Experience Mount Vernon brings community partners together to plant 700 daffodil bulbs
MOUNT VERNON — Experience Mount Vernon brought community partners together on Sunday, Oct. 25 to plant 700 daffodil bulbs in the tree beds along Public Square and South Main Street,…
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15 years ago my cousin unlocked 56 exotic animals, triggering a bizarre story that drew national attention
I was just 7 years old when Terry Thompson released 56 exotic animals into the hills outside Zanesville before allegedly killing himself. It was 2011, and I wasn’t old enough…
82-year-old Mount Vernon walker finishes 5th in Grandma Gatewood Challenge
Participants walk 5 miles at five state parks over five weeks. The event ran April through May and is in its second year.
Mount Vernon quilt group presents Quilt of Valor to Iraq veteran
“We can never know your sacrifice while keeping us safe. This Quilt of Valor says thank you for your service and sacrifice in serving our nation.”
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Fredericktown police reports Oct. 18 through 24
The Fredericktown Police Department responded to these calls Oct. 18 through Oct. 24.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Oct. 24
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to these calls on Oct. 24.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Oct. 23
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to these calls on Oct. 23. Media_Report_2026-10-24_07.00.45Download
Danville thumps East Knox to claim KMAC crown, perfect regular season
HOWARD — Emotions ran deep and covered the spectrum on Friday night as the Danville Blue Devils overwhelmed East Knox in the annual Devil-Dog game, 42-0. Under the visitors’ goal post at East Knox’s Chet Looney Stadium, Blue Devils fans, coaches and families celebrated not only the victory, but the…
Oct. 23: Mount Vernon-area high school football roundup
Watkins Memorial escapes Mt. Vernon in thin win Pataskala Watkins Memorial topped Mt. Vernon 34-33 in a tough tilt in Ohio high school football action on Oct. 23. The start wasn’t the problem for Mt. Vernon, as it began with a 17-0 edge over Pataskala Watkins Memorial through the end…
Ohio’s autumn colors are putting on a spectacular statewide show
COLUMBUS – Ohio’s state parks, forests, wildlife areas, and nature preserves are starting to display a dynamic palette of oranges, yellows, and reds – a breathtaking backdrop for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts for free. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) fall color report finds that hickories are showcasing their…
7 Ohioans ID’d in SNAP fraud cases exceeding $1.1 million total
CLEVELAND – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio announced Thursday several enforcement actions as part of a nationwide effort led by the Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) targeting suspected fraudulent activity in the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP).…
At Kenyon’s Bike Barn, students learn to keep the wheels turning
Kenyon College’s student-run Bike Barn repairs bicycles, teaches students new skills and gives abandoned bikes a second life.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Oct. 22
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to these calls on Oct. 22. Media_Report_2026-10-23_07.00.45Download
Mount Vernon High School highlights top academic students in first quarter
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon High School has highlighted its top academic students from the first nine weeks of the 2026-27 school year. Listed below are students who earned mention on the Honor, Merit and Achievement Rolls.
COTC opens Evans Hall, expanding police training opportunities
The 6,500-square-foot facility will serve as the permanent home for the college’s police academy and criminal justice programs.
Sunbury Gateway District could bring up to 640 housing units, big-box retail and medical offices
Sunbury City Council held a public hearing for the Sunbury Gateway District project that could combine medical, commercial and residential uses.
Howard 18-year-old bound over for adult prosecution in Ashland County on rape, gross sexual imposition allegations
According to the release, the alleged offenses occurred on Oct. 2, 2025, when Negron was 17.
Washington Forum welcomes former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine for Oct. 28 discussion
“War, Peace, & Our Place in the World” to explore the war in Ukraine, American diplomacy, and the impact of international conflict on local communities.
Loudonville-Perrysville schools ask voters to approve income tax, bond issue for Master Facilities Plan
LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village School District will decide Nov. 3 whether to approve a 0.25 percent income tax and a $16.4 million bond issue as part of a proposed $38.5 million school facilities plan. The approximate $38.5 million plan includes renovations and improvements at R.F. McMullen Elementary School…
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