East Knox graduates 78 during Sunday commencement
HOWARD — Jaidyn Hawkins’ mortarboard said it all: On to my new dream. Seventy-eight graduates left the East Knox High School gymnasium ready to take on the world following commencement…
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Knox ESC welcomed to downtown Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON – More than 112 after its founding, the Knox Educational Service Center has settled into the most historic section of the city’s downtown. The Knox Chamber of Commerce…
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ISS to launch supplemental food program for Knox County seniors
MOUNT VERNON — Interchurch Social Services announces it will partner with Mid-Ohio Food Collective on a supplemental senior food program. The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is designed to improve the health of qualifying individuals by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA Foods. Thisprogram is open to Knox County residents with low…
Mount Vernon Sting soccer squad reaches Ohio State Cup semifinal
MOUNT VERNON — It might be considered one of Knox County’s hidden gems. On May 16, the Mount Vernon Sting Soccer Club will attempt to come out of hiding and advance in The Ohio State Cup semifinal in Dublin. According to its website, the Ohio Cup is “Ohio’s premier state-wide soccer…
Ohio State Highway Patrol plans OVI checkpoint in Knox County on Friday evening
An OVI checkpoint will be conducted in 24 counties on Friday evening, including Knox, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
OBPC returns to the Mount Vernon stage with ‘The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs’
MOUNT VERNON – In its 26th year of community theater, Orange Barrel Production Company presents the popular classic “The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!” Join the cast as it retells the popular story of the 3 Little Pigs, but with a twist. Did Alexander T. Wolf really kill…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports May 13
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on May 13.
Fredericktown Historical Society expands into former funeral home
The Knox County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to celebrate the organization’s move to a new location.
Centerburg Lions Club hosts Liberty Day assembly for sixth graders
CENTERBURG — The Centerburg Lions Club held its annual Liberty Day assembly at Centerburg Middle School on May 12 at 10 a.m., featuring Judge Andrew King, Fifth District Court of Appeals, as the guest speaker. During the program, the club distributed pocket editions of the U.S. Constitution to all sixth‑grade…
Commissioners open bids for Knox County road resurfacing
The Knox County commissioners held bid openings on May 12 for the county’s annual resurfacing program.
Ohio governor announces new Medicaid fraud prevention initiatives
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Wednesday that he is implementing several new fraud prevention initiatives to strengthen and build-upon long-standing efforts to fight fraud, waste, and abuse in the Ohio Medicaid system. “Ohio has long been a national leader in fighting Medicaid fraud. Ohio has one of the…
ParaPsyCon 7 brings psychics, ghost hunters and cryptid seekers to Mansfield’s haunted prison
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the beginning of a semi-regular feature that will stretch into the fall that will profile haunted houses, paranormal activity and more. If you have any ideas that involve this subject matter, please contact Hannah Martin at Hannah@RichlandSource.com. MANSFIELD — If the walls of the Ohio State…
Knox County Sheriff’s Office provides staffing update
Lt. James Ferenbaugh reported 26 uniformed deputies are currently assigned to patrol. That includes school resource officers and village units.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports May 12
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on May 12.
Leaning joins Knox County Area Development Foundation as economic coordinator
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Area Development Foundation has announced the hiring of Maxwell Leaning as the organization’s new economic development coordinator. Leaning starts his new role on June 1, 2026. A lifelong resident of Knox County, Leaning brings a strong background in local business engagement, community involvement, and…
Danville’s Hackman wins 4 events at KMAC Track & Field Championships
MOUNT GILEAD — Danville’s Kelsey Hackman was at it again during Tuesday’s Knox Morrow Athletic Conference Track & Field Championships. Hackman won four individual events for a second year in a row, defending her KMAC titles in the long jump, 100-meter dash and the 100 and 300 hurdles. The junior…
2 Wayne County Sheriff’s officers stabbed, suspect sits in Ashland County Jail
CONGRESS TOWNSHIP — Two Wayne County Sheriff’s officers were stabbed and a suspect was arrested and sits in the Ashland County Jail after an incident on Tuesday morning, according to the department’s Facebook page. Sheriff Tom Ballinger and Sgt. Dan Broome were both transported to Wooster Community Hospital, with Broome…
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