First victim testifies in trial of church leader accused of abusing four minors
Keesee, a former church leader, is accused of 32 counts of sexual assault, including 13 counts of rape. All four victims were minors with ages ranging from 5 to 15.
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Gary ‘Tom’ Keesee Jr waives right to jury trial
The bench trial starts at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the common pleas courtroom.
Ohio prep football notebook: Freddies’ QB hits all 5 passes, scores on late run in key win
Fredericktown quarterback Jonny Ashcraft clinched his team’s 21-12 win over Mount Gilead with a 32-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter in a superlative performance last week to headline the…
Mount Vernon’s Ken Ressler honored with Quilt of Valor for service in U.S. Air Force
Mount Vernon resident Ken Ressler served with the United States Air Force from 1966 to 1970. He did one tour of Korea and one tour of Da Nang Vietnam.
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Danville police reports Sept. 20 to 26
DANVILLE — The Danville Police Department responded to these calls between Sept. 20 and 26. Chief Monte L. Vance provided these reports from Danville and Brinkhaven Townships.
MVNU instrumental ensembles to perform free concert on Oct. 10
MOUNT VERNON — The Music Department at Mount Vernon Nazarene University invites the community to an afternoon of engaging music performed by MVNU’s instrumental ensembles. Featuring the talents of both students and community members, the free concert will take place Saturday, Oct. 10, at 1 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium.…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Sept. 28
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls handled on Sept. 28.
Hometown hero gets the ball: Clear Fork’s Blubaugh to start playoff opener for Astros
A.J. Blubaugh will start Game 1 of the best-of-three American League Wild Card Series between the Astros and Chicago White Sox at 5 p.m. at Daikin Park.
The Freedom Center hosts 2026 Recovery Conference and Wellness Fair
The Freedom Center’s 2026 Recovery Conference and Wellness Fair invited the community together to discuss well-being and create connection.
Mount Vernon childhood inspires playwright’s ‘Battle of the Books’
A Mount Vernon native turned playwright, director and educator, SMJ draws on their childhood theater experiences for their latest play, “Battle of the Books,” now showing at the Columbus Children’s Theatre.
Food For The Hungry winter grant application opens Oct. 1
MOUNT VERNON — The Food For The Hungry (FFTH) of Knox County’s grant application process for the 2026 campaign opens Thursday, Oct. 1, at 8 a.m. and will remain open until Saturday, Oct. 31, at noon. Applications submitted after noon on Oct. 31 will not be accepted. Each year, a…
Knox County Landmarks Foundation hosts open house at restored Lustron House
This is more than an open house. It is an invitation to see what can happen when a community decides that its historic buildings are worth saving.
‘The Republic Between Us’: A four-generation conversation on local civic life in Knox County
The live panel discussion brings together local residents representing four generations currently shaping community life
Mount Vernon police reports Sept. 23 to 28
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Police Department issued the following reports for service calls from Sept. 23 to 28.
KCCC AFJROTC Raider competition to bring teams to Mount Vernon
This year’s event is expected to be the largest Raider Competition in Ohio, bringing AFJROTC teams together for a day of challenging, fast-paced events.
Knox County Sheriff’s reports Sept. 27
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for Sept. 27.
Lead the way: how ammunition choice can save Ohio’s birds of prey
As science has progressed, lead has become one of the most well-known toxins; something we fear interacting with in our day-to-day lives. It’s in the paint of old buildings, soil, plumbing and even food in high-risk areas. More actively – and most damning to Ohio’s carnivorous bird population – lead…
Jury selection to start this week in Gary Keesee Jr. rape trial
The jury trial rape trial of Gary “Tom” Keesee Jr. has been postponed three times.
A Stroll Through the Garden: Yellow Jackets can be deadly
I recently got a call from a lady who told me bees exploded out of the ground in her yard and started swarming her. That’s way more excitement than this old man wanted. She was at a Hillsdale football game and said that she heard that several bee-like insects had…
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