Mount Vernon to host Washington Forum on Feb. 24
MOUNT VERNON – The City of Mount Vernon invites the community to the second installment of the Washington Forum, “Ohio’s Role in Shaping the Nation: Mother of Presidents,” on Tuesday,…
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LOUDONVILLE – Jason Van Sickle is officially hanging up his public official hat, and resigning from his position as Loudonville’s mayor. Van Sickle announced his plan to resign at the…
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62 degrees coming in February? Buckeye Chuck is prepped for a victory lap
Don’t throw away your coat or mittens just yet. But Buckeye Chuck may have once again trumped Punxsutawney Phil.
Mount Vernon Police reports Feb. 11 to 16
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Police Department issued the following report after officers’ activity from Feb. 11 to 16. These reports include arrests, citations, and crashes.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Feb. 16
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on Feb. 16.
Former Centerburg supt. teaches artificial intelligence class at Ashland University
MOUNT VERNON – Former Centerburg Local Schools Supt. Mike Hebenthal understands the challenges that classroom teachers face. He also recognizes the opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) offers to benefit teachers and students. “AI is going to have a profound effect on education, more profound even that the impact computers have…
Streaking Pleasant awaits unbeaten Fredericktown in tournament opener
FREDERICKTOWN — The Freddies will have their hands full. Undefeated Fredericktown (19-0) earned the No. 4 seed during Sunday’s Division VI central district tournament draw and will open postseason play against No. 8 Pleasant (13-7). The Spartans will visit Fredericktown at 1 p.m. Feb. 28. Pleasant has won eight straight…
Knox County Sheriff’s Office safely detonates 64 military-grade anti-aircraft rounds
MOUNT VERNON — CH Tool & Die workers have handled various calibers of ammunition over their 79 years in the bullet business. But what they found on Feb. 13 was certainly unexpected. The company discovered four military transport canisters, each containing 16 40-millimeter anti-aircraft, high-explosive rounds, when cleaning out their…
Mount Vernon’s Mullins eclipses 100-win plateau
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon’s Luke Mullins goes through his pre-bout routine of stretching before matches. Clearly, it works. The 190-pound senior recently notched his 100th career victory at the Maumee Bay Classic. On Saturday, he swept through his bracket to help the Yellow Jackets claim the Licking County League Championship…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Feb. 15
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on Feb. 15.
Mount Vernon hires expert to attract retail, restaurants
City leaders have turned to Alabama-based Retail Strategies LLC for help in attracting retail and restaurant opportunities to Mount Vernon.
Howard resident receives Lamb Award for service to youth
MOUNT VERNON — Distinguished Eagle Scout and Council Commissioner Pierre “Frank” O’Hare received the Lamb Award during the worship service at Faith Lutheran Church on Scout Sunday, Feb. 8. Faith Lutheran Church and Muskingum Valley Council (MVC), Scouting America, presented O’Hare the award for distinguished service to the church and…
Mount Vernon man, 24, killed in motorcycle crash Saturday night
A 24-year-old motorcycle operator was killed in a crash Saturday evening, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Feb. 14
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on Feb. 14.
Danville Heritage Association nears library expansion goal & March permits
“The only thing you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library.” — Albert Einstein DANVILLE — Well, Einstein, the Danville Heritage Association (DHA) is putting that motto into motion as the group nears their $200,000 goal to expand the Danville Public Library into a bigger building at…
Beheler recognized for outstanding service to Knox County Fair
COLUMBUS — Dustin Behler is among the individuals the Ohio Department of Agriculture recently recognized for outstanding service to their local fairs. ODA Director Brian Baldridge presented each winner with a certificate at the annual Ohio Fair Managers Association convention held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in January. Beheler…
Knox County Sheriff’s Office safely detonates old military explosives
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Sheriff’s Office reported Friday on its Facebook page that officials discovered a deposit of old military explosives on North Sandusky Street. With the assistance of the Columbus Bomb Squad and the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team, the ordnance was safely…
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