NEWARK — Twenty million people in the United States suffer from addiction. Putting that into perspective, that’s one in seven individuals in this country. Another 23 million Americans are in recovery. Fifty percent of people know someone who has suffered or is suffering from substance abuse disorder (SAD). One in seven. That means these folks […]
Cheryl Splain, Correspondent
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International bowhunting event slated for Feb. 11-13 in Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON — The International Bowhunting Organization (IBO) will bring its 2022 World Indoor Championship competition to Cooper Progress Park Feb. 11 to 13. The IBO signed a lease with the Knox County Land Bank to use Plant 2 in CPP. The competition is not open to the public due to COVID. According to Bryan […]
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What Knox County is doing to support second-chance employment
MOUNT VERNON — Loyalty. Growth. Acceptance. Those are the words that participants in Mount Vernon Municipal Court’s MERIT Court program heard on a recent field trip to Hot Chicken Takeover in Westerville. But perhaps the most important words they heard were “second chance.” Hot Chicken Takeover is a second-chance employer, one who is willing to […]
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North central Ohio churches serve God by supporting foster families
MOUNT VERNON — Parenting requires love and a desire to protect and nurture children. Foster parenting calls for an extra dose of love and compassion, empathy and understanding. Uncertainly is one of the many challenges foster parents face. They might have the child for several weeks, months, or even years — or only a few […]
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Mansfield native returns to the region with start-up company in Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON — A new start-up company, The Ohio Mint, begins operations this month in Cooper Progress Park. The company is a private mint that produces gold and silver rounds and bars. Rounds are coin-shaped pieces of precious metal, but they do not have a date stamp or face value and cannot be used as […]
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MVPD kicks off PAK United
MOUNT VERNON — Thursday’s sunshine and gentle breeze formed the perfect backdrop for fresh air, fun, and friendships. And that’s the goal behind PAK United, an initiative that brings together youths and Mount Vernon police officers in a positive atmosphere. PAK (Police and Kids) United kicked off its program with, appropriately, a kickball game on […]
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What one county agency is doing to keep its employees whole
MOUNT VERNON — Social work is all about helping those who need help the most, but the stress and emotional exhaustion that comes with it often lead to a quick exit from the profession. Up to 50% of child welfare workers are at risk for developing secondary traumatic stress (STS) related to working with traumatized […]
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Former Mount Vernon Municipal Court Clerk indicted on 8 felony counts
Editor’s Note: This story was updated at 6:50 p.m. on Aug. 24 to clarify how the investigation began and correct the year it began. MOUNT VERNON — Former Mount Vernon Municipal Court Clerk Stephanie Hardman faces eight felony counts after a Knox County grand jury indicted her on Monday. The charges, all third-degree felonies, include […]
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Restored Citizens Program a ‘win-win’ for those willing to think outside the box
Editor’s Note: For the past two decades, the shortage of skilled workers has steadily increased. The crunch is growing tighter as Baby Boomers retire, and there are not enough workers to replace them. This is the third of a three-part series exploring what Knox County is doing to ensure a pipeline of talent into the […]