LEXINGTON — Truck racing is coming to Mid-Ohio. The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will make its first ever appearance at Mid-Ohio Sport Car Course on July 8 to 9, 2022. The popular series is one of five race weekends on the 2022 schedule. “Our fans are going to experience a great show with the […]
Posted inArea History
Annie Glenn forged her own Ohio legacy while married to famous astronaut, politician
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published on May 19, 2020 by the Ohio History Connection. Knox Pages has entered into a collaborative agreement with the Ohio History Connection to share content across our sites. Annie Glenn, a respected advocate for people with communicative disorders and wife of former astronaut and statesman John Glenn, died on May […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Rocky Bleier to speak at Boy Scout leadership dinner on Oct. 7
ZANESVILLE — On Thursday evening, Oct. 7, an American hero will come to Zanesville. Boy Scout, Vietnam War veteran, and four-time Superbowl Champion Rocky Bleier will be the keynote speaker at a fundraising “Leadership Dinner” hosted by the Muskingum Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America. After being part of a national championship football team at […]
Posted inLaw Reports, News
Fredericktown law report: Sept. 19 – 25, 2021
FREDERICKTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT Sept. 19 911 hang-up on North Main Street.Animal related complaint on South Main Street.Mental health related call on High Street.Juvenile related complaint on Miami Avenue. Sept. 20 Suspicious person on Mount Vernon Avenue.Disturbance on Salem Avenue.Assisted the Knox County Sheriff’s Office on Zolman Road. Sept. 21 Fraud report on Mill Street.Assisted the […]
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GALLERY: 2021 Prairie Peddler in Butler
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Autumn arrives & Prairie Peddler beckons from beyond Butler
Almost 30 years ago someone dragged me to Prairie Peddler just outside Butler. In 2021, I’m the one doing the dragging. Autumn has always been my favorite time of year. It goes beyond football season. The leaves are changing and there’s a whiff of crisp in the air. When I was attending Ohio University in […]
Posted inEducation
Mount Vernon students chosen as semifinalists for National Merit Scholarships
MOUNT VERNON — Two Mount Vernon City Schools seniors are among the semifinalists for the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program.The program selected Beckett Elkins and Ethan Temple from Mount Vernon High School as semifinalists this month.The academic program, which began in 1955, is both for recognition and scholarships. Placement is based on student scores on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit […]
Posted inAuto News Desk - Girls Volleyball, Sports, Volleyball
Central Christian mows down Mansfield Christian
Central Christian showed little mercy and even less remorse in overpowering Mansfield Christian 3-1 in an Ohio girls volleyball matchup on September 28. Recently on September 23 , Mansfield Christian squared up on Crestline in a volleyball game . For a full recap, click here. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of […]
Posted inFootball, Sports
Four Knox County schools in playoff hunt
MOUNT VERNON — Four Knox County teams, and a number of neighboring schools, are in solid position as they continue their quest to reach the Ohio High School football playoffs. If the playoffs started this weekend, four of Knox County’s football-playing schools would be in the field and one would be hosting a first-round game. […]
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Cardington-Lincoln stonewalls Danville
Cardington-Lincoln’s defense throttled Danville, resulting in a shutout win 3-0 in an Ohio girls volleyball matchup on September 28. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1 minute survey and be registered to win a $25 Visa gift card. For statewide results and expert analysis of the best […]