FREDERICKTOWN — Congratulations to the Fredericktown Class of 2024, which graduated on Friday night.
Grant Ritchey
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Fredericktown veterinarian charged with sex with a pony, 2 counts of domestic violence
FREDERICKTOWN — A Fredericktown veterinarian is charged with having sex with an animal and two counts of domestic violence against people after a March 31 incident at the family’s farm on Knox Lake Road. Dr. Phillip R. Dilts, 66, entered not guilty pleas this week in Mount Vernon Municipal Court to the misdemeanor charges, which […]
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Ackerman Nature Preserve adds two bird-watching blinds
FREDERICKTOWN – Bird watchers will now have a more comfortable way to enjoy their hobby thanks to two new bird blinds installed at the Ackerman Nature Preserve on Wednesday. The bird blinds were possible thanks to citizen donations totaling $5,300. Established in 2012 through a generous gift from the Ackerman family to the Fredericktown Recreation […]
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Copline: a hotline for law enforcement to call on their worst days
MOUNT VERNON — Jerry Scott has been a police chaplain for more than five years. In those five years, he’s been on the scene for 100-plus death calls. Whether it’s a homicide, suicide, or overdose, he’s there to pray with the families affected by the tragic circumstances no one saw coming. He’s also present for […]
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Fredericktown streetscape project expected to be complete by Tomato Show ’24
FREDERICKTOWN — Fredericktown’s streetscape project is expected to be completed by the 2024 Tomato Show. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) project, begun in 2018 at a cost of more than $1.5 million, is about to hit the ground running. Contractor Smith Paving is expected to begin preliminary work in mid-March 2024, weather permitting, Fredericktown […]
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Fredericktown Schools gets help for student psych case loads
The Fredericktown Board of Education has approved an agreement with Mansfield Psychological Services to assist staff with caseloads and evaluation/re-evaluation management. Superintendent Gary Chapman said at last week’s board of education meeting the district is seeing an increase in caseload for psychological services. More specifically, the agreement will assist the district with the large caseload […]
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East Knox outscores Loudonville
HOWARD — The East Knox Bulldogs entered Friday’s home game against Loudonville as if it was a playoff game. That was the mindset second-year head coach Andy Beatty sought. “We know there’s a lot on the line,” Beatty said, after the Bulldogs’ 42-28 win. “We don’t want to look ahead, but we’re well aware of what […]
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Community unites to preserve Kokosing River
MOUNT VERNON — The Kokosing River continues to be one of the bright spots of Knox County’s vast array of nature. To maintain that beautiful waterway, a Kokosing River Rally Cleanup crew and volunteers pulled 65 tires from the scenic river last weekend. Approximately 140 volunteers helped to make the event a success Saturday morning, […]
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GALLERY: Fredericktown 2023 Little Miss Tomato
FREDERICKTOWN — Nobody was throwing tomatoes Wednesday night. Instead, Fredericktown’s 2023 Little Miss Tomato contestants gave an all-time leading show. The 2023 Little Miss Tomato was Pearl Terez Cram; the runner-up was Scarlet Ann Grey; the second runner-up was Clara Banbury; third runner-up was Mackenzie Finley. There were 27 contestants in total Wednesday night.