MOUNT VERNON — Healthcare providers have long recognized the benefits of exercise in treating conditions ranging from weight loss to depression to vascular disease. Research shows that physical exercise also benefits […]
Cheryl Splain, Correspondent
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Mount Vernon traffic enforcement pilot program yielding good results
MOUNT VERNON — A pilot program geared toward reducing speeding in school zones, off-route trucks, and other traffic issues in Mount Vernon is getting positive results since its inception six […]
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State Issue 1: Should judges be required to consider public safety when setting bail?
On Nov. 8, Ohio voters will vote on a constitutional amendment that requires judges to consider public safety when setting bail. The amendment also changes the branch of government responsible […]
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Would an innovative approach to child care work in Knox County?
MOUNT VERNON — Last fall, residents told Knox Pages that the lack of child care is a serious concern for working parents. The Area Development Foundation sees the lack of […]
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Survey data backs up need for more child care in Knox County, but what’s the next step?
MOUNT VERNON — The results of a recent survey reinforce what parents, employers, and economic development professionals have known anecdotally for quite a while: lack of available child care affects […]
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Pastor says ‘The church is open’ after vandalism in Fredericktown
FREDERICKTOWN — Places of worship offer a sense of safety and security. They serve as a haven when the world becomes overwhelming. When that safety is shattered, people experience feelings […]
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Mansfield man indicted for allegedly bringing drugs into Knox County jail
MOUNT VERNON — A Knox County Grand Jury indicted Ronald E. Oliver, 34, of Mansfield on March 28, 2022, for illegal conveyance of drugs onto the grounds of a detention […]
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A brief look at child care in Knox County
MOUNT VERNON — Child care is on the minds of parents and business owners alike. Economists see the availability of quality child care as one solution to the labor shortage […]