Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission: focused on growth
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission representatives updated the county commissioners on how MORPC plans to help its 15-county region grow “better and smarter.”
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Mount Liberty’s Miss Gertie Cochran goes boyfriend-fishing in New York City
MOUNT LIBERTY — Samuel Phillips finished a long day at work, selling men’s clothes to customers at the respected Fifth Avenue retailer Rogers Peet & Company in New York City.…
National Weather Service issues Flash Flood Warning for Knox, Ashland, Richland, Morrow counties
CLEVELAND — The flash flooding warning for Knox, Richland, Ashland, and Morrow counties has been extended to 3:15 a.m. on Saturday, April 4. The National Weather Service in Cleveland has…
Fredericktown football players improve flexibility via yoga workouts
FREDERICKTOWN — It is not unusual for NFL players to take ballet lessons. So there was a method to the madness when Fredericktown football coach Scott Spitler teamed with Lorraine…
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Mohican River Watershed is the epicenter of water quality improvement
Solutions Journalism Series This story is Part II of a two-part Solutions Journalism series about the Mohican River’s water quality and how local agencies are working to address the issue. “Who wouldn’t want to come out here, go for a run or walk? It’s so peaceful,” Ashland County Park District…
Legacy of love shines on renovated Mount Vernon softball facility
The Lady Jackets will open the 2026 softball campaign on April 8 on a newly renovated field, thanks to what became a legacy of love.
Celebrating organ, eye & tissue donation in April
MOUNT VERNON — National Donate Life Month is a time to educate about organ, eye, and tissue donation, and to honor and remember donors and the lives they have saved and healed. The decision to be an organ, eye, and tissue donor gives hope to the 100,000 people on the…
Fredericktown police reports March 22-28
FREDERICKTOWN — Fredericktown officers responded to these calls for service between March 22 and March 28.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports April 1
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on April 1.
EmpowHER honors Knox County women
The fifth annual EmpowHER event on March 13 did not reach its full potential, but the women who gathered at Kenyon’s Lowry Center still uplifted, encouraged, and empowered one another.
Mohican River continues to see downgraded water quality: Why?
Solutions Journalism Series This story is Part I of a two-part Solutions Journalism series about the Mohican River’s water quality and how local agencies are addressing the issue. Part II will be published on April 3. The Mohican River was designated an Ohio scenic river in 2006. The Ohio Department…
Red X sign helps Central Ohio Joint Fire District make safe decisions
COJFD implements an exterior marking system that indicates the interior conditions of a building.
OHSBCA selects Fredericktown’s Dibling as Ohio’s Division V Coach of the Year
FREDERICKTOWN — Derek Dibling was honored by a jury of his peers. Fredericktown’s boys basketball coach was selected Ohio’s Division V Coach of the Year by the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association earlier this week. The Freddies were a perfect 22-0 during the regular season — unofficially the first…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports March 31
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on March 31.
Home stretch: Winter Sanctuary aims to open new shelter in November 2027
Buying the building at 106 W. Ohio Ave. marked a milestone for the homeless shelter.
East Knox FFA team finishes 7th in Ashland Invitational
HOWARD — Six members of the East Knox FFA recently competed in the Ashland Invitational Career Development Events held at the Ashland County Fairgrounds where they participated in three categories – Milk Quality & Products, Equine Management Evaluation and Poultry. The Milk Quality & Products team placed 7th in the…
Gene Haas Foundation awards Knox County Career Center $25,000
MOUNT VERNON — The Gene Haas Foundation awarded the Knox County Career Center a $25,000 grant to support scholarships, along with additional authorized uses of the grant funds. Scholarships are to be awarded to students who are currently enrolled or will be enrolling in a CNC training or engineering program…
East Knox FFA celebrates annual awards banquet
HOWARD — The East Knox FFA chapter recently conducted its annual member awards banquet in the high school Auditorium following a catered meal in the cafeteria. Approximately 225 members, parents, and guests were in attendance. Several members were recognized for achieving significant milestones within the FFA organization. Hayden Baker and…
East Knox FFA takes 6th at Ag Mechanical Skills CDE
HOWARD — Four members of the East Knox FFA recently competed in the District 7 FFA Ag Mechanical Skills Career Development Event held at Licking Valley High School in Hanover. The team took 6th place overall in the six-county District 7 event which consists of 31 schools that have FFAs.…
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