Winter brings a few more challenges, but livestock producers are a hardy bunch. For several area producers, the upcoming winter storm will be just another day on the farm.
Cheryl Splain
A Christian ultrarunner who likes coffee and quilting
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Breaking down barriers, one pedal at a time for individuals with disabilities
MOUNT VERNON — Ohio ranks first in the country with 1,523 bicycling route miles. Knox County boasts 35 miles of paved bike trails. Roads and sidewalks in neighborhoods also offer opportunities to ride. However, for many individuals with disabilities, trails and neighborhoods are off-limits because they cannot ride a bike. I Can Shine seeks to […]
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News from the North Pole: All the questions you want to ask Santa
MOUNT VERNON — Christmas is a magical time, full of excitement, holiday cheer, and, yes, a little bit of stress as we scurry to wrap presents and finish the holiday baking. Tonight will be the busiest night of the year in many homes, including the House of Kringle. Have you ever wondered how Santa Claus […]
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Bindover hearing set for Knox County teen charged with murdering his father
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Prosecutor’s Office has filed charges in Knox County Juvenile Court against Brice Hay for aggravated murder in the stabbing death of his father, Kevin R. Hay. “We have filed a motion to have this case bound over to common pleas court for prosecution as an adult,” Knox County Prosecutor […]
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From payroll deductions to ‘sin taxes,’ states try different ways to fund child care
Low wages. Lack of access. Skyrocketing costs. All of these contribute to what has become a child care crisis. Not just in Ohio, but nationwide. Since June, our solutions series, It Takes A Village, has chronicled the stories of parents, child care providers, and educators who are grappling with the realities of child care and […]
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Juvenile charged with murder in Howard stabbing death
MOUNT VERNON — A juvenile suspect has been arrested and charged with a Tuesday night stabbing death on King Road in Howard, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Daniel J. Weckesser stated that authorities arrested a juvenile located at the residence on a charge of murder and transported that individual to the Muskingum […]
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Knox County deputy dog warden recognized for ‘helping make a miracle happen’
MOUNT VERNON — In a world often filled with negative stories, stories of compassion shine bright. Newark Law Director Tricia Moore recognized such a story involving Knox County Deputy Dog Warden Tyler Moore. According to an email Tricia Moore sent to the Knox County commissioners, Newark has a HOME Court program that assists nonviolent offenders […]
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Knox, Richland counties differ over Clear Fork’s educational service center affiliation
MOUNT VERNON — The Nov. 4 General Election featured 16 write-in candidates on the ballot, ranging from trustees to school board members. In researching eligibility criteria for write-in candidates, the elections board discovered an irregularity involving the Clear Fork School District and which educational service center it belongs to. In 2009, Clear Fork Local Schools […]
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County Auditors Association offers solutions to combat high property taxes
MOUNT VERNON — Residents are keenly aware of the surging home prices in Knox, Ashland, and Richland counties and the effect they’ve had on property taxes. Between the 2020 and 2023 reappraisals, Knox County home values increased an average of 37%. Ashland County saw a similar increase at 36%. Richland County came in at 28%. […]
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Kokosing Construction interns build walls, futures for Knox County Habitat for Humanity home
WESTERVILLE — On July 24, Kokosing Construction, along with Help Build Hope and Habitat for Humanity of Knox County, partnered to lead a hands-on training experience for summer interns at the company’s headquarters in Westerville. As part of the training, Kokosing had more than 60 interns work alongside representatives from Help Build Hope. Help Build […]