MOUNT VERNON — Thirty minutes into a discussion about the future of Mount Vernon as part of Knox Pages’ Talk the Vote listening tour in October, the topic of homelessness arose. A young man described his time working for the Mount Vernon Police Department, and how on summer nights, he would find homeless individuals sleeping […]
Grant Pepper, Staff Reporter
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Nearly 200 properties change hands in Knox County in October
MOUNT VERNON – The following is a list of the latest Knox County property transfers from the Knox County auditor’s office for Oct. 1 through Oct. 31, 2021. Berlin Township 13910 Armentrout Rd., Berlin Twp.; Jeffrey B. and Cathy L. Krieger to Steven J. and Jennifer C. Langton; $435,000 (Residential structure) Armentrout Road, Berlin Twp.; […]
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‘He’s a hard-nosed kid’: Morse’s big night propels Crestview past East Knox in battle of unbeatens
ASHLAND — Connor Morse is used to playing low to the ground. As a two-time district-qualifying wrestler, the Ashland Crestview senior has spent years perfecting the art of ‘low man wins.’ He’s developed into a 5-foot-9, 170-pound wrecking ball – with legs like tree trunks and balance like a jungle cat. That’s why Steve Haverdill, […]
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Carpenter shines in QB debut as Freddies earn 1st win of season
FREDERICKTOWN — Fredericktown head coach Will Hartley called the 24 hours after last Friday’s loss to rival Clear Fork “the lowest of lows.” It wasn’t just any old loss. The Colts came into Fredericktown and dismantled the Freddies, winning 54-8 in the season opener. Fredericktown’s starting quarterback, junior Ben Mast, left the game in the first quarter […]
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COVID-19 numbers continue to surge in Knox County, reflecting statewide trend
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County saw 22 confirmed COVID-19 cases in June, according to Knox Public Health. It saw 57 cases in July. Through the first three weeks of August, the county has seen nearly 500 new cases – including 48 on Wednesday alone – as the highly contagious delta variant rips through the community […]
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Lucas uses 4-man rushing attack to overpower Danville
DANVILLE — The Lucas Cubs passed the ball one time in their season opener at Danville on Friday night. And it turned out to be the play that solidified the game’s outcome. Up three touchdowns with 90 seconds left until halftime, the Cubs found themselves near midfield. One more score would give Lucas a four-touchdown […]