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.…
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Spring flooding provides perfect scenarios for Black Fork rescue training
When Central Ohio’s rivers proved too tame for swiftwater rescue training, Black Fork of the Mohican rose to the occasion.
Bears, bobcats and badgers: Ohio’s wild side is quietly rebounding
Rare wildlife like bobcats and black bears is returning to Ohio as humans retreat indoors—discover more about this surprising trend now.
Lucy Lee: A Romani toddler in Mound View Cemetery?
Written records can only get you so far. I’ve made the searching for obscure records a key part of how I reconstitute stories of the deep past of Knox County.…
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Knox County Sheriff’s reports May 15
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on May 15.
Fredericktown High School graduates 105 in Class of 2026
FREDERICKTOWN — A few tears, numerous smiles and a sense of accomplishment filled Fredericktown High School’s gymnasium on Friday night. The Class of 2026, 105 strong, graduated during commencement ceremonies in front of a full house of family and friends. Valedictorians Katherine Bellman, Raegan Blanchard, Alexander Broerman, Cooper Love and…
Planned signs along Mohican River aim to improve emergency response abilities
Read about the Mohican River project that aims to enhance safety and communication for visitors and emergency responders alike.
Show stoppers: Top 10 performances from Sonic Temple Day One
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MVNU celebrates 66th commencement, awards 565 diplomas
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University celebrated its 66th commencement May 9, awarding 565 diplomas during two ceremonies that challenged graduates to lead lives rooted in faith, compassion and service. The university conferred degrees on 241 undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences and 324 undergraduate…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports May 14
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on May 14.
Knox ESC welcomed to downtown Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON – More than 112 after its founding, the Knox Educational Service Center has settled into the most historic section of the city’s downtown. The Knox Chamber of Commerce was on hand Wednesday afternoon to officially welcome the ESC into its new offices in the Woodward Annex, located adjacent…
East Knox non-renews boys basketball coach
HOWARD — The East Knox Board of Education voted 3-2 to not renew the contract of boys basketball coach Ryan Powell at Thursday night’s meeting. Despite numerous Powell supporters in attendance, the board cited concerns about the coach’s win-loss record and open communication with the players. Powell compiled an 80-125…
Open Source: What’s the story behind the walnut trees harvested on Knox County’s bike paths?
Questions poured in when walnut trees along the county’s bike paths were cut down in March.
Centerburg blasts Pleasant to advance in girls softball tourney
CENTERBURG — It didn’t take the Centerburg girls softball team long to show why it’s 21-3 overall and 12-1 in the Knox Morrow Athletic Conference. Senior Abby Herren led off the bottom of the first inning with no doubt about it, a home run to centerfield. Jazmyn Larimore, a sophomore,…
Here’s your farmers market guide for north central Ohio 2026
Farmers market season has officially begun, with weekly pop-ups springing up like dandelions across north central Ohio. If you’re ready to cut out the middleman and get your own juicy fruits and crunchy vegetables, vibrant bouquets, baked goods, crafts and local honey straight from the source, keep reading. Farmers markets…
ISS to launch supplemental food program for Knox County seniors
MOUNT VERNON — Interchurch Social Services announces it will partner with Mid-Ohio Food Collective on a supplemental senior food program. The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is designed to improve the health of qualifying individuals by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA Foods. Thisprogram is open to Knox County residents with low…
Mount Vernon Sting soccer squad reaches Ohio State Cup semifinal
MOUNT VERNON — It might be considered one of Knox County’s hidden gems. On May 16, the Mount Vernon Sting Soccer Club will attempt to come out of hiding and advance in The Ohio State Cup semifinal in Dublin. According to its website, the Ohio Cup is “Ohio’s premier state-wide soccer…
Ohio State Highway Patrol plans OVI checkpoint in Knox County on Friday evening
An OVI checkpoint will be conducted in 24 counties on Friday evening, including Knox, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
OBPC returns to the Mount Vernon stage with ‘The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs’
MOUNT VERNON – In its 26th year of community theater, Orange Barrel Production Company presents the popular classic “The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!” Join the cast as it retells the popular story of the 3 Little Pigs, but with a twist. Did Alexander T. Wolf really kill…
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