Kathy Brechler retires from Food For The Hungry
MOUNT VERNON — It is with a mixture of gratitude and sadness that Austin Swallow, President of Food For The Hungry Board of Directors, announces that Kathy Brechler, who has…
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ODOT’s record-breaking orange-barrel season will impact Knox County drivers
Spring officially arrived in Ohio on March 20, but the surefire way to tell it’s here is when the orange barrels pop up on local roadways.
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission: focused on growth
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission representatives updated the county commissioners on how MORPC plans to help its 15-county region grow “better and smarter.”
A Stroll through the Garden: Cannonball fungus attacking our walls
While I was actively working in a client’s flower bed, getting rid of the Canadian thistle a few years ago, I noticed these little black dots all over her garden…
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Fredericktown police reports March 29 to April 4
FREDERICKTOWN — The Fredericktown Police Department responded to these calls March 29 through April 4.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports April 5
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on April 5.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports April 4
Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on April 4.
From sensory rooms to buddy systems: How churches are building inclusive spaces for people with disabilities
NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — Attending church used to feel out of reach for the Wenzel family. A simple Sunday morning always required being apart. Malorie Wenzel said one parent always had to stay home with their 9-year-old son Grady, who is autistic and nonverbal. Now, Malorie and her husband can…
Knox County Transit posts strong March despite driver shortage
Transit Director Bethany Celmar said that Knox County Transit had a “pretty strong March” with 6,014 trips.
National Weather Service issues flood warning for Knox, Richland, Morrow & Ashland counties until 11 p.m. on April 4
MOUNT VERNON — North central Ohio was in the eye of the storm on Friday night, and it’s impact can be seen throughout the region Saturday. The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning in effect until 11 p.m. that covers portions of Ashland, Crawford, Knox, Marion, Morrow and…
Small Town, USA: Free public screening at Knox Memorial Theater
In 1944, the U.S. Government decided to make a series of films to show the rest of the world what life was like in a typical American town. They chose Mount Vernon as the prime filming location.
Fredericktown FFA attends Marysville, Ashland invitationals
FREDERICKTOWN — Fredericktown FFA members had a busy March, traveling to Marysville and Ashland CDE invitationals. Fifteen members traveled to the Marysville invitational on March 7 to compete in the second invitational of the year. The students represented the chapter across three different Career Development Events (CDEs): General Livestock Judging,…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports April 3
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shifts on April 3.
National Weather Service issues Flash Flood Warning for Knox, Ashland, Richland, Morrow counties
CLEVELAND — The flash flooding warning for Knox, Richland, Ashland, and Morrow counties has been extended to 3:15 a.m. on Saturday, April 4. The National Weather Service in Cleveland has extended the Flash Flood Warning for the following areas: South central Ashland County, northern Knox County, northeastern Morrow County, southern…
Fredericktown football players improve flexibility via yoga workouts
FREDERICKTOWN — It is not unusual for NFL players to take ballet lessons. So there was a method to the madness when Fredericktown football coach Scott Spitler teamed with Lorraine Boss, owner of Step Into Fitness in Mount Vernon, to use yoga as a training tool for his team. Spitler,…
Ohio offers ‘Welcome to Medicare’ virtual educational event on April 8
COLUMBUS — Ohio Department of Insurance Director Judith L. French and staff from the department’s Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP), the state’s official Medicare education and counseling program, are hosting a free virtual event on April 8 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to kick off OSHIIP’s spring…
Helping children deal with loss: New program offers support for adults caring for kids
MOUNT VERNON — Knox Public Health is offering a supportive, evidence-based program designed to help adults guide children through the difficult emotions associated with loss. Helping Children Deal with Loss is a four-week program created for parents, caregivers, educators, and community members who want practical tools to help children cope…
WNZR’s Lifeline 2026 starts April 8
WNZR’s annual fundraising effort, Lifeline 2026, runs April 8 through April 13.
Centerburg Memorial Park playground: A community-inspired blessing
Laughter, smiles, and community spirit were on full display on Thursday as the Centerburg community celebrated the formal opening of the Memorial Park playground.
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