Colorado mobilizes an untapped worker base amid a child care shortage
DENVER — Lisa Armao thinks older adults have more to offer than people realize. That’s why she’s mobilizing them to step in to a field where staffing shortages are all…
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Bite Club: A year of local food and the stories behind it
Bite Club started one year ago with a simple idea: eat great local food, and tell people about it. At the time, it felt like a dream assignment. Try good…
Mount Vernon softball, baseball teams prepare for tourney play
MOUNT VERNON — In the movie “Michael” John Travolta who plays the Archangel Michael, utters the words, “Nothing lasts.” That may be the way some OHSAA softball coaches feel. “Before…
Simba Jordan, Julia Neville to headline annual Concert Night for the Community
MOUNT VERNON – CES Credit Union announces that regional powerhouses Simba Jordan and Julia Neville will headline the fourth annual Concert Night for the Community on Saturday, Sept 19. This free, family-friendly celebration returns to the Schnormeier…
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30 years in the making: The Woodlands officially opens to the public
The Woodlands, an old-growth forest featuring a forest trail and new pavilion, officially opened to the public on Saturday, marking the end of decades of conservation efforts.
Mount Vernon Fire Dept. announces promotions
The Mount Vernon Fire Department has filled several positions created by the departure of former assistant chief Joshua Lester.
A Stroll Through the Garden: Check out these tips on pruning hydrangeas
Often folks will question why hydrangeas did not bear as many flowers as hoped over the years. Pruning might be one avenue to investigate. I have seen all kinds of hydrangeas over the years, and Grandma had one in her yard. Hydrangeas, for the most part, do not need much…
Knox County Foundation supports sheriff’s office with grant for Project Lifesaver
Funding from the Knox County Foundation will enable the Knox County Sheriff’s Office to continue its partnership with Project Lifesaver, a search and rescue program for people with cognitive impairment.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports May 8
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on May 8.
Clear Fork, Mount Vernon share top honors at Jackets Invitational
Clear Fork and Mount Vernon took the top two places in both the girls and boys division at the Jackets Invitational.
Monster trucks invade Mansfield Speedway
MANSFIELD — Matt Tifft invested millions of dollars in Mansfield Speedway for days like Friday — the weather notwithstanding. Thousands of fans braved the wet, windy, chilly elements for the first night of Mansfield Monster Trucks. They didn’t leave disappointed despite persistent rain and 50-degree temperatures. The parking lot at…
Knox ESC celebrates unity with the community
MOUNT VERNON — – The Knox Educational Service Center recognized its own last week, saluting the work of nearly 300 ESC employees who support students and teachers throughout Knox County. Wearing T-shirts color-coded to the work they do, staff celebrated the ESC’s first- ever “Unity Day with the Community” on…
Fresno to frontier: Woman’s faith journey crosses north central Ohio
Sea G. Rhydr’s cross-country journey seeks to find common ground through a series of interviews titled Who’s My Neighbor?
MVNU Board of Trustees extends Castleman’s contract through 2031
MOUNT VERNON — The Board of Trustees of Mount Vernon Nazarene University has unanimously reaffirmed its confidence in Dr. Carson Castleman, announcing a new four-year contract renewal that will extend his presidency through June 2031. The announcements reflect the Board’s strong endorsement of Dr. Castleman’s visionary leadership and the remarkable institutional…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports May 7
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on May 7.
Shred Day slated for May 16 in Knox County
MOUNT VERNON — CES Credit Union and Knox County Recycling and Litter Prevention are cooperating for a personal document Shred Day on Saturday, May 16. Volunteers will accept personal documents and mail for secure destruction on-site for no cost. The event is at the Knox County Service Center parking lot…
Centerburg’s Wilhelm has an international goal, but first a thank-you
EDITOR’S NOTE: Viktoria Arnett of Fredericktown recently was selected as the Knox Educational Service Center’s 2026 Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award recipient. The ESC is profiling the other outstanding seniors nominated for the award by their respective districts. CENTERBURG – Allison Wilhelm’s dream is about to come true. “I have…
Northmor stops Fredericktown in KMAC baseball clash
FREDERICKTOWN — Some strategies in baseball are timeless. Yogi Berra, “When you come to the fork in the road, take it.” Wee Willie Keeler, who in 1898, while playing right field for the Baltimore Orioles, said, “Hit ‘em where they ain’t.” That is just what Northmor did in downing Fredericktown…
Knox County Civil Air Patrol members receive awards
MOUNT VERNON — Four Knox County adult volunteers with the Civil Air Patrol Knox County Airport Cadet Flight received state and regional awards at the recent CAP Ohio Wing Conference held at the Cherry Valley Hotel in Newark, April 24 to 26. Chief Master Sergeant Craig Cox, the flight commander,…
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