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Entertainment event this weekend in Knox County: Friday, May 17 - Sunday, May 19

By Mount Vernon News | May 16, 2024

Don't miss out on this entertainment event happening in Knox County this weekend.

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Mount Vernon's Daughriety spins a gem in 7-0 Sectional Final shutout of Logan

By Bob Martin | May 16, 2024

The No. 5 Mount Vernon baseball team had an opening round bye and beat No. 35 Logan 7-0 in the Division I, Central 4 Sectional Final on May 15, led by a masterful performance on the hill by senior ace Konner Daughriety.

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Humphreys homers twice, Weckesser drives in 5 in District Semifinal win for Danville

By Bob Martin | May 16, 2024

No. 1 Danville had no problem with No. 2 Ridgedale in the District Semifinals of the Division IV, Central 1 tournament, knocking the Rockets off 12-2 in a game where Alicia Humphrey blasted a pair of solo shots.

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Utica upsets Pirates 10-1 to head to District Finals

By Bob Martin | May 16, 2024

The No. 11 Utica softball team is on its way to the District Finals after upsetting the No. 2 Cardington-Lincoln Pirates 10-1 on May 13, led by Hannah Shaver’s four RBI day.

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Mount Vernon Municipal Court: 123 cases on docket, May 20-24, 2024

By Mount Vernon News Report | May 16, 2024

The following 123 cases are on the Mount Vernon Municipal Court docket for the week of May 20-24, 2024

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | May 15, 2024

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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OPINION: Open Letter to Rep. Seitz regarding Frasier Solar Project

By Benjamin Dean | May 15, 2024

Majority Floor Leader William Seitz, My name is Benjamin Dean. I am a resident of Miller Township in Knox County Ohio.

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In Memoriam: Anthony Banning Norton remembered on his birthday, former Journalist, historian, politician (May 15)

By Mount Vernon News | May 15, 2024

Anthony Banning Norton, born May 15, 1821, in Mount Vernon, OH, embodied the pioneering spirit of his hometown.

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Mount Vernon News Athlete of the Week: Marissa Rutter of Mount Vernon High School

By Bob Martin | May 14, 2024

Mount Vernon’s Marissa Rutter had a huge day a the Ohio Cardinal Conference track and field meet, winning the conference title in three events and a silver in another. She has had an incredible season and this time out gave her the Mount Vernon News Athlete of the Week Award for the second time.

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | May 14, 2024

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Obituary: Ramona Lynn Cramer

By Mount Vernon News Report | May 14, 2024

Ramona Lynn Cramer, 94, died Monday, May 6, 2024, at the Inn at Ironwood.

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Library to host genealogy resource presentation

By Mount Vernon News Report | May 14, 2024

The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County will present an overview of the many resources available to the public in the Genealogy and Reference Department.

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Rutter named OCC Runner of the Year

By Bob Martin | May 13, 2024

Marissa Rutter was recognized for her dominance on the track by being named Ohio Cardinal Conference Runner of the Year, after earning 49 points in the OCC meet to lead the Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets to a runner up finish.

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Weaver leads Lexington to OCC track and field title

By Bob Martin | May 13, 2024

The Lexington girls’ track and field team took first place in the Ohio Cardinal Conference meet on May 10, with Elyana Weaver standing out as the Athlete of the Year.

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Ohio prepares for National Boating Safety Week: Prioritizing safe practices for summer fun

By Mount Vernon News reports | May 13, 2024

As summer approaches, Ohio residents gear up for leisurely days on the water, but authorities stress the importance of prioritizing safety amid the excitement.

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Minutemen boys win OCC track and field title

By Bob Martin | May 13, 2024

The Lexington boys’ track and field team has been crowned Ohio Cardinal Conference Champions, as the Minutemen relied on a strong effort that spanned across their entire team.

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Mount Vernon Buffalo Wild Wings to host live music through August

By Mount Vernon News Report | May 13, 2024

The Mount Vernon Buffalo Wild Wings® location will host live music on the patio again this year, every Thursday from May 2 to Aug. 29.

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Food For The Hungry names new executive director

By Mount Vernon News Report | May 13, 2024

Kathy Brechler Lake, a longtime Knox County resident and Food For The Hungry (FFTH) volunteer, was named the organization’s new executive director late last month by the FFTH board.

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Letter to the Editor: Frasier Solar project

By Matt Jones | May 13, 2024

By now, many of us have experienced the anti-solar misinformation campaign that solar opponents and special interest groups have been running for months to try to intimidate us into opposing the proposed Frasier Solar project.

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Experience Mount Vernon's June First Friday to transport visitors back to the '80s

By Mount Vernon News Report | May 13, 2024

Experience Mount Vernon is turning back the clock to the 1980s for June First Friday, sponsored by Sara Mankins. On June 7, from 6 to 9 p.m., the streets of Downtown Mount Vernon will be transformed into a playground, celebrating the decade of the 1980s.

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