Knox County Children Services sees success, despite soaring costs
Children’s services caseworkers celebrate success at Knox County Job & Family Services, although the stories sometimes take a back seat to skyrocketing costs and substance abuse.
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East Knox earns a 14-3 road win at Fredericktown
FREDERICKTOWN — The visiting East Knox Bulldogs went home with a 14-3 win over Fredericktown on Tuesday in Knox Morrow Athletic Conference baseball action.. The Bulldogs improved to 5-0 in…
Ollie’s opens at 1550 Coshocton Ave. in Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON — Shoppers lined up early for the official opening of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet at 9 a.m. on Wednesday. The store is located at 1550 Coshocton Ave. in Mount…
Mount Vernon’s Veterans Walk of Honor to relocate to American Heritage Park
City officials and residents have periodically mentioned relocating the Veterans Walk of Honor from Public Square, but the idea started to solidify two years ago.
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Knox County Sheriff’s reports April 14
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on April 14.
Blackjack wetlands project works its way through Mount Vernon council
A parks and recreation project two decades in the making is inching its way toward the finish line.
Melanie Leneghan removed from May ballot after residency ruling
Melanie Leneghan removed from May ballot over residency issues after board vote.
Are taxicabs returning to Mount Vernon?
Taxicabs disappeared in Mount Vernon about 15 years ago, but they might be making a comeback.
Ohio man indicted for attempting to bribe state’s witness
COLUMBUS — A Lima man has been indicted by an Allen County grand jury on a bribery charge stemming from his recent illegal-dumping case, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Tuesday. Brady Schroeder, who was convicted in December of a misdemeanor count of illegal disposal of construction and demolition debris, now faces…
Mount Gilead man killed after Tuesday morning crash in Morrow County
MOUNT GILEAD — A Mount Gilead man was killed Tuesday morning after a two-vehicle crash in Morrow County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. John A. Walker, 43, was pronounced dead at the scene, the Patrol stated. He was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.…
Leneghan files Ohio Supreme Court challenge to restore ballot status
Melanie Leneghan files with Ohio Supreme Court to restore her voter registration and ballot spot; follow updates on this developing case.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports April 13
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on April 13.
Dynamic Duo: Fredericktown’s Lester, Carpenter join forces at MVNU
Brady Lester and Kaid Carpenter are together again and Mount Vernon Nazarene baseball fans couldn’t be happier. The former Fredericktown teammates have put on a season-long show for the Cougars. Both juniors, Lester and Carpenter combine to form the heart of the MVNU order — Lester bats third and Carpenter…
Ohio AG files suit vs. contractor for failure to deliver pool, pond projects — notes a Richland County victim
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a northern Ohio contractor and his home-based company for allegedly abandoning swimming pool and pond projects. The lawsuit, filed in Delaware County Common Pleas Court, accuses former Ohio resident Storm D. Mills and Mills Water Management of violating the Consumer Sales Practices Act…
A perfect balance of grace & badassery, Pleasant Hill ospreys prevail against all odds
For the past two decades high drama has played out at Pleasant Hill Lake as the osprey population soared.
‘My heroes:’ Area high school military enlistees swear oath of enlistment
High school students from around north central Ohio gathered Sunday in Ashland to swear their oath of enlistment into the U.S. military.
Knox County residents invited to April 25 Prescription Drug Take Back Day
MOUNT VERNON – Knox County residents are encouraged to participate in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the public…
Mount Vernon police reports April 8-12
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Police Department handled these calls for service April 8-12.
Bucyrus man killed in Sunday night motorcycle crash
NORWALK – A Bucyrus man was killed Sunday night after his motorcycle crashed in Seneca County, according to the Norwalk Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. David M. Clayton, 43, was pronounced dead at the scene of the one-vehicle crash, the Post reported. The incident took place at 7:21…
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