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 […]
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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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 […]
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Danville stuns Waterford to reach regional championship game
WATERFORD — The Danville Blue Devils are on what gamblers call a heater. Coach Matt Blum’s squad won its third straight game as a road underdog on Friday night by traveling nearly two hours south to defeat second-seeded Waterford 19-14 in a Division VII, Region 27 semifinal. The 11th-seeded Blue Devils (8-5) will advance to […]
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Fredericktown grad chooses family over volleyball scholarship
MOUNT VERNON – You might expect at least a hint of disappointment in Lindsey Boeshart’s voice, but you won’t hear any. The 2022 Fredericktown High School graduate put family first when she decided to forego the opportunity to play collegiate volleyball. It’s a decision she has never regretted. Three years ago it appeared that volleyball […]
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Mount Vernon man killed, woman hospitalized after Knox County motorcycle crash
CENTERBURG — A Mount Vernon man was killed on Saturday after a motorcycle crash in Knox County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Henry Young IV, 39, of Mount Vernon, was transported from the scene and pronounced dead at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, authorities reported. Samantha Hedrick, 36, also of Mount Vernon, was […]
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5-run rally stops Mount Vernon short of state-championship quest
AKRON — One bad inning can’t wipe out one great season for the Mount Vernon girls softball team. The Yellow Jackets were forced to sit through a two-hour rail delay before falling 8-6 to Painesville Riverside on Sunday in the Division II state championship softball game at Akron’s Firestone Stadium. A five-run Riverside rally in […]
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Centerburg man killed after Monday morning crash in Clinton Township
MOUNT VERNON — A Centerburg man was killed after a one-vehicle crash early Monday morning, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Zachary White, 32, of Centerburg, was pronounced deceased after being transported to Knox Community Hospital by Mount Vernon Fire/EMS. White was a passenger in a vehicle driven by […]
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Mount Vernon man charged with 2 felonies after child-porn search
MOUNT VERNON — A Mount Vernon man was arrested and charged with two felonies after a search warrant was executed on a Martinsburg Road residence, according to a Friday afternoon press release from the Mount Vernon Police Department. Aaron Eldridge, 66, was taken to the Knox County Jail without incident, authorities stated. According to police, […]