Mount Vernon students put down roots in history with America 250 tree dedication
On Friday, Mount Vernon students joined community members to dedicate an American Heritage Tree honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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A Harvest for the Hungry: Knox County sites part of Ohio’s special deer programs
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is asking white-tailed deer hunters to consider harvesting an extra deer to help feed Ohio families. The Division of…
ACSO Bomb Squad detonates materials found in Loudonville home during Wednesday search
The bomb squad took the materials from the home and into a field next to the property one at a time before executing the detonations one-by-one in the controlled environment.
Turnout strong in Knox County for first day of in-person voting
Knox County Board of Elections Director James Blazer said the pace is about two-thirds of what was seen in the last presidential election.
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New Hope Industries observes National Disability Employment Awareness Month
The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to bring attention to disability employment and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities.
East Knox FFA takes 9th place in Urban Soils event
HOWARD — The East Knox FFA chapter recently finished 9th in the District 7 Urban Soil Judging competition. Team members included: Bryar Wilson, Noah Beckley, Brayden Moran, and Braxton Spellman. For this contest, the members measured the slope, depth to any restrictive features, any bedrock and depth to the seasonal…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Oct. 6
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for service calls on Oct. 6.
Urban Gourmet coming to Founders Food Hall
MOUNT VERNON — Founders Food Hall is welcoming Urban Gourmet as its newest kitchen operator, bringing the Columbus-based restaurant’s proven menu of burgers, pasta bowls, sandwiches, and more to downtown Mount Vernon. Urban Gourmet will open its second location at Founders Food Hall, following the success of its original location…
Centerburg residents speak out against single-hauler trash collection
Residents press Centerburg council on trash contract, seek opt-outs and discounts.
Loudonville Street Fair begins: Here’s what to know before you go
LOUDONVILLE — Hungry for fair food and live music? No need to wait. The 2026 Loudonville Street Fair starts today and runs through Oct. 10 in downtown Loudonville. Presented by the Loudonville Agricultural Society, the 148th annual street fair is also celebrating the 150th birthday of Charles F. Kettering. Fair-goers…
OHSAA releases weekly football computer ratings
COLUMBUS – The Ohio High School Athletic Association released the official football computer ratings on Tuesday afternoon. The weekly ratings report is released each Tuesday for the remainder of the season, leading up to the final report on Sunday, October 25. The top 12 in each region will qualify for…
Closing arguments delivered in Gary Keesee Jr. rape trial
Special Prosecutor Jenny Wells asked Judge Richard Wetzel to find Keesee guilty on the 27 counts relating to victims 1, 2, and 3.
Ohio Prep Football Notebook: Yellow Jackets show their mettle in tight loss to unbeaten Licking Valley
COLUMBUS — Week 7 of the 2026 high school football season is in the books, and Knox County athletes made some waves. -Mount Vernon gave undefeated Licking Valley all it could handle before falling 20-14. Landon Dawson caught nine passes for 146 yards and a touchdown and ran for a…
MVNU Explore conference invites young adults to discover God’s call on their lives
MOUNT VERNON — What if the most important question about your future isn’t, “What do I want to do?” but “God, what do You want to do with my life?” That question is at the heart of Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Explore Conference, Nov. 6 and 7, which will bring…
18-year-old pleads guilty in crash that killed off-duty Ohio police officer
JACKSON — An 18-year-old from Jackson County has admitted his involvement in a crash last year that killed an off-duty Wellston police officer and injured another, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced Tuesday. The defendant, who has since moved to Athens County, pleaded guilty Monday to a second-degree felony count of…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Oct. 5
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls on Oct. 5.
GoodTimes/BadTimes brings the music of Led Zeppelin to the Renaissance
MANSFIELD, OHIO – The music of one of rock’s most legendary bands comes to the Renaissance Theatre when GoodTimes/BadTimes: The Led Zeppelin Experience takes the Main Stage on Saturday, October 24 at 7:30 PM. The concert is part of the Avita Health System Concert Series. GoodTimes/BadTimes celebrates the unmistakable sound…
Danville alumni return home for first-ever block party
On Saturday, Danville Local Schools’ first Alumni Block Party invited Blue Devils of any age to gather and reminisce.
Knox County grand jury indicts Grove City man for rape
A total of ten individuals were indicted by a Knox County grand jury on Monday.
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