Israel-based company to build manufacturing facility, could employ 200 workers in Ashland
ASHLAND — Israel-based Meptagon has selected Ashland’s Industrial Park to serve as the location of the company’s newest manufacturing facility. Ashland City Council approved the sale of 10 acres located…
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Ciotola challenges Pursel in GOP primary for Knox County commissioner
MOUNT VERNON — The May 5 primary ballot features a contested race for Knox County commissioner. The filing date was Wednesday at 4 p.m. The Knox County Board of Elections…
Redbirds overcome odds, nab share of KMAC crown
LOUDONVILLE – It would make perfect sense if the members of the Loudonville girls basketball team received free passes to Cedar Point once this season ends. There might not be…
Danville stymies East Knox upset bid with 2nd-half rally in KMAC clash
HOWARD — Danville unleashed a big second half to thwart ancient rival East Knox’s upset bid on Friday night to collect a Knox-Morrow Athletic Conference boys basketball road win. In…
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30-year-old killed in Friday morning Wayne County crash
PAINT TOWNSHIP — A Dalton woman was killed Friday morning after a two-vehicle crash in Wayne County, according to the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Ina M. Wengerd, 30, died as a result of the accident, the Patrol reported. Wengerd was wearing her safety belt at the…
Park district, Philander Chase partner to enlarge old-growth forest
A public-private partnership has added 40 acres to The Woodlands, a 165-acre old-growth forest surrounding the Mount Vernon Developmental Center.
Knox Community Hospital Auxiliary opens healthcare scholarship opportunity
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox Community Hospital Auxiliary will be offering academic scholarships to high school seniors and college students interested in pursuing or currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree in a health care profession. Applications are available from the high school guidance offices of Centerburg, Danville, Fredericktown, East Knox, and…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Feb. 5
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on Feb. 5.
Safe winter play: Tips to keep kids warm and injury free outdoors
Winter weather may make for curmudgeonly adults, but snow days and sled riding are quintessential joys for many children. Outdoor winter play is the stuff of core memories, but like anything worthwhile in life, it comes with some risk. That’s why we talked with Dr. Michael Patrick Jr, an emergency…
Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission winter crisis program continues
The Ohio Department of Development and Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission want to help alleviate the burden of costly energy bills.
Ariel Foundation accepting applications for James Buchwald Engineering Scholarship
The Ariel Foundation is now accepting applications for the James P. Buchwald Engineering Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Knox Community Hospital celebrates milestone with 100th placenta donation
Knox Community Hospital is proud to announce its 100th placenta donation through Lifeline of Ohio’s Placenta Donation Program.
Fredericktown FFA attends Knox County public speaking event
FREDERICKTOWN — The Fredericktown FFA Chapter recently sent four members to the Sub-District Knox County Public Speaking Career Development Event. Centerburg High School hosted the event. The public speaking contest is divided into three categories: extemporaneous public speaking, beginning prepared public speaking, and advanced prepared public speaking. In extemporaneous public…
Knox County Transit adds southern route, modifies Coshocton Express & Round Hill
MOUNT VERNON — Transit Director Bethany Celmar said changes are in the works for the free routes Knox County Transit offers after December’s six-month review. Changes become effective Feb. 17. “We wanted to make changes and utilize what we have the best way possible,” Celmar told county commissioners Thursday. A…
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 million in the fifth round of the Ohio Body-Worn Camera Grant Program. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced awards on Monday.…
Up to 3 inches of snow forecast locally; optimism accumulation far less certain
This winter of our discontent — now in its 14th consecutive month — announced Thursday it will extend its stay.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Feb. 4
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports on Feb. 4.
Knox County reports 17 bald eagles, 9th among Ohio’s 88 counties
COLUMBUS – A bald eagle midwinter citizen survey counted 715 bald eagles thanks to 391 separate reports from Jan. 7 to 21 in the Buckeye State, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. With the United States’ 250th anniversary year underway in 2026, the Division of Wildlife…
Autopsy reports show former Ashland dentist & wife were shot 16 times
According to autopsy reports from the Franklin County Coroner’s Office, Spencer Tepe, 37, and Monique Tepe, 39, were shot a total of 16 times.
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