
Mount Vernon Farmers Market accepting vendor applications for 2026
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Farmers Market is accepting vendor applications for the 2026 outdoor season. The market is held Saturday mornings from 9 am to noon on Mount Vernon’s Public Square, May through October. Now in its 23rd season, the market features farmers, gardeners, and vendors selling fruits…
Perrysville house fire destroys structure, kills 4 pets
PERRSYVILLE — No people were injured in a Perrysville house fire early Monday morning, but the flames led to the deaths of four pets. The fire consumed a home located at 954 Township Road 2506. The four adults and two children in the home were able to escape safely with…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Jan. 31-Feb. 1
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.
Clear Fork, Utica interested in joining Knox EMA’s school reunification plan
MOUNT VERNON — Emergency Management Agency Director James T. DeChant said Highland Local School District has joined local school reunification plans, and interest is spreading to other districts. “There have been some discussions with Utica schools, and Clear Fork Valley schools are interested in being part of the team and…
Casino Night brings fun to Ohio Eastern Star Home
MOUNT VERNON — The campus of The Ohio Eastern Star Home was buzzing with excitement on Thursday, Jan. 29, as residents enjoyed an energetic and festive Casino Day filled with games, prizes, and plenty of smiles. Casino tables were active throughout the event, featuring resident favorites such as Blackjack, Roulette,…
The 7th Grader: FCFD Chief Scott Mast’s memoir
EDITOR’S NOTE: Fredericktown Community Fire District Chief Scott Mast announced he will be retiring on April 18 during FCFD’s Jan. 24 awards banquet. At that banquet, Mast emotionally shared his memoir titled The 7th Grader. Mast’s full memoir is below. FREDERICKTOWN — As I reminisce about my time in the fire…
Danville police reports Jan. 12 through Jan. 31
DANVILLE — Listed below are the police reports in Danville and Brinkhaven from Jan. 12 through Jan. 31, courtesy of Chief Monte L. Vance.
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