Hot dog! Weiner dog races determine fastest canines on 4 feet
MOUNT VERNON — It would be too cliché to say that the Knox County Fair went to the dogs this week, but the tails were wagging. They came on leashes;…
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Knox County Fair: July 28 results
Ethan Swendal, Gage Robinson and Austin Frazier took home several honors in the beef shows on Tuesday.
Bite Club: Marion’s Brunch, Please! experience brings people together through food, music and joy
MARION — “If you’ve ever been to a nightclub and thought, You know what this place needs? French toast and bacon, then this is the place for you.” That was the…
Newark man indicted for ‘attempting to take a Mount Vernon police officer’s gun’
A Knox County grand jury indicted Conner Allen on Monday for attempting to take an officer’s gun.
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2026 Knox County Fair: July 27 results
MOUNT VERNON — Galen Ruprecht, Knox County Career Center FFA, earned Supreme Champion, Senior Holstein Champion and Overall Senior Champion in the dairy show at the Knox County Fair on Monday. Ella Bouton, 17, Knox Cattle Kids, earned Master Showman and Champion Senior Showman. In the poultry show, 11-year-old Daisy…
Richland County authorities release name of man found dead near Gatton Rocks
The Richland County Sheriff’s Office was notified of the body Tuesday morning via a 911 call.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports July 28
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies handled a variety of calls on July 28.
Brewed with purpose: Evergreen Coffee opens in Mohican country
LOUDONVILLE — The smell of freshly roasted coffee now drifts from a new stop along State Route 3. At the edge of Mohican’s winding roads, where hikers lace up their boots and cyclists head toward the trails, Evergreen Coffee Roastery and Café invites travelers and locals alike to slow down…
Residents challenge tax incentives for Mount Vernon housing projects
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon City Council heard what residents said about offering incentives to developers and postponed decisions until their next meeting. Legislation up for a third reading at Monday’s meeting included allowing the proposed Arista Villas development to join the city’s New Community Authority. It also included legislation…
Crowd flocks to Mount Vernon council meeting for Flock camera discussion
Monday’s city council meeting was unusually busy due to a Police, Fire, & Civil Defense Committee meeting on Flock cameras.
Knox Community Hospital signs non-binding letter of intent to join Kettering Health
MOUNT VERNON – Knox Community Hospital announced today it has signed a non binding letter of intent to join Kettering Health, a non-profit healthcare system in western Ohio. The agreement begins the next phase of a process focused on strengthening local access to care and investing in Knox Community Hospital’s…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports July 27
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies handled a variety of calls on July 27.
2026 Knox County Fair: July 26 results
Down on the Farm 4-H Club was well represented at the 2026 market rabbit show on Sunday.
Mount Vernon alumnus takes over as new East Knox boys basketball coach
HOWARD — July is turning out to be a life-altering month for Will O’Hara. As he enters his 11th year as a coach, the Mount Vernon alum will do so as the head coach of the East Knox boys basketball team. The move from assistant varsity basketball coach and head…
Little Miss & Mr. Knox County 2026 crowned Sunday at the Knox County Fair
There were 25 contestants (7 Misters & 18 Misses) at the 2026 Knox County Fair Little Miss & Mr. event on Sunday.
Zoning revisions sharpen definition of data centers in 4 Knox County townships
MOUNT VERNON — Wayne, Clinton, Liberty, and College townships recently submitted zoning revisions to the Knox County Regional Planning Commission that either define data centers, add them as prohibited uses, or add a “catch-all” statement. The catch-all statement reads: “No specific use which is defined by this resolution shall be…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports July 26
Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on July 25.
Mount Vernon police reports July 22 to 26
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Police Department issued the following reports for service calls from July 22 to 26.
Fair royalty crowned as the 2026 Knox County Fair officially begins Sunday in Mount Vernon
Will Stokes and Sophie Wolf were honored as the 2026 Knox County Fair king and queen during Sunday’s opening ceremonies.
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