MOUNT VERNON — The Ohio Department of Transportation has issued its road work schedule for the week. As a result, Knox County drivers are urged to use caution on these roads: Mount Vernon Avenue Beginning Monday, Nov. 4, Mount Vernon Avenue will be closed intermittently to through traffic at the bridge over the Kokosing River […]
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Loudonville claimed to be the Switzerland of Ohio pre-World War II
Although Loudonville is now known as the “Canoe Capital of Ohio,” it once held the moniker “The Switzerland of Ohio.” Sugarcreek, Ohio is of course now known as “The Little Switzerland of Ohio” but it unclear when they began identifying as such … nor when Loudonville stopped. In 1940, a large new billboard was installed […]
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Madison Comprehensive dismantles Oak Harbor in convincing manner
Madison Comprehensive showed little mercy and even less remorse in overpowering Oak Harbor 10-1 in an Ohio girls soccer matchup. The Rams roared in front of the Rockets 8-1 to begin the second half. You’re reading a news brief powered by ScoreStream, the world leader in fan-driven sports results and conversation. To see more game […]
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Grand openings to coincide for Conway’s Danville Pharmacy and Knox County Community Health Center
DANVILLE — Years of hard work, inspired by a vision to provide personal, quality and affordable health care to the people of Knox County, culminated in the recent grand opening of Conway’s Danville Pharmacy and the Knox County Community Health Center in Danville. The new 5,700 square feet facility, which holds the pharmacy and medical […]
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A Malabar Farm legacy comes to an end
LUCAS — It was the second time I talked to Ellen Bromfield Geld that a chill ran up my back. The first time I talked to the youngest daughter of Pulitzer Prize-winning Mansfield author and conservationist Louis Bromfield, it started formally. The year was 2006 and I was then employed at Malabar Farm State Park, […]
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GALLERY: Malabar Farm Legacy
Then & Now: The Big House at Malabar Farm 1939 Louis Bromfield is shown here in front of his farm produce stand across the road from the Big House in Lucas. The author and Ellen Bromfield Geld on Mt Jeez. Without Ellen’s guidance, Mark Jordan says that he could not have written his historical drama […]
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Centerburg smashes through Fredericktown
Centerburg fanned the flames while burning Fredericktown 44-6 at Fredericktown High on November 1 in Ohio football action. The Trojans drew first blood by forging a 23-0 margin over the Freddies after the first quarter. Centerburg’s offense pulled ahead to a 44-0 lead over Fredericktown at halftime. Both teams were scoreless in the third quarter. […]
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Powerhouse performance: Northmor roars to big win over Highland
Northmor played the role of Thor, dropping its hammer on Highland during a 49-7 beating on November 1 in Ohio football. The Golden Knights darted in front of the Fighting Scots 14-7 to begin the second quarter. Northmor’s offense jumped to a 21-7 lead over Highland at the intermission. The Golden Knights’ might showed as […]
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Pleasant outlasts Galion
Playing with a winning hand, Pleasant trumped Galion 54-44 in Ohio high school football on November 1. The Tigers came from behind to grab the advantage heading to the fourth quarter over the Spartans 37-32. Pleasant’s offense moved to a 26-23 lead over Galion at halftime. The Spartans opened with a 14-10 advantage over the […]
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East Knox plants its flag on Danville
East Knox stormed to a first quarter lead and cruised to a 41-7 win over Danville for an Ohio high school football victory on November 1. The first quarter gave the Bulldogs a 14-0 lead over the Blue Devils. East Knox kept a 21-7 halftime margin at Danville’s expense. Both teams were scoreless in the […]