Danville blasts Freddies to remain undefeated
DANVILLE — Fredericktown football coach Scott Spitler had no illusions about the battle his team was going to face on Friday night at the Tough Street Stadium when the Freddies…
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United Way of Knox County launches annual community campaign during 75th anniversary year
The campaign brings together businesses, organizations, community leaders, and residents from across Knox County to invest in programs that strengthen the community and improve the lives of local families.
Little Miss Tomato pageant goes on despite the rain
Sixteen contestants took to the stage, and eventually a nearby restaurant, to compete for Little Miss Tomato.
Centerburg targets unauthorized heavy trucks using village streets as shortcuts
Centerburg residents have had enough of heavy trucks treating village streets like a shortcut.
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Millersburg missionary enters guilty plea for child exploitation crimes in Haiti
MILLERSBURG — Jeriah Mast, 45, of Millersburg, entered a guilty plea Tuesday to two counts of engaging in illicit sexual conduct with minors in Haiti, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio. Federal prosecutors say Mast traveled from the United States to Haiti on multiple…
Crestline schools mourn teacher killed in Fairfield County crash
CRESTLINE — A Crestline teacher died Sunday evening after a two-vehicle crash in Fairfield County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and Crestline Exempted Village Schools. Cameron Lyon, 23, of Caledonia, died at Fairfield Medical Center a short time after the Sept. 6 crash on U.S. 33 near U.S.…
Centerburg man killed in Morrow County motorcycle crash
MARENGO – A Centerburg man was killed as a result of a three-vehicle crash in Morrow County that took place Monday night, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Randy Sheets, 60, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Patrol. The incident took…
Rumored 98-home housing development in Centerburg becomes official
Annexation documents require M/I Homes to join the village’s New Community Authority and rezone the property to Planned Development.
Candle fundraiser, inspired by Dolly Parton, to benefit Interchurch in Knox County
MOUNT VERNON – Hearth & Home by Crookston Candles will launch a Dolly Parton inspired fundraiser benefiting Interchurch Social Services of Knox County. From Sept. 25 through Oct. 9, $11 from every Brighter Mornings Are Coming candle sold will be donated to Interchurch. The fundraiser was inspired by Dolly Parton’s…
Bond set at $25,000 for Loudonville dog breeder facing 12 misdemeanor charges
Ashland Municipal Court Judge John Good set Daniel Miller’s bond at $25,000 cash, with no permitted 10-percent posting, and personal recognizance bond.
Motorcycle passenger from Ashley killed in Sept. 4 crash on U.S. 42 in Morrow County
MOUNT GILEAD – An Ashley woman was killed and another person was hurt in a two-vehicle crash on Sept. 4 in Morrow County, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Amanda Pickens, 38, of Ashley, was pronounced deceased at the scene by MorrowCounty EMS. Tyler…
Ohio ranks third nationally for high school sports participation
COLUMBUS – Ohio ranks as the third-largest state for high school sports participation with almost 350,000 high school student-athletes during the 2025-26 school year, according to the annual NFHS High School Athletics Participation Survey, trailing only Texas and California. Ohio ranked in the Top 5 nationally in participation of most sports…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports for Sept. 8
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed reports for these calls for service on Sept. 8.
Knox County teen pleads guilty to aggravated murder
According to a joint plea agreement, Hay pleaded guilty on Sept. 3 to the aggravated murder charge, with a sentence of life imprisonment with parole eligibility in 20 years.
Mount Vernon’s Hannah Vanderhoof named National Merit Scholarship finalist
EVANSTON — Mount Vernon High School’s Hannah Vanderhoof is one of more than 16,000 semifinalists in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship program. Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) announced the names today. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for about…
5 sentenced in Knox County Common Pleas Court in August
Five individuals pleaded guilty in the Knox County Common Pleas Court last month.
Ohio Ag-Venture Guide launched Sept. 1
The free handbook is a downloadable guide designed to help Ohio families explore the farms, producers, and agricultural destinations that shape communities across the state.
Developing: 10 new charges filed against Loudonville dog breeder include alleged sexual conduct with animal
Daniel A. Miller, 64, was taken into custody Tuesday for the second time in 12 days.
Knox Network of Nonprofits to host in-depth fundraising training
The training will feature Lori Overmyer, executive vice president at Goettler Associates, who will return to Knox County to lead an expanded session focused on practical strategies nonprofits can use to strengthen their fundraising efforts.
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