The Rock Bottom Bar opens in Mount Vernon
Dave and Angie Detrow officially opened The Rock Bottom Bar on Oct. 15 at 15121 Wooster Road.
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MANSFIELD — One of my favorite parts of writing Bite Club is discovering places I have driven past for years without ever really knowing what was inside. Food Land Minimart…
More than 1,000 Knox County students get hands-on with careers at Career Quest 2026
Students operated a mini excavator, practiced surgical sutures, pulled a person from a simulated burning building, and held a mock press conference during a crisis, all in one day.
Centerburg girls volleyball sweeps Northmor to cap perfect KMAC season
The Lady Trojans capped a perfect 14-0 Knox-Morrow Athletic Conference season and a 20-2 overall record.
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Senior services renewal on November ballot for Knox County voters
If passed, the 5-year, 0.79-mill senior levy would generate $1,155,031 annually. Property owners would pay $28 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s market value.
Knox Community Hospital offers new robotic‑ assisted bronchoscopy for early diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer
KCH announced this week that it is one of the first facilities in Ohio to use the groundbreaking Galaxy System for earlier diagnosis of lung cancer.
New book features chapter honoring Karen Buchwald Wright, enduring force behind Ariel Corp.
As the first anniversary of Karen Buchwald Wright’s death approaches, her influence remains deeply felt in Mount Vernon, throughout Knox County, across Ohio and around the nation.
Mount Vernon Arts Consortium reminds patrons to buy tickets only through official ticketing websites
The arts consortium and its event partners cannot guarantee the validity of tickets purchased through unauthorized sellers or assist with refunds, exchanges, lost tickets, or other issues related to those purchases.
A Stroll Through the Garden: Watch for the elves in the Sycamores
A few years ago, a reader told me about a big Sycamore near Buckhannon, West Virginia, which he called the Pringle tree. I spoke with him about it two weekends after visiting the Jerome Fork sycamore with the Lions Club. At first, I didn’t believe his story — he’s usually…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Oct. 14
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for Oct. 14.
‘Cook like you cook’: Knox County Career Center’s Mya Gonsalves competes on Hell’s Kitchen
From cooking alongside her grandmother to competing on “Hell’s Kitchen,” Mya Gonsalves has been chasing her culinary dreams since childhood.
Election 2026: Charland and Rivers vie for seat in Ohio Senate District 19
Ryan Rivers and Scott Charland will go head-to-head for the Ohio Senate’s 19th District seat in the November election.
AU Festival of Bands to host Mount Vernon, Crestview, Lucas & East Knox on Oct. 17
ASHLAND – Five high school marching bands from across the region will perform along with Ashland University’s Eagle Marching Band on Saturday, Oct. 17, during the annual Festival of Bands at Jack Miller Stadium/Martinelli Field. Performances begin at 7 p.m. (concessions open at 6 p.m.), and admission is free and…
Columbus Zoo welcomes 3 new manatees from SeaWorld Orlando
Columbus Zoo welcomes three rescued manatees from SeaWorld Orlando as others return to Florida for rehab; learn how partners aid recovery.
Interchurch Social Services receives Mid-Ohio Food collective’s Bill Nance III Award for Innovation
Knox County agency honored for its collaborative, forward-thinking approach to fighting hunger at MOFC’s 11th annual agency celebration
Alcove Dinner Theater presents Steven Dietz’s adaptation of the psychological thriller Gaslight
“The audience isn’t just watching a thriller unfold from afar — they are drawn directly into the room with the predator and the prey.”
Newark’s Dawes Arboretum receives ODNR award
Induction into the Forest of Honor recognizes individuals, groups and organizations that have contributed significantly to the accomplishment of the Division of Forestry’s mission and the advancement of Ohio forestry.
Making History: Danville’s Wallace closing in on career rushing record
MANSFIELD — Cy Wallace already is one of the most prolific running backs in Danville history and he’s just warming up. Just a junior, Wallace moved into second place on Danville’s career rushing list last week. He needs just 272 yards to supplant Heath Buckingham as the program’s all-time rushing…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Oct. 13
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for Oct. 13.
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