MOUNT VERNON — Bo Lacey Construction, a locally-owned and operated construction company out of Richland County, is excited to announce the grand opening of its fourth location in Mount Vernon. The event is being co-hosted by the Knox County Chamber of Commerce and is set to take place on June 2 from noon to 2 […]
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Paddle for Heroes 5th annual 5K set for May 6 at Ariel-Foundation Park
MOUNT VERNON — The 5th annual Paddle for Heroes 5K will take place on Saturday, May 6 at Ariel-Foundation Park at 9 a.m. This event consists of a 5K Run/Walk that will take participants through the scenic Ariel-Foundation Park. The course will be a combination of trail and road running. “You can run or walk […]
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Ohio President James A. Garfield to Speak at Chautauqua on Oct. 27
MOUNT VERNON – Benjamin Frayser, of Mentor, will portray James A. Garfield, the 20th United States President on Thursday, Oct. 27. The program will take place at the Grand Hotel (12 Public Square in downtown Mount Vernon) at 7 p.m. The Chautauqua Series is brought to you with the help of a grant provided by […]
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Shelby among 3 Ohio markets targeted by Omni Fiber
SHELBY — Omni Fiber, a new Fiber-to-the-Premises provider committed to bringing a new choice in internet service to underserved markets in the Midwest, has announced three initial markets to be served in Ohio; Shelby, Clyde and Dover. “Omni Fiber is committed to serving the residents of small- and mid-size towns across the Midwest with high-speed […]
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Mount Vernon man killed Thursday in one-vehicle crash
MOUNT VERNON — A 30-year-old Mount Vernon man was killed late Thursday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash on Ohio 3 near Monroe Township Road 267, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at 5:24 p.m., troopers said. The patrol said Jacob D. Donalon was driving a 2001 […]
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Loudonville motorcycle rider killed in Knox County crash
MONROE TOWNSHIP — A Loudonville man died Sunday evening during a motorcycle/minivan collision on U.S. 36 in Monroe Township, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The accident occurred at 8:15 p.m., the patrol said. Kelly K. Bush, 51, of Loudonville, was driving a 1985 Harley Davidson motorcycle east on […]
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79th annual Danville Raccoon Dinner to support Dalton Sheldon Fund
DANVILLE — The 2022 Danville Lions Club Raccoon Dinner will be held Monday, Feb. 7 at the St. Luke’s Community Center, located immediately behind the Danville St. Luke’s Catholic Church. The meal will be served from 4:30 until 7 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. At 6 p.m., the Devil Land Jazz Band will perform […]
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Freddies announce the Janet Hadley Mather Scholarship
FREDERICKTOWN — The Fredericktown High School Alumni Association has announced that a fully endowed scholarship has been established to honor the life of 1959 Fredericktown High School graduate, Janet Hadley Mather. The Janet Hadley Mather scholarship, which will first be awarded to a 2022 FHS graduate, is being sponsored by her husband, Robert J. Mather […]
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Food For The Hungry grants $25K for tangible needs
MOUNT VERNON — Due to the generous donations from the community members of Knox County, Food For The Hungry was pleased to release the first-ever tangible grant opportunity. Many churches, food pantries, and other non-profit organizations have had tangible needs revealed to them in the past year. Through this grant, FFTH was able to aid […]
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Freddies announce Rachel Gregg Scholarship
FREDERICKTOWN — The FHS Alumni Association is pleased to announce that a scholarship honoring the teaching career of Rachel A. Gregg (1967 – 1992) has been fully endowed by Malcolm R. Shrimplin, an FHS graduate. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage young women to further study science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). “I’m […]