Rare badger sighting captured in photograph at Willard Marsh Wildlife Area
WILLARD — A badger spotted earlier this month in the Willard Marsh Wildlife Area marks the second time such a creature has been discovered in north central Ohio in just…
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Balderson, Christian face off again in Ohio’s redrawn 12th Congressional District
Compare Troy Balderson and Jerrad Christian as Ohio’s redrawn 12th District voters weigh their rematch on Nov. 3.
Loudonville Public Library seeks renewal of 0.8-mill operating levy
LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville Public Library is asking voters to renew a 0.8-mill operating levy for five years on the Nov. 3 ballot. The renewal would keep the existing tax…
Centerburg students top virtual spelling bee
MANSFIELD – Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center held its annual county spelling bees for Crawford, Morrow, Richland and Knox counties last week in a spirited virtual contest that brought together 106…
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Six East Knox FFA members attend national convention in Indianapolis
HOWARD – Six members of the East Knox FFA attended the National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. There were more than 70,000 FFA members in attendance from all of the United States in attendance. East Knox members that went to the convention included Ava Page, Miranda Fawcett, Brayden Moran, Garrett Wesney, Bryar…
METRICH reports multi-county results from drug take back event
The METRICH Enforcement Unit along with the Mansfield Division of Police, Lexington Police Department, Community Action for Capable Youth (CACY), Richland County Solid Waste Authority, Richland Public Health, and the Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board, participated in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Take Back Initiative.…
Ohio among 20 states suing Dollar General alleging deceptive pricing
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson and 19 other state attorneys general have joined the Federal Trade Commission in its lawsuit against Dollar General, alleging that the retailer has knowingly persisted in overcharging customers and willfully failed to fix its deceptive pricing. “The prices on store shelves are what…
The Woodward Exchange takes an inside look at Owl Creek Produce Auction
In an informal conversation, Brown will share the history of Owl Creek Produce Auction, explain how the auction process works, and introduce audiences to the growers, consignors, and buyers who make it all possible.
Mount Vernon police reports Oct. 21 to 25
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Police Department issued the following reports for service calls from Oct. 21 to 25. Police Register 10-26-26Download Citations 10-26-26Download Offense 10-26-26Download
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Oct. 25
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for Oct. 25. Media_Report_2026-10-26_07.00.45Download
Danville, Fredericktown and Centerburg earn prep football postseason bids
Danville locked up the No. 2 seed in Region 27 of Division VII when the Ohio High School Athletic Association released its final computer ratings and first-round playoff pairings Sunday.
Danville police reports Oct. 16 through Oct. 24
The Danville Police Department responded to these calls between Oct. 16 though Oct. 24.
15 years ago my cousin unlocked 56 exotic animals, triggering a bizarre story that drew national attention
I was just 7 years old when Terry Thompson released 56 exotic animals into the hills outside Zanesville before allegedly killing himself. It was 2011, and I wasn’t old enough to know the national scale of the story, but I remember the murmurs from family members.
Fredericktown police reports Oct. 18 through 24
The Fredericktown Police Department responded to these calls Oct. 18 through Oct. 24.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Oct. 24
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to these calls on Oct. 24.
82-year-old Mount Vernon walker finishes 5th in Grandma Gatewood Challenge
Participants walk 5 miles at five state parks over five weeks. The event ran April through May and is in its second year.
Mount Vernon quilt group presents Quilt of Valor to Iraq veteran
“We can never know your sacrifice while keeping us safe. This Quilt of Valor says thank you for your service and sacrifice in serving our nation.”
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Oct. 23
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to these calls on Oct. 23. Media_Report_2026-10-24_07.00.45Download
Danville thumps East Knox to claim KMAC crown, perfect regular season
HOWARD — Emotions ran deep and covered the spectrum on Friday night as the Danville Blue Devils overwhelmed East Knox in the annual Devil-Dog game, 42-0. Under the visitors’ goal post at East Knox’s Chet Looney Stadium, Blue Devils fans, coaches and families celebrated not only the victory, but the…
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