A natural talent: Newark’s Lexie Miller crowned Miss Ohio
ASHLAND — Confidence hasn’t always come easily for Lexie Miller. But she exuded it on Saturday night, strutting across the Miss Ohio stage in a floor length gown and belting out…
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Knox County JFS highlights foster care gains
The number of JFS foster homes has nearly tripled in the last decade.
Fish for free across Ohio June 20 & 21
COLUMBUS – Ohio’s annual free fishing days on Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21, give all residents a chance to fish at any public waterway without a license, according to…
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Mount Vernon recognized as silver member of MORPC’s Sustainable2050 initiative
COLUMBUS — The City of Mount Vernon has officially been recognized as a Silver member of the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission’s (MORPC) Sustainable2050 initiative. Mount Vernon joined the program by passing a formal city council resolution, making it the first municipality in Knox County to participate. “Stewardship really begins at home, and we are honored…
New information, photos released in probe of planned White House attack by Danville man
EDITOR’S NOTE: An earlier version of this story stated that Tycen Proper was enrolled at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (College on the report). The Knox County Sheriff’s Office stated that information was not accurate in its original report. DANVILLE — The Knox County Sheriff’s Office has released a 211-page document…
Centerburg man indicted for sexual charges in connection with a minor
The Knox County Grand Jury indicted 11 Monday
Mount Vernon’s McPeek, East Knox’s Armstrong selected to All-Ohio first team
MOUNT VERNON — The future is bright for Mount Vernon’s Jax McPeek. A sophomore catcher, McPeek was selected to the All-Ohio first team in Division II by the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association. McPeek led the Yellow Jackets in virtually every offensive category. He batted a team-high .438 with…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports June 17
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports at the end of their shift on June 17.
Developer renews bid for affordable apartments in Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON — A proposed workforce housing development at 800 N. Sandusky St. in Clinton Township is back on the table. St. Mary Development Corp., in partnership with Pivotal Housing Partners, is reapplying to the Ohio Housing Finance Agency to develop North of Vernon, a 134-unit workforce housing complex. Wes…
Knox cattle dam repair running ahead of schedule
After seven years and numerous meetings, repairs to the Knox Cattle Company dam on Yauger Road are underway.
Knox County man charged in planned attack at White House event waives detention hearing
The 19-year-old Knox County man charged with federal crimes for an alleged planned attack on a White House lawn event waived his right to a detention hearing.
Ohio AG counters DeWine’s call to end capital punishment in the state
COLUMBUS — Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following statement regarding capital punishment in Ohio: “I understand that the Governor issued a statement indicating his opposition to the death penalty. The governor is a religious man who cares deeply about the sanctity of life. His opinion reflects his lifetime of…
Mount Vernon tackles storm cleanup, utility projects, new bell circle
Crews worked through the night of June 6 to open blocked streets. The last closures, including a portion of West High Street where downed power lines posed hazards, were cleared the following day.
Attorney General announces settlement in OhioHealth antitrust case
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Attorney General’s Office and U.S. Department of Justice have reached a proposed settlement with OhioHealth to stop the healthcare system from enforcing contract terms that limit how insurers can help patients find lower-cost care. “Healthcare works best when patients have clear choices and honest information,” said…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports June 16
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on June 16.
Mount Vernon planning commission okays Pleasant Street cultural arts center
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Municipal Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit recently that clears the way for a mixed-use creative arts space in a private residence. Nicole Miller uses her 1860s historic home at 105 W. Pleasant St. primarily for her photography work. She also hosts…
OhioHealth reaches agreement with DOJ and Ohio AG
COLUMBUS – OhioHealth has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Ohio Attorney General to end litigation over language in certain managed care contracts. OhioHealth does not admit any wrongdoing in the agreement, and maintains their contracting practices were and are lawful and appropriate. OhioHealth will…
Arrest of 19-year-old Danville man may have helped foil planned attack on UFC Freedom 250
The arrest of a 19-year-old Danville man may have helped foil a multi-state plan to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event.
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