Civil Air Patrol announces promotions for February 2026
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Airport Cadet Flight of the Civil Air Patrol has announced the following cadets have received promotions and appointments during a ceremony held on Feb.…
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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…
Feb. 6: Mount Vernon-area boys basketball roundup
Mount Vernon area Boys Basketball roundup from February 6, 2026
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…
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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.
Knox Community Hospital celebrates milestone with 100th placenta donation
Knox Community Hospital is proud to announce its 100th placenta donation through Lifeline of Ohio’s Placenta Donation Program.
Fredericktown FFA attends Knox County public speaking event
FREDERICKTOWN — The Fredericktown FFA Chapter recently sent four members to the Sub-District Knox County Public Speaking Career Development Event. Centerburg High School hosted the event. The public speaking contest is divided into three categories: extemporaneous public speaking, beginning prepared public speaking, and advanced prepared public speaking. In extemporaneous public…
Knox County Transit adds southern route, modifies Coshocton Express & Round Hill
MOUNT VERNON — Transit Director Bethany Celmar said changes are in the works for the free routes Knox County Transit offers after December’s six-month review. Changes become effective Feb. 17. “We wanted to make changes and utilize what we have the best way possible,” Celmar told county commissioners Thursday. A…
State awards Knox County Sheriff’s Office $80,000 for body-worn cameras
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Sheriff’s Office will receive $80,000 in state funding to enhance its body-worn camera program. The KCSO is among 131 law enforcement agencies sharing $4.4 million in the fifth round of the Ohio Body-Worn Camera Grant Program. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced awards on Monday.…
Up to 3 inches of snow forecast locally; optimism accumulation far less certain
This winter of our discontent — now in its 14th consecutive month — announced Thursday it will extend its stay.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Feb. 4
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports on Feb. 4.
Knox County reports 17 bald eagles, 9th among Ohio’s 88 counties
COLUMBUS – A bald eagle midwinter citizen survey counted 715 bald eagles thanks to 391 separate reports from Jan. 7 to 21 in the Buckeye State, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. With the United States’ 250th anniversary year underway in 2026, the Division of Wildlife…
Autopsy reports show former Ashland dentist & wife were shot 16 times
According to autopsy reports from the Franklin County Coroner’s Office, Spencer Tepe, 37, and Monique Tepe, 39, were shot a total of 16 times.
Centerburg council awards design contract for Main Street improvement project
CENTERBURG — V3 Companies won the contract for design services on the Main Street pedestrian and signal improvements project. Village council members awarded the $201,065 contract at Monday night’s meeting. The village received a TAP (Transportation Alternative Program) grant that covers $1.78 million of the estimated total cost of $1.982…
MVNU honors Young and Stroop
MOUNT VERNON — Faculty and staff at Mount Vernon Nazarene University gathered Wednesday morning in Thorne Performance Hall of the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Fine Arts Center to honor their colleagues at the Excellence in the Call awards reception. Dr. Rachel Young, Associate Professor of Social Work, MSW Program Director, Division Chair: Human and…
A Stroll through the Garden: Hot colors dot a cloudy, cold landscape
Not too long ago, a friend (and loyal reader) asked me a great question: “Eric, is there something we can do to make our winter landscape less boring?” I smiled and said, “Absolutely!” Winter can feel a bit dull when everything fades to pastel — and let’s be honest, winter…
Centerburg resident says DORA sends the wrong message
Centerburg resident Kevin Bell said that creating a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area sends the wrong message and is a waste of money.
Kenyon again named top producer of Fulbrights
GAMBIER — Kenyon has been recognized as a top producer for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program for the 19th time in the past 21 years. The program’s announcement ranks the college among the top 18 baccalaureate institutions nationally. It confirms its place as a leader among liberal arts institutions in developing…
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