FREDERICKTOWN — The Fredericktown boys basketball team has already wrapped up an outright Knox Morrow Athletic Conference championship and is riding a 20-game winning streak. Yet the Freddies (20-0) might have picked up their most impressive win in an already sterling season on Tuesday night. Coach Derek Dibling’s undefeated bunch used a 14-10 surge in […]
Larry Phillips
I've lived in Richland County since 1990, married here, our children were born here. This is home. I have two books published on a passion topic, Ohio high school football. Others: Buckeyes, Cavs, Bengals, Reds, History, Disney.
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Paul Newman’s knuckles led to an acting career, instead of selling bowling balls
A snowbound weekend is a good opportunity to retell one of the classic stories of Knox County history: the infamous brawl at the Bluebird Club, which resulted in the rise of one of the world’s most beloved actors, Paul Newman. While newspaper reports of the time give only the basics of what happened, there was […]
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Utica man killed after Wednesday morning 3-vehicle crash in Knox County
CLAY TOWNSHIP — A Utica man was killed Wednesday morning after a three-vehicle crash in Knox County, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Andrew McGee, 31, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Patrol. The crash occurred 5:58 a.m. at the intersection of Township Road 148 and […]
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Mohican offers numerous winter hike options
PERRYSVILLE – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) invites Ohioans to welcome 2026 with adventure, inspiration, and a breath of fresh air during its annual First Day Hikes program. This New Year’s Day tradition provides a healthy, energizing way to begin the year, with guided hikes offered across the state. “First Day hikes are a […]
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ODNR reminds Ohioans to stay safe on water as temperatures plunge
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was first published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS – As Ohio’s scenery shifts from fall color to winter calm, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft is reminding outdoor enthusiasts to stay alert and prepared when heading out on the water. “Ohio’s lakes […]
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Knox County Sheriff’s Office to collect venison for local food pantry
MOUNT VERNON — North central Ohio hunters won’t have far to travel if they wish to donate venison to a local food pantry. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office, 11540 Upper Gilchrist Rd, Mount Vernon, will be one of four sites statewide to accept venison donations on specific days this month. For the Sheriff’s Office, those […]
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Ohio’s youth gunners bag nearly 10K deer in 2025 season
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – Hunters ages 17 and younger checked 9,759 white-tailed deer during Ohio’s youth gun hunting season on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 22 and 23, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Each fall, youth hunters enjoy […]
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MVNU dedicates new baseball clubhouse in honor of Sparta’s Tim Belcher
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University celebrated the dedication of the Tim Belcher Clubhouse Saturday during the 2025 Homecoming and Family Weekend. The project was made possible through Phase One of the On Deck Campaign for Cougar Baseball. The clubhouse — which features a modern locker room, a players’ lounge, and dedicated spaces for […]
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Mt. Gilead grad Baker becomes MVNU’s 1st All-American in cross country
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Gilead’s Will Baker made history on Friday Nov. 12 at the 70th annual men’s Cross Country National Championship at the Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee, Florida. Baker placed 14th overall in his national debut for Mount Vernon Nazarene with a time of 24:44.4. The finish is historic for Baker as he becomes […]
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Ohio hunters can donate venison to fight hunger
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS — There are several organizations in Ohio fighting hunger by helping hunters donate a portion or all of their venison to those who need it. The Division of Wildlife wishes to thank you, the Ohio hunter, for making a difference […]