COLUMBUS – Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Executive Director Sima Merick on Monday announced fourth-round reimbursements of over $500,000 from the State Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) for areas statewide impacted by severe storms last year. The SDRP is a reimbursement program that can be used in occurrences where storm damage amounts do not meet the […]
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Vance warns Kenyon: Comply with Supreme Court affirmative action ruling or face potential probe
GAMBIER — U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance has issued a warning of a potential investigation into colleges and universities across the nation, including Kenyon College in Knox County, if they don’t follow the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action. The letter from the Ohio Republican, issued on July 6, was in response to the […]
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Mohican Veterinary Wellness patients
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Knox County Sheriff’s reports: July 10
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports after their respective shifts. JULY 10 — Deputies were dispatched to a domestic violence incident at a residence on Old Mansfield Road. The deputies arrived on scene, separated the two involved parties and conducted an investigation. The male said he would leave for the evening […]
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Butter sculpting begins at the Ohio State Fairgrounds
COLUMBUS – It’s shaping up to be a hot summer, but there’s one beloved attraction that is keeping it cool at the Ohio State Fair. More than a ton of butter has arrived at the Ohio State Fairgrounds, and sculpting of the 2023 butter cow, calf and other surprise sculptures will begin Monday, July 10. […]
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Donors needed in July to prevent a blood shortage
MANSFIELD — The American Red Cross continues to see a concerning trend – blood donations are being sent to hospitals faster than they are coming in. The Red Cross has collected about 50,000 fewer blood donations than needed over the last two months. Donors are asked to make an appointment to give blood or platelets […]
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Knox County Sheriff’s reports: July 8-10
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports after their respective shifts. JULY 8 — Deputies were dispatched to the 28000 block of Coshocton Road in reference to an injured deer in the roadway. Deputies euthanized said deer and a report was taken for documentation purposes. — Deputies were dispatched to Columbus Rd. […]
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MTVarts brings laughter to the Woodward Opera House with ‘Sister Act’
MOUNT VERNON — The adult comedy musical “Sister Act” is open at the historic Woodward Opera House from July 8-15. MTVarts typically hosts their shows at the Knox Memorial Theater, but due to ongoing renovations the summer musical was moved to the Woodward Opera House. The musical’s plot follows Deloris Van Cartier, who witnesses her mobster-gangster […]
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GALLERY: The Columbus Zoo arrives at Experience Mount Vernon’s July First Friday
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Ullman selected as grand marshal of 2023 Fredericktown Tomato Show parade
FREDERICKTOWN — Ann Ullman is proud and honored to be selected as the Parade Marshal for the 2023 Fredericktown Tomato Show Parade which will take place in September. She graduated from Fredericktown High School in 1962, from Mansfield School of Cosmetology in 1963, and she owned her own beauty shop for six years. She also […]