Mount Vernon celebrates Constitution Day with community reading
The Lucy Knox Chapter of DAR celebrated the 239th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution with a community reading.
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Mount Vernon Police Chief Morgan honored with Ohio’s Blue Line Award
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Police Chief Robert Morgan was recognized with the state’s prestigious Blue Line Award at the 2026 Law Enforcement Training Symposium hosted by the Ohio Peace…
Mount Vernon council delays vote on vehicle lease program, approves hiring firefighters
Concern about who approves future lease agreements for police vehicles caused city council members to delay a third-reading vote on a lease program through Enterprise Fleet Management.
Mayor Matt Starr emphasizes strength of gratitude at annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
The theme of Mayor Matt Starr’s speech at the 2026 Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast was “The Strength of a Grateful Community.”
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Title I funding provides additional support for Knox County students
In Knox County, Title I funding supports students through local school districts and non-public school services.
Mount Vernon backs away from Flock contract
City council and administration officials are pulling back from using automated license plate reader technology in the wake of public opposition.
ODNR launches new website to buy Ohio-grown trees
COLUMBUS – From buckeye to pawpaw to American chestnut, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry is making it easier for Ohioans to purchase locally-grown trees with the Buckeye State Tree Nursery online ordering system. Customers can visit nursery.ohiodnr.gov to browse available tree species and place orders directly online. The…
Lucas ground attack brings home first victory in Northern 10 Conference
COLUMBUS — Four weeks are in the books for Ohio’s high school football season and here’s who earned the spotlight last Friday night: -Lucas’ Brady Anschutz ran for 147 yards on 13 carries with a touchdown while Brady Guegold added 136 yards on 22 carries and a score in the…
East Knox FFA finishes 4th in local forestry competition
HOWARD — The East Knox FFA sent 16 members to the recent Knox County Forestry competition at the Swendal Farm just outside of Danville. The Bulldogs placed 4th overall in the county in the timber cruising division. They used the International rule where they applied their mathematical skills in not…
Ohio School Report Cards show 5-year high in literacy proficiency
COLUMBUS —Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) Director Stephen D. Dackin announced Tuesday the release of the 2026 Ohio School Report Cards. The results show Ohio students are making significant gains in literacy, with statewide English language arts proficiency reaching a…
Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival has new location, dates for 2027
The move represents an opportunity to build on the festival’s history while creating new possibilities for musicians, artists, families, visitors, vendors, volunteers and the entire community.
Local musicians join for ‘A Night at the Theater’ on Sept. 25 at The Woodward Opera House
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Community Band (MVCB) and Knox Community Jazz Orchestra (KCJO) are again joining forces to present “A Night at the Theater.” The concert is slated for Friday, Sept. 25, at 6:30 p.m. at The Woodward Opera House. Admission is free, with donations being accepted at…
ODNR celebrates fall migration with 3rd annual Headlands Birding Festival
MENTOR — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has announced the return of the third annual Headlands Birding Festival, happening Sept. 18 to 20, at Headlands Beach State Park and other nearby natural areas. This vibrant, three-day event celebrates the breathtaking phenomenon of fall migration, when countless bird species travel…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Sept. 14
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on Sept. 14.
Fredericktown High School sparks new welding program with community support
A combined total of $51,500 will go toward the purchase of three new welders for the school.
United Way of Knox County hires Brit Eaton as Executive Director
MOUNT VERNON — Brit Eaton was unanimously selected as the next United Way of Knox County Executive Director, according to a press release issued Monday by the organization’s Board of Directors. Eaton will officially begin her role on Sept. 28, as United Way of Knox County marks its 75th anniversary…
A Stroll Through the Garden: What are the perils of Tomato Southern Blight?
In mid-July, I found out the Mansfield Extension Office got a call about a tomato problem while I was volunteering to answer gardening questions. I’m part of the Master Gardeners, a national volunteer group connected to the Ohio extension service. This year, I wanted to get more involved. Usually, I’d…
Manager of northern Ohio dairy sentenced for role in waterway pollution that caused a fish kill
TOLEDO – A 54-year-old man employed at a northern Ohio dairy was sentenced after he admitted responsibility for environmental pollutants that were dumped into a waterway. Teunis Jan Willemsen, a citizen of the Netherlands residing in Frankton, Indiana, was sentenced to 15 months of probation and ordered to pay a…
Mount Vernon police reports Sept. 9 to 14
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Police Department issued the following reports for service calls from Sept. 9 to 14.
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