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Knox County Eagles soar over Bad Boys in community basketball game
MOUNT VERNON — If points were awarded for enthusiasm, the Knox County Eagles Special Olympics basketball team might well be making a run at the Final Four. The Eagles beat…
Knox County Regional Planning Commission recommends rezoning Pacemakers Dragway
A 70-year-old NHRA dragstrip at 8926 Columbus Road could soon give way to residential housing.
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Washington Forum returns with third installment March 31
MOUNT VERNON – The third installment of the Washington Forum will take place on Tuesday, March 31 at 6 p.m. at The Gathering Place, 425 S. Edgewood Road, Mount Vernon. Titled “The Room Where It Happens: How Government Really Works from City Hall to Capitol Hill,” this event will provide…
‘Jazz Night’ swings at The Ohio Eastern Star Home
MOUNT VERNON — Residents of The Ohio Eastern Star Home recently stepped back intime for an evening of music during a special Jazz Night event on campus. The community was transformed into a classic jazz lounge, complete with warm lighting, vintage-inspired décor, and an inviting atmosphere reminiscent of an old-time…
Power siting board denies construction of solar energy project in Morrow County
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) Thursday denied Crossroads Solar I, LLC’s proposal to construct a 94 megawatt solar-powered electric generation facility in Morrow County. Crossroads Solar proposed to construct the facility within a 726-acre project area in Cardington, Lincoln, and Westfield townships. The OPSB found that, based…
Before math or science classes, it’s dance time
MOUNT VERNON — “Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance.” – Martha Graham, pioneering American dancer and choreographer known as the Mother of Modern Dance. MOUNT VERNON – Second-grader Joleen was among a long line of students and staff dancing to the music of the…
Windstorm damages Curtis Building in Mount Vernon
The structure at 10-16 N. Main St. in Mount Vernon, commonly known as the Curtis Building, experienced significant damage during the windstorm that blew through Mount Vernon on March 13.
Garfield Heights senior Marcus Johnson repeats as Ohio Mr. Basketball
COLUMBUS – Senior Marcus Johnson of Garfield Heights High School was named 2026 Ohio Mr. Basketball on Thursday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association, becoming the seventh player to earn the award twice since it was first handed out in 1988. Marcus won the award last year as a junior,…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports March 18
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls on March 18.
Mount Vernon Municipal Minute: The winds rolled in, the trees came down
The high winds that rolled in on Friday created “all kinds of destruction,” with multiple reports of downed trees and power lines.
Celebrities take on Knox County Special Olympians at MVNU Friday night
MOUNT VERNON — Anyone looking to fill their Friday evening with a SPECIAL EVENT need look no further than the Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Ariel Arena at 6 p.m. “We are excited about this special event, the Knox County Special Olympics basketball team (the Eagles) challenging local celebrities,” said Talisha Beha, Knox…
Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau unveils 2026-27 official adventure guide
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau (KCCVB) announces the launch of the 2026-2027 Official Adventure Guide. Produced in collaboration with Great Lakes Publishing, this new biennial magazine serves as the definitive resource for visitors looking to explore the scenic landscapes, historic charm, and vibrant local culture of…
New Heart of Ohio playground to open at Memorial Park in Centerburg
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Foundation is proud to celebrate the opening of the new Heart of Ohio Playground at Memorial Park in Centerburg. The playground is made possible through community support and funding raised through the Friends of Memorial Park Fund at the foundation. A public ribbon-cutting ceremony…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports March 17
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports on March 17.
Knox County Career Center students qualify for state conference
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Career Center students competed in the SkillsUSA Central Region competition held at Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County (C-TEC) on March 13. Gavin Domka, a junior in Metal Fabrication and Welding, placed first in the Welding competition. Brandyn Thomas, a junior in Health…
Changing times: Breaking down Knox County’s recent census data
“I’m going through changes, I’m going through changes,” Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne sings in “Changes.” MOUNT VERNON — Knox County is going through some changes just like the late singer Ozzy Osbourne was back in 1972. At least the United States Census Bureau says so. The federal agency released its…
Husted recognizes memory of 3 Ohio servicemen killed after crash in Iraq
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) delivered a speech Tuesday on the Senate floor recognizing the service and sacrifice Capt. Seth Koval, Capt. Curtis Angst and Major Sgt. Tyler Simmons who lost their lives in a KC-135 crash in Iraq on March 12, 2026. The three servicemembers were serving with the…
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