HOWARD — A Knox County man was arrested early Tuesday morning on charges of domestic violence and assault after authorities were called to a residence on Weber Road near Howard on a welfare check. Jose Hernandez, 45, was taken to the Knox County Jail, according to a press release from Sheriff David Shaffer. He reported […]
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15 people killed on Ohio roads over Thanksgiving holiday
COLUMBUS — Fifteen people were killed on the state’s roadways this Thanksgiving holiday, according to a press release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. During the five-day reporting period, from Wednesday, November 27, at 12 a.m. until Sunday, December 1, at 11:59 p.m., 15 people were killed in 13 fatal crashes. In 2018, seven people […]
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Missing Roseville man found dead in Coshocton County
BLADENSBURG — A 54-year-old Roseville man reported missing on Sept. 20 was found dead in an open field Monday near County Road 380 just inside Coshocton County, according to Knox County Sheriff David Shaffer. At approximately 1 p.m. Monday, Shaffer said the Knox County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by detectives from the Coshocton County Sheriff’s […]
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Mount Vernon, Danville women seriously injured in 3-vehicle Knox County crash
MOUNT VERNON — Two Knox County women were seriously injured and a Westerville man had minor injuries after a three-vehicle crash in Knox County on Monday afternoon, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 1:19 p.m. on US 36, near mile post 23 in Monroe […]
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An evening with George Winston slated for Oct. 20 in Columbus
COLUMBUS — For more than 40 years, George Winston has inspired fans and musicians alike with his singular solo acoustic piano songs. Now touring in support of his 2019 release and 15th solo piano album, Restless Wind, Winston repurposes for the modern listener stunningly relevant works by musical greats such as Sam Cooke, The Doors, […]
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COTC recognizes Richland County students among healthcare technology graduates
NEWARK — Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) held pinning ceremonies to honor the following 2019 summer semester graduates of its healthcare technology programs. The Elizabeth Barnhart Award for Nursing Excellence was presented to Elizabeth Djikunu of Columbus. Growing up in Ghana, Djikunu dreamed of one day becoming a nurse, but the road to get there […]
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SBA economic injury disaster loans available in Crawford County
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced Friday that Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations located in Crawford County as a result of rain, flash flooding, flooding, moisture, and precipitation that began on Nov. 11, 2018. The loans are available in […]
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Floored: An exhibition of handcrafted rugs set for July 5 to Aug. 9
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Schnormeier Gallery has announced it will present Floored: An exhibition of handcrafted rugs. This exhibit will be on display in the gallery from July 5 to Aug. 9. The exhibition will open on Friday, July 5 at 1 p.m., with a First Friday reception at the Schnormeier Gallery […]
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God Bless the USA: Lee Greenwood at Dan Emmett Festival on Aug. 10
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – The Dan Emmett Music and Arts Festival has announced that Lee Greenwood, Phil Dirt and Dozers and Madrigal will be the Festival’s music headliners for 2019. All headline bands will take the main stage at 8:30 each evening – Phil Dirt and the Dozers on Thursday, Aug. 8, Madrigal on Friday, […]
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Mount Vernon teen killed in Fredericktown crash
FREDERICKTOWN — A Mount Vernon teen was killed and another seriously injured Friday night after a one-vehicle crash near Fredericktown, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Thomas K. Swihart, 19, of Mount Vernon, was pronounced dead at the scene, while passenger, Tate K. Swihart, 17, also of Mount Vernon, was transported by […]