MOUNT VERNON — A proposed energy improvement district could make it easier for commercial property owners to receive state funding for improvement projects. The Knox County Land Reutilization Corp, aka Knox County Land Bank, asked Mount Vernon City Council on Monday to create an Energy Special Improvement District (ESID). Sam Filkins, vice president of the […]
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17 people found guilty this week in Mount Vernon Municipal Court
MOUNT VERNON – Judge John Thatcher found 17 guilty after court trials, arraignments and hearings were held this week in the Mount Vernon Municipal Court. These were the cases brought forward by the Mount Vernon Law Director’s Office. Sept. 14 David Seymour, 31, of Mount Vernon, was found guilty of Driving Under a 12 Point […]
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Bellville woman adds Raising Roots Coffee roastery to home decor business
BELLVILLE — It’s rare to walk into a locally owned building that carries hardware, home decor and freshly roasted coffee beans. But on Bellville’s Main Street, that’s exactly what customers find. Whitney Smith has owned Rustik Market since 2016, a business she started in Ontario’s Servex Center. Smith moved Rustik Market into her husband’s store, […]
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YES series offers Knox students ‘the power of imagination’
MOUNT VERNON – Hundreds of Knox County children will experience “the power of imagination” when the 2022 Youth Enrichment Series (YES) opens Sept. 22 at Knox Memorial Theater. Second-graders from Centerburg, East Knox, Danville, Fredericktown, Mount Vernon and St. Vincent de Paul will assemble for the MTVArts production of “Shrek Jr.” Third-graders will see “Shrek […]
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Chippewa deals goose eggs to Hiland in fine defensive showing
A stalwart defense refused to yield as Chippewa shutout Hiland 2-0 on September 15 in Ohio girls high school soccer action. Last season, Chippewa and Hiland faced off on August 24, 2021 at Hiland High School. Click here for a recap Recently on September 10 , Hiland squared off with Mansfield Christian in a soccer […]
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Knox 911 operator receives Life Saver Award for apartment fire call
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County 911 dispatcher received a life saver award from the Mount Vernon’s fire department after saving several trapped individuals from a burning apartment. “Shoutout to Ronda Reynolds of Knox County, Ohio 911 on receiving a Life Saver Award from the Mount Vernon Fire Department!” a Knox County Commissioner Facebook post states. “Her […]
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Yellow Jackets go back to the drawing board
MOUNT VERNON — Nothing has come easy for the Ohio Cardinal Conference’s three new head football coaches this fall, but Mount Vernon’s Jay Campbell, Lexington’s Andrew Saris and Madison’s Scott Valentine are doing their best to stay the course. The Yellow Jackets, Minutemen and Rams were a combined 1-8 during the non-conference portion of the […]
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Another tough test awaits Danville
DANVILLE — The Knox Morrow Athletic Conference championship won’t be won in September, but it could be lost before the leaves begin to change color. Danville took its first step toward the KMAC crown with last week’s 28-7 win over fellow KMAC title contender Fredericktown. The Blue Devils pulled off the gutsy win despite being […]
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Josh Turner & Monster Trucks: What to expect at the Ashland County Fair
ASHLAND — In 2021, the Ashland County Fair attracted almost 70,000 people. County Fair Office Manager Cathy Rice wants that number higher this year. “So we’re hoping to go back up into the 90,000s this year, which would be terrific. We’re hearing it’s supposed to be good weather,” she said. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the […]
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Faith Baptist to host Marriage Enrichment Conference Oct. 14 & 15
MOUNT VERNON – Faith Baptist Church will be hosting a Marriage Enrichment Conference on Oct. 14 and 15 with the theme of “Rekindling Love.” Lead Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Lancaster, Ohio Matt Nihiser will be the keynote speaker with one session also hosted by his wife, Jill. The Knox County community is invited; from newlyweds […]