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'Ohio is ready for a change': Whaley, Stephens make history as first all-women ticket nominated for governor

By Emily Bevard | May 6, 2022

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nan Whaley made state history in this week's primary, becoming the first-ever woman to win a major party nomination for governor in Ohio.

Mount Vernon Public Library recommends titles for 'winter and holiday feels'

By Emily Bevard | Dec 16, 2021

As snow starts to fall and the cold air sets in, there’s no better time to take a break from winter festivities and curl up with a good book.

'Young in age and varsity experience' Cardington-Lincoln boys basketball starts slowly

By Emily Bevard | Dec 16, 2021

With six games played and one win logged against Pleasant High School, the Cardington-Lincoln boys basketball season is off to a tough start as the team looks toward the Knox Morrow Athletic Conference (KMAC) this year.

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Knox County schools work around supply chain shortages for meals

By Emily Bevard | Dec 10, 2021

Supply chain shortages across the state have left Ohio schools scrambling to provide lunches to students, with menu items consistently left up in the air.

‘Last Dance’: Edwards leads Cardington-Lincoln girls basketball in final year as coach

By Emily Bevard | Dec 6, 2021

The Cardington-Lincoln girls basketball season has kicked off as the team looks toward competing for its eighth straight conference title this year.

North Fork Local Schools graduate takes 1st place in national FFA competition

By Emily Bevard | Dec 3, 2021

North Fork Local Schools student Amanda Annett has earned the first-place title in the National FFA Organization Beef Placement Proficiency national competition, after placing first at the state level.

City touts aggregation program savings as Columbia Gas expects price hike

By Emily Bevard | Dec 3, 2021

Mount Vernon residents should expect a 1.6% increase in average natural gas bills, but the city is pointing to a 10% savings from its aggregation program to offset the rate hike.

‘We’re just there to support them’: Mayor's podcast tackles domestic violence

By Emily Bevard | Nov 29, 2021

Community leaders discussed resources for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault during Mayor Matt Starr’s most recent podcast.

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Ajodhya Dining Concepts brings homemade food to downtown Mount Vernon

By Emily Bevard | Nov 19, 2021

When Navin Ajodhya and his wife Rebecca transitioned from corporate jobs as a finance accountant and IT engineer, they always had the goal of bringing new, homemade food to the area.

HPIO Addiction Evidence Project outlines ‘unjustly punitive and unfair policies’ leading to disparities in addiction

By Emily Bevard | Nov 2, 2021

New fact sheets in the Health Policy Institute of Ohio’s (HPIO) Addiction Evidence Project explore the racial and geographic differences in the state’s addiction crisis, stating criminal justice reform is critical to sustain addiction recovery.

Kenyon College named to WalletHub’s list of best Ohio colleges

By Emily Bevard | Oct 21, 2021

Kenyon College has been named to WalletHub’s list of best Ohio colleges, ranking 12th in the Midwest and 83rd overall.

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‘We can’t do this alone’: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service implements recovery plan for endangered Ohio bee species

By Emily Bevard | Oct 18, 2021

A plan by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to save the endangered rusty patched bumblebee in Ohio focuses on conserving populations and addressing threats to prevent future extinction.

Knox County Foundation funds grant to Camp Cornish to enhance meeting space

By Emily Bevard | Oct 11, 2021

The Knox County Foundation (KCF) funded a $4,600 grant to Camp Cornish recently, allowing the camp to purchase new furniture for the lodge’s meeting space.

Elevated Hearing Center in Mount Vernon accepting new patients

By Emily Bevard | Oct 5, 2021

Elevated Hearing Center in Mount Vernon is accepting new patients, as another local provider closes doors next month.

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