MOUNT VERNON — The Kokosing River continues to be one of the bright spots of Knox County’s vast array of nature. To maintain that beautiful waterway, a Kokosing River Rally Cleanup crew and volunteers pulled 65 tires from the scenic river last weekend. Approximately 140 volunteers helped to make the event a success Saturday morning, […]
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GALLERY: Fredericktown 2023 Little Miss Tomato
FREDERICKTOWN — Nobody was throwing tomatoes Wednesday night. Instead, Fredericktown’s 2023 Little Miss Tomato contestants gave an all-time leading show. The 2023 Little Miss Tomato was Pearl Terez Cram; the runner-up was Scarlet Ann Grey; the second runner-up was Clara Banbury; third runner-up was Mackenzie Finley. There were 27 contestants in total Wednesday night.
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Two-way hero: Crestview senior holds down both lines in win over East Knox
OLIVESBURG — Crestview senior Caleb Cunningham came to the sidelines during a timeout Friday night with about three minutes left, just before the Cougars punted the ball back to East Knox. “Need a break?” one of the Crestview assistants asked. The hulking 6-foot-5, 250-pound defensive end/offensive tackle shook his head, grabbed a drink, rubbed a […]
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GALLERY: Crestview tops East Knox, 20-14
(Photos from Crestview’s 20-14 win Friday night at Scott Bailey Memorial Field against visiting East Knox in a non-league high school football game. The gallery includes photos from each school’s marching bands.)
Posted inWeather
‘Don’t know why there’s no sun up in the sky, stormy weather’
“When thunderstorms roll in, you make a choice to either succumb with tears to the gloomy downpour, or smile and look for rainbows.” — Author Richelle Goodrich from “Making Wishes: Quotes, Thoughts & A Little Poetry for Every Day of the Year” MANSFIELD — A string of warm, sunny days across north central Ohio may […]
Posted inBusiness
Fredericktown company ready to break ground on 29,000-square-foot expansion
Founder Don Rogers said the reason for the expansion is to meet customers’ needs and expectations.
Posted inArea History
Ohio’s comedian: Paul Lynde was a Knox County treasure
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Memory Project. It’s being shared here as part of a collaborative agreement. MOUNT VERNON — There are some famous names from Ohio that many recognize, such as Clark Gable and Dean Martin, but there is another actor from the tail end of Hollywood’s Golden Age […]
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Columbus man charged with aggravated murder in 2022 Knox County case
MOUNT VERNON – A 43-year-old Columbus man was indicted Monday with the 2022 aggravated murder of a Mount Vernon man whose body was found in Ariel-Foundation Park. Terry Barker is charged with the killing of Paul Williams, 43, on May 2, 2022. According to the indictment, Barker shot Williams with a .22 caliber semiautomatic pistol. […]