Sex offender with Richland County ties captured by U.S. Marshals after 15 years on the loose
WHEELING, W. Va. – A fugitive sex offender with Richland County ties is finally behind bars after 15 years on the run. Members of the U.S. Marshals Mountain State Fugitive…
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Proper cracks 200-win plateau with Danville basketball programs
DANVILLE — In his novel by the same name, Thomas Wolfe wrote “you can’t go home again.” If you never leave, you don’t have to go back and that can…
Feb. 7: Mount Vernon-area girls basketball roundup
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Do you know these mystery children (or their dog) from Fredericktown in 1910?
FREDERICKTOWN — The postcard features a chatty text, written in pencil: Hello Hulda: This is our little flock, they have the sun grins. Ethel took them some time ago.You can…
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Knox County Sheriff’s reports Feb. 6
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on Feb. 6.
Libero rules adjusted in high school volleyball
INDIANAPOLIS — High school volleyball teams will now be permitted to designate up to two libero players during each set, creating additional participation opportunities without needing to use a substitution. In all, seven rules changes were recommended by the NFHS Volleyball Rules Committee at its annual meeting Jan. 11 to…
Ciotola challenges Pursel in GOP primary for Knox County commissioner
MOUNT VERNON — The May 5 primary ballot features a contested race for Knox County commissioner. The filing date was Wednesday at 4 p.m. The Knox County Board of Elections must certify the petitions by Feb. 17. Butler Township resident Christa Ciotola will challenge incumbent commissioner Bill Pursel in the…
Redbirds overcome odds, nab share of KMAC crown
LOUDONVILLE – It would make perfect sense if the members of the Loudonville girls basketball team received free passes to Cedar Point once this season ends. There might not be another team in the area that can withstand a wild roller coaster of adjustments better than the Redbirds. The LHS…
Danville stymies East Knox upset bid with 2nd-half rally in KMAC clash
HOWARD — Danville unleashed a big second half to thwart ancient rival East Knox’s upset bid on Friday night to collect a Knox-Morrow Athletic Conference boys basketball road win. In the end, the Blue Devils earned a 65-36 decision. “I felt like we were back on our heels a bit,” Danville…
Mount Vernon Municipal Court to conduct safe surrender program Feb. 26
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Municipal Court will conduct another Safe Surrender Program on Feb. 26 from noon to 4 p.m. Individuals with active arrest warrants out of the Mount Vernon Municipal Court who report to the courtroom at that time will not be arrested. Instead, they may meet…
Cold case Ohio fugitive sought for sex offenses arrested in La. after 8 years on the run
GLENMORA, Louisiana – The U.S. Marshals Service led Western District of Louisiana Monroe Fugitive Task Force arrested Daniel Bohatch, 40, on Friday afternoon. The Ohio fugitive was wanted by the Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Office for 6 counts of rape, 3 counts of gross sexual imposition and 1 count of sexual…
OHSAA state basketball tournaments return to Dayton-area sites
The Ohio High School Athletic Association’s girls and boys basketball state tournaments return to the Dayton area for a sixth consecutive year in 2026. University of Dayton Arena, which has hosted the tournaments since 2021, will once again serve as the site for all seven girls and boys state championship…
30-year-old killed in Friday morning Wayne County crash
PAINT TOWNSHIP — A Dalton woman was killed Friday morning after a two-vehicle crash in Wayne County, according to the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Ina M. Wengerd, 30, died as a result of the accident, the Patrol reported. Wengerd was wearing her safety belt at the…
Park district, Philander Chase partner to enlarge old-growth forest
A public-private partnership has added 40 acres to The Woodlands, a 165-acre old-growth forest surrounding the Mount Vernon Developmental Center.
Knox Community Hospital Auxiliary opens healthcare scholarship opportunity
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox Community Hospital Auxiliary will be offering academic scholarships to high school seniors and college students interested in pursuing or currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree in a health care profession. Applications are available from the high school guidance offices of Centerburg, Danville, Fredericktown, East Knox, and…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Feb. 5
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on Feb. 5.
Safe winter play: Tips to keep kids warm and injury free outdoors
Winter weather may make for curmudgeonly adults, but snow days and sled riding are quintessential joys for many children. Outdoor winter play is the stuff of core memories, but like anything worthwhile in life, it comes with some risk. That’s why we talked with Dr. Michael Patrick Jr, an emergency…
Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission winter crisis program continues
The Ohio Department of Development and Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission want to help alleviate the burden of costly energy bills.
Ariel Foundation accepting applications for James Buchwald Engineering Scholarship
The Ariel Foundation is now accepting applications for the James P. Buchwald Engineering Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year.
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