MOUNT VERNON — A Fredericktown veterinarian was sentenced to two years of community control Monday after pleading no contest to two domestic violence convictions. Dr. Phillip R. Dilts, 66, was sentenced in Mount Vernon Municipal Court. As part of a plea agreement, the charge against Dilts for engaging in sexual activity with an animal was dismissed. […]
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Changes to judicial elections reflect partisan shifts in Ohio, says appellate judge
MANSFIELD — The impact of partisan judicial races for higher courts depends on where you live, according to Judge Andrew King of Ohio’s 5th District Court of Appeals. “I think in districts that are primarily a Republican constituency, you’re seeing it shift to Republican judges. In districts where it’s primarily a Democratic constituency, you’re seeing […]
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Fredericktown school enforces new cell phone ban during school hours
FREDERICKTOWN — Cell phone use during school hours at Fredericktown Local School was banned at Tuesday’s special meeting. The policy, effective for the 2024-25 school year, was introduced at June’s special board of education meeting, in a quest to enhance student engagement and academic focus. The cell phone policy applies to all students on school […]
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Knox County school finds success in tackling chronic absenteeism
CENTERBURG — Agriculture teacher Matt Weade recently left a Centerburg Local Schools meeting in awe. The gathering focused chronic absenteeism — and how the district planned to combat it. Centerburg Local Schools voluntarily participated in Each Child On Track in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years, a state program targeting at-risk students. Weade is part […]
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Red Cross issues call for blood donors in Richland, Knox and Crawford counties
As World Blood Donor Day approaches on June 14, the American Red Cross has reported blood and platelet donors are critically needed right now to combat a drastic shortfall in donations over the last several weeks. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with type O blood and donors giving platelets, according to […]
Posted inBusiness
Panchos Tacos expands to Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON – Panchos Tacos has landed in Knox County — specifically, Mount Vernon. The history of Panchos Tacos starts with husband and wife Luis and Natalie, launching their first restaurant, El Campestre, in 1998 in Mansfield. In 2014, they opened Los 3 Mayas, on Ashland Road in Mansfield, with a brother, Jesus. Jesus started a taco […]
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Five new members added to Fredericktown Hall of Honor
FREDERICKTOWN — Fredericktown Local Schools have welcomed five new inductees into the district’s alumni hall of honor. The hall of honor recognizes graduates, living and deceased, who, through their exemplary actions and achievements reflect positively on the Fredericktown Local Schools so that present-day students may identify with their efforts and establish goals for the future. […]
Posted inWeather
Powerful storms may spawn tornadoes across north central Ohio on Tuesday
MANSFIELD — Not even the best meteorologist can pinpoint exactly where and when a tornado will roar down from the sky with a fury of 150-plus mph winds. But the national and state weather experts think a twister or two is darn likely in Ohio on Tuesday afternoon and into the evening hours. The National […]
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OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital picks lead physician to head heart and vascular practice
MANSFIELD — OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital has selected Dr. Jennifer Dickerson as the lead physician of its heart and vascular team. She has already started in her new role, which will allow for a transition period with Dr. Gregory Eaton, who’s retiring in June. An Ohio native, Dickerson returned to the Buckeye State after completing her […]
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Wilson, Thomas seek to represent Ohio’s 4th Congressional District
Democrats Tamie Wilson and Steve Thomas, both from Delaware, are seeking to represent Ohio’s 4th Congressional District in Washington, D.C.