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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Breaking down barriers, one pedal at a time for individuals with disabilities
MOUNT VERNON — Ohio ranks first in the country with 1,523 bicycling route miles. Knox County boasts 35 miles of paved bike trails. Roads and sidewalks in neighborhoods also offer opportunities to ride. However, for many individuals with disabilities, trails and neighborhoods are off-limits because they cannot ride a bike. I Can Shine seeks to […]
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Open Source: Ohio State now aims for another national title, but a century ago Kenyon was in its sights
GAMBIER — As Ohio State gears up for a Cotton Bowl date against Miami on New Year’s Eve, one interested reader asked a question about the Buckeyes’ history — specifically against a local outfit. Here’s what we discovered: Around Thanksgiving time over a century ago, the Men of Scarlet and Gray competed for gridiron glory […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Photographer unearths a little-known Frank Lloyd Wright story in Knox County
GAMBIER — In the early 1990’s, photographer and Kenyon College professor Gregory Spaid walked into an exhibition in Columbus and unknowingly stepped into a passion project that would continue for decades. Spaid is an American artist whose photographs seek to illuminate the beauty and meaning found in everyday life. His work has been featured in […]
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Tomorrow’s Talent: How is north central Ohio preparing for Intel?
OHIO — Knox and Richland area community colleges are among those preparing to train a skilled workforce for Intel’s demand.
Posted inArea History
History Knox: Following Rud Hayes from Kenyon to the White House
GAMBIER — Rud Hayes’ mother was annoyed by her son. At age fourteen, he had taken a break from his schooling for a bit, but then refused to go back. He preferred hunting in the woods around Delaware, Ohio, and goofing off. He had grown resistant to the constant pressure his mother gave him to […]