Open Source: What’s the story behind the walnut trees harvested on Knox County’s bike paths?
Questions poured in when walnut trees along the county’s bike paths were cut down in March.
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Commissioners open bids for Knox County road resurfacing
The Knox County commissioners held bid openings on May 12 for the county’s annual resurfacing program.
ParaPsyCon 7 brings psychics, ghost hunters and cryptid seekers to Mansfield’s haunted prison
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the beginning of a semi-regular feature that will stretch into the fall that will profile haunted houses, paranormal activity and more. If you have any ideas…
Knox County Sheriff’s Office provides staffing update
Lt. James Ferenbaugh reported 26 uniformed deputies are currently assigned to patrol. That includes school resource officers and village units.
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Slonczewski to speak on ‘Brains and AI’ at Mount Vernon library
MOUNT VERNON — The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County invites the community to a literary and scientific presentation titled “Brains and AI: Real Science Beyond Fiction” on Wednesday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m. Professor Joan Slonczewski, micro-biologist and award-winning science fiction author, will discuss how scientific research…
Mount Vernon council accepts grant for Greenwood & Burgess improvements
The project will support growing industrial activity at Heartland Commerce Park and improve long-term roadway durability for heavy truck traffic.
Brinkhaven Village Council adopts first municipal code in village history
The code represents the first organized body of municipal law in the village’s history and marks a defining moment in Brinkhaven’s civic life.
Ohio BCI continuing investigation into officer-involved shooting in Bucyrus
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations continues on Tuesday its investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Bucyrus.
Knox County Chamber of Commerce hires McCartney as new Executive Director
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of Jill McCartney as its new Executive Director. McCartney brings more than 15 years of leadership experience in organizational management, strategic planning, community engagement, and partnership development. Most recently, she served as Director of Athletics, Fitness and…
Knox County Career Center students compete at state competition
MOUNT VERNON — The SkillsUSA state competition was held in Columbus onMay 5 and 6 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The competition brings over 5,000 competitors, business and industry partners, instructors, and vendors together in over 100 contests in all 16 career pathways toshowcase Career and Technical Education in…
Centerburg Elementary School celebrated for literacy achievement
CENTERBURG — Read Naturally is thrilled to recognize Centerburg Elementary School as an honorable mention of the 2026 Read Live School of the Year Award. This award honors schools for their effective implementation of Read Naturally’s Read Live program to achieve significant gains in student literacy. Celebrating these schools aims…
Fredericktown educator receives MVNU Mentor Teacher Award
FREDERICKTOWN — In recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week, the Education Department at Mount Vernon Nazarene University asked senior-level student teachers to nominate a mentor teacher for the fourth annual Mentor Teacher of the Year Award. Among MVNU’s 50 mentor teachers across central Ohio, one educator stood out. Amber Parry, a…
Knox Community Jazz Orchestra presents Destination: Summer on May 24
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox Community Jazz Orchestra brings its swinging sound back to Ariel Foundation Park on Sunday, May 24, announcing the unofficial start of summer. The free concert begins at 5 p.m. at the Schnormeier Event Center. Music lovers who have followed the local big band since it…
Fredericktown FFA attends Ohio FFA State Convention
FREDERICKTOWN — Fredericktown FFA members recently traveled to the annual Ohio FFA State Convention held April 30 to May 1. A major highlight for the chapter was the presentation of the Ohio FFA Degree, the second-highest honor an FFA member can achieve. The chapter is proud of seniors Reagan Blanchard…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports May 11
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on May 11.
Bucyrus police chief: ‘It can happen anywhere. We’re not exempt from violence’
Bucyrus police Chief Jon Dorsey made it clear no location is exempt from the violent scene that unfolded on Monday.
May 25 deadline to add Revolutionary War veterans’ information to database
May 25 is the last day the public can submit information to the Revolutionary War Veterans Graves Identification Project database.
Knox County Transit shuts down Progress Loop
Three months after starting a southern route, Knox County Transit will shut down the Progress Loop.
KMAC champ East Knox earns No. 2 seed in baseball tournament draw
HOWARD — East Knox was rewarded for its championship season. The Knox Morrow Athletic Conference-champion Bulldogs earned the No. 2 seed during Sunday’s Division V baseball tournament draw, and took an opening-round bye. East Knox (17-5) will host either No. 10 Amanda-Clearcreek or No. 13 Harvest Prep in a district…
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