MOUNT VERNON — Since 1887, the Salvation Army has worked to meet the needs of the community in Mount Vernon. Their latest effort to do so? Launching a new, $6.2 million child care facility. The Learning Lighthouse is a 13,270-square-foot facility is set to open in January. Located on Howard Street, it takes up a […]
Jack Slemenda
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Posted inTrack/Cross Country
Lexington boys win state cross country championship; girls finish 3rd
OBETZ — As soon as the starting gun fired, the top-ranked Lexington boys cross country team roared into Fortress Obetz during the Division II state championship race and never looked back. The Lex boys won the Division II team trophy with 110 points, with the next closest squad 81 points behind them. Senior Latrell Hughes […]
Posted inNews
ICE HSI spokesperson says 5 ‘illegal aliens’ arrested in Mount Vernon operation
MOUNT VERNON — An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) spokesperson said special agents arrested five illegal aliens during the Oct. 9 operation in Mount Vernon related to Panchos Tacos, including three who had previously been removed from the U.S. Knox Pages reached the ICE media email for the Midwest on […]
Posted inOpen Source
OPEN SOURCE: What’s the difference between HSI & ICE?
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was written in response to a reader suggestion. Do you have a tip for our reporters? Click here to submit it. MOUNT VERNON — An Oct. 9 federal law enforcement operation at Panchos Tacos, a Mexican restaurant in Mount Vernon, triggered a flurry of questions from readers throughout north central Ohio. […]
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Knox County residents protest Sunday against federal raid at Panchos Tacos
MOUNT VERNON — About 120 people protested Sunday in Mount Vernon’s Public Square against a recent federal law enforcement operation at Panchos Tacos. The Knox Socialist League organized the protest from 1 to 3 p.m. through its Facebook page, opposing a Thursday operation by Homeland Security Investigations. “We saw what happened [at Panchos Tacos] and […]
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Mount Vernon officials explain operation at Panchos Tacos
EDITOR’S NOTE: In the first version of this developing story, it was reported Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted this operation. Further reporting discovered the operation was actually conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). The original story, references, and headline have been corrected to reflect that updated information. MOUNT VERNON — Initial reports regarding an incident […]
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HSI detains, removes several Panchos Tacos employees in Mount Vernon
EDITOR’S NOTE: In the first version of this developing story, it was reported Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted this operation. Further reporting discovered the operation was actually conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). The original story, references, and headline have been corrected to reflect that updated information. MOUNT VERNON — A federal Homeland Security Investigations […]
Posted inLife and Culture
MLK & today: Fostoria native, Stanford professor delivers Kaleidoscope address
MANSFIELD — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed that an idea titled “the evil triplets” threatened American democracy. The triplets’ names? Racism, poverty and violence. During the Kaleidoscope Community Conversations event on Thursday night at Mansfield’s Renaissance Theatre, Dr. Lerone Martin conducted a deep dive into these issues and more in terms of how they […]
Posted inSports
Column: Ohio baseball somehow will be played in October
CLEVELAND — I witnessed the most “Cleveland” way to make Major League Baseball history over the weekend, and it was a roller coaster of emotions to say the least. A walk-off hit-by-pitch from a pinch hitter was not on my bingo card, but it definitely should have been. If you haven’t seen the moment yet […]
Posted inLocal Guides
Pumpkins, plaid & plenty of fun: A guide to fall festivities
The very subtle dipping seasonal temperatures aren’t slowing North Central Ohio down when it comes to some good old-fashioned fall fun. With plenty of rural beauty across the area, it is so easy to see the seasons change just by taking a drive down the highway with the windows down, football on the radio and […]