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Two found dead after four-hour standoff with Knox County Sheriff’s Office
BUTLER TOWNSHIP — Two people are dead after a four-hour standoff with county law enforcement Thursday morning. A Knox County Sheriff’s news release states that deputies from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to an “open 911 call” at 10180 Busenburg Road in Howard at 1:21 a.m. Upon arriving at the residence, deputies spoke with […]
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The ultimate fairs & festivals guide for Richland County and beyond
Fairs and festivals are simpatico with summer, especially in north central Ohio. The warm rays complement outdoor activities. Summer around here triggers memories of county fairs, live music, car shows and food trucks. Richland County has plenty in store for festivalgoers, from longtime favorites to newer community events. For those open to a short drive, […]
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Danville Raccoon Dinner celebrates 82 years of community tradition
DANVILLE — The smell is unforgettable. As dozens of Knox County’s citizens wait outside, hints of meat sneak through the doorways. Regardless of race, creed, ethnicity or religion, everyone is there with the same mission in mind — eat raccoon. Danville villagers celebrated the 82nd annual Danville Raccoon Dinner on Monday evening. The dinner served […]
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Elite Preparedness aids victim’s family at Trump rally in Butler, Pa.
CLAY TOWNSHIP — Brian Hess didn’t expect to be at former President Donald’s Trump second campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania — let alone be part of security for his rally. He and his team weren’t protecting Trump; they were guarding Helen Comperatore, the wife of Corey Comperatore, who Thomas Crooks, a failed Trump assassin, shot […]
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Little Miss Tomato crowned to open Fredericktown Tomato Show
FREDERICKTOWN — The annual Fredericktown Tomato Show is underway, which means so are the traditional festivities. On Wednesday night, that included the crowning of 2024 Little Miss Tomato. The honoree was Caroline Titus. The runner-up was Annie Robbins. The second runner-up was Emerson Smith. The third runner-up was Hope Farley.
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Mount Vernon man charged with aggravated murder in double homicide
MOUNT VERNON — A Mount Vernon resident is in custody after being charged with two counts of aggravated murder in connection with two dead bodies found Wednesday night at 105 South Gay St. Cameron Ray Moore, 23, was arrested Thursday without incident, according to a Mount Vernon Police Department (MVPD) press release. He is being […]
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Veterinarian sentenced for domestic violence; sex with animal charge dismissed
MOUNT VERNON — A Fredericktown veterinarian was sentenced to two years of community control Monday after pleading no contest to two domestic violence convictions. Dr. Phillip R. Dilts, 66, was sentenced in Mount Vernon Municipal Court. As part of a plea agreement, the charge against Dilts for engaging in sexual activity with an animal was dismissed. […]
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Fredericktown school enforces new cell phone ban during school hours
FREDERICKTOWN — Cell phone use during school hours at Fredericktown Local School was banned at Tuesday’s special meeting. The policy, effective for the 2024-25 school year, was introduced at June’s special board of education meeting, in a quest to enhance student engagement and academic focus. The cell phone policy applies to all students on school […]
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Knox County school finds success in tackling chronic absenteeism
CENTERBURG — Agriculture teacher Matt Weade recently left a Centerburg Local Schools meeting in awe. The gathering focused chronic absenteeism — and how the district planned to combat it. Centerburg Local Schools voluntarily participated in Each Child On Track in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years, a state program targeting at-risk students. Weade is part […]