Line dancing and country rock outshine a damp night in Mount Vernon
The mood inside the Schnormeier Event Center was anything but gray Saturday evening although sprinkles fell outside.
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I was recently invited to visit a little-known treasure in Mount Vernon called the Stone Garden, which sits next to a busy community garden. The Stone Garden is noted for…
MVNU’s McNeal wins Victoria Allen Civilian Leadership Award
DAYTON — Attorney General Andy Wilson joined peace officers this week at the 2026 Law Enforcement Training Symposium (LETS) to honor their achievements and thank them for their dedicated service to…
Bigfoot is afoot: Mohican Bigfoot Festival returns Saturday
Bigfoot enthusiasts and skeptics alike are invited Saturday to the second annual Mohican Bigfoot Festival in downtown Loudonville.
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Mansfield woman one of 5 sentenced in interstate drug trafficking operation
CLEVELAND – Five individuals, one of them from Mansfield, are heading to federal prison for their roles in a drug trafficking conspiracy that trafficked illegal drugs from California to Ohio, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio. U.S. District Judge Donald C. Nugent imposed…
Mansfield man killed in I-270 crash early Thursday morning in Columbus
COLUMBUS — A Mansfield man was killed after a two-vehicle crash on I-270 early Thursday morning, according to a Columbus police report. Mario Tufts-Davison, 51, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash around 12:49 a.m., the report stated. The driver of the other vehicle was not named, but…
Commissioners hope to reopen Knox County compost site Oct. 5
A new management agreement lowers the county’s costs and brings a cleaner and freshly regraded site.
Church at Chapel Hill announces 4th annual Community Fall Festival
MOUNT VERNON — Church at Chapel Hill announces its 4th annual Community Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct.18, from 4–7:30 p.m. This free event brings local families together for an evening filled with laughter, entertainment, activities, and fun for all ages. Activities include: “Fall Fest is about so much more than an…
Fredericktown celebrates stadium renovation
The first game in the new stadium is set for tomorrow night, when the Freddies host KMAC rival Cardington-Lincoln Pirates.
Knox County Community Health Center awarded two HRSA badges
The Advancing Health Information Technology for Quality and National Quality Leader-Behavioral Health badges reflect the center’s dedication to patient-centered care.
Centerburg’s annual farming festival kicks off on Saturday
The annual festival celebrates the village’s farming heritage through historical farming demonstrations, tractor and machinery displays, a craft show and horticultural exhibits.
“Our Story, 200 Years”: A documentary of Mount Vernon’s rich legacy
MOUNT VERNON — More than 20 years ago, community members came together to commemorate Mount Vernon’s first 200 years by telling their stories and thoseof their loved ones. Many of them are no longer with us, but their voices remain in a locally produced documentary film. Come hear them…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Sept. 16
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls handled on Sept. 16.
Orange Barrel brings murder, mayhem and comedy to Knox County
MOUNT VERNON – Orange Barrel Production Company (OBPC) will present “A Bull in a China Shop” Oct. 2-3 and Oct. 8-10. All performances will be held at The Crossroads Theater located in the AdministrationBuilding on the campus of the Mount Vernon Developmental Center, 1250Vernonview Drive. Rich in humor with memorable…
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 Officer Training Academy in Dayton. The annual honor recognizes a law enforcement officer who demonstrates exceptional innovation and devises lasting,…
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.
Ohio man indicted in 31-year-old cold case murder of mother and baby boy
MARIETTA — A second man has been indicted and arrested in connection with the 1995 murders of a Washington County mother and son who were found inside their burned mobile home in Prairie Township. Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson and Washington County Sheriff Mark Warden announced Wednesday the grand jury…
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.”
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Sept. 15
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to 39 calls on Sept. 15.
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