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Mount Vernon man convicted of a sex crime

By Eli Chung | Jul 31, 2020

A Mount Vernon man was sentenced to prison in Knox County Common Pleas Court Thursday for having sex with his girlfriend while she was unconscious and unable to consent in November.

Teen injured in accident

By Eli Chung | Jul 30, 2020

A teenage girl was struck by a car in a crash Wednesday on Quarry Chapel Road in Gambier.

Mount Vernon woman indicted for attempted murder

By Eli Chung | Jul 30, 2020

A Mount Vernon woman accused of stabbing her mother-in-law in their North Sandusky Street residence July 17 was indicted by Monday’s Knox County grand jury for attempted murder and felonious assault.

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Veterans get the job done in dairy

By Eli Chung | Jul 29, 2020

4-H seniors took home champions at Tuesday’s market dairy show, as exhibitors showcased their year’s hard work with over 90 animals.

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Teacher indicted on three charges

By Eli Chung | Jul 28, 2020

A now-suspended Mount Vernon Middle School gym teacher accused of raping a female student was indicted by the Knox County Grand Jury Monday.

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Good breeding, diet produce champions

By Eli Chung | Jul 27, 2020

At least 54 cattle were showcased at Sunday’s Junior Fair market beef show. Junior staff and exhibitors set up early for the show.

Mount Vernon man gets 17-month prison term for assault on girlfriend

By Eli Chung | Jul 24, 2020

A Mount Vernon man was sentenced to 17 months in prison Thursday in Knox County Common Pleas Court for domestic violence-related assault.

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Sanctuary services available in summer

By Eli Chung | Jul 24, 2020

While it is “off season” for the Winter Sanctuary Emergency Homeless Shelter, people can still come and utilize other services.

Pandemic fallout affecting Danville budget

By Eli Chung | Jul 21, 2020

Danville Village Council discussed village finances Monday in response to cuts in the 2021 budget. The budget cuts, brought about by the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, were contained in a budget draft submitted for the council’s review by Village Clerk Laurie Vess.

Job postings latest in scams

By Eli Chung | Jul 20, 2020

Under COVID-19 restrictions, many people have increasingly relied on the internet when looking for employment opportunities.

Rape victims often face shaming

By Eli Chung | Jul 18, 2020

The news of Mount Vernon Middle School physical education teacher Andrew Walsh allegedly raping a 15-year-old student in 2018 has gained attention from the public, both in Knox County and beyond.

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MVMS teacher charged with raping student

By Eli Chung | Jul 17, 2020

A Mount Vernon Middle School physical education teacher was arrested Wednesday night on criminal complaints filed in Mount Vernon Municipal Court, alleging that he had raped and engaged in sexual contact illegally with a then 15-year-old student in 2018.

Grand jury indicts 5 on theft offenses

By Eli Chung | Jul 16, 2020

The Knox County Grand Jury indicted five Monday on theft-related charges. The charges concerned incidents dating back to February.

Probationers struggle with transportation challenges

By Eli Chung | Jul 10, 2020

Thursday’s Knox County Common Pleas Court highlighted how transportation and association could be a continuous challenge for people serving community control sentences.

Village of Danville holds off on tech contract

By Eli Chung | Jul 7, 2020

Danville Village Council discussed a new technology contract and an alley construction that is up for bid at its meeting Monday.

Mount Vernon man guilty of sexual battery

By Eli Chung | Jul 3, 2020

A Mount Vernon man pleaded guilty in Knox County Common Pleas Court Thursday to charges regarding sexual battery against his stepchildren.

Two indicted in robbery, assault

By Eli Chung | Jul 1, 2020

Monday’s Knox County grant jury charged two men with robbing and assaulting a Mount Vernon resident in his home.

Mount Vernon man pleads guilty to a reduced charge

By Eli Chung | Jun 26, 2020

In Thursday’s Knox County Common Pleas Court hearings, a Mount Vernon man plead guilty to the reduced charge of gross sexual imposition, a fourth-degree felony, for engaging in sexual activities with his girlfriend while she was unable to consent.

Health matters force continuance of trial

By Eli Chung | Jun 23, 2020

A jury trial in Knox Common Pleas Court scheduled for today has been continued.

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Danville renovates offices

By Eli Chung | Jun 22, 2020

Danville’s municipal building will be reopening today after a months-long renovation of the building

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