GAMBIER — The Kenyon College Lords basketball team faces a challenging transition as it heads toward the start of the 2018-19 season. The team will attempt to replace five players who collectively accounted for 60 starts last season. Those five included, a total of nine letterwinners exited the program and just six return for the […]
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Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour returns to the Palace Dec. 6
COLUMBUS — In a career that spans more than three decades, legendary and Grammy-nominated saxophonist Dave Koz returns to the road this holiday season for his 21st annual Dave Koz Christmas Tour. Special guests joining Dave this year will be Mindi Abair, pop/blues saxophonist/singer who makes her first Christmas tour appearance; South African guitarist/singer Jonathan […]
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Adult male polar bear arrives at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
POWELL — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium welcomes Lee, an 18-year-old male polar bear, who arrived from Denver Zoo late yesterday afternoon. Lee’s primary keeper at Denver Zoo, along with a Columbus Zoo staff veterinarian, traveled with him, and animal care team members report that Lee is settling in well. The move was recommended as […]
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Knox County Sheriff’s law report: Nov. 6 – 8, 2018
KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Nov. 6 Fay H. McCoy was traveling north on Wooster Rd. when a deer ran onto the roadway and into McCoy. The deer was killed by the impact. A deer slip was issued to a family member. Nov. 7 An officer was dispatched to a Fredericktown business on a report of […]
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Flannel Fest raises over $75,000 on its way to $100,000 goal
MOUNT VERNON — Place 4 Grace hosted its second annual fundraiser, Flannel Fest 2018, on Friday, Nov. 2. The evening consisted of dinner, a ministry update and what Flannel Fest is famous for: carnival games. Executive Director Kandee Popham addressed the crowd and detailed a story filled with miracle after miracle. She told how the […]
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Douglas W. Glasmeier
Douglas “Doug” W. Glasmeier, 76, of Utica, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 at Knox Community Hospital. He was born on Dec. 20, 1941 in Newark, Ohio the son of Herman and Hazel (Frazier) Glasmeier. Doug served in the United State Air Force from 1959 to 1963. He retired in 1997 after 32 […]
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Food For the Hungry kicks off 37th annual drive
MOUNT VERNON — The 37th annual Food For the Hungry Drive officially began Nov. 1 throughout Knox County as a community effort to raise food and funds for Interchurch Social Services, The Salvation Army, and other groups that support food initiatives. The financial goal set for this campaign is $220,000, with FFTH hoping to collect […]
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Robert Lewis Casto
Robert Lewis Casto, 84, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Tuesday, Nov/ 6, 2018 at his home. He was born on June 11, 1934 in Mount Gilead to the late Robert and Ruby (Miller) Casto. Robert was employed at Weyerhaeuser from which he retired after 37 years of service. Robert was a veteran serving in […]
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Piff the Magic Dragon brings comedy magic act to Columbus on Feb. 8
COLUMBUS — The star of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” and “Penn & Teller: Fool Us,” Piff the Magic Dragon performs jaw-dropping magic tricks in a dragon suit with sidekick Mr. Piffles, The World’s Only Magic Performing Chihuahua. With more than 100 million online views, sold-out shows across the US and Canada, and a residency at […]
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The Piano Guys bring Christmas together at The Palace Theatre on Dec. 5
COLUMBUS — The Piano Guys became an internet sensation by way of their immensely successful series of strikingly original, self-made music videos that showcase their highly innovative blending of classical and pop. They’ve created more than 65 since joining forces in early 2011, including an innovative, 10-handed version of One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful” […]