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Trojans look to repeat; Jackets hope to challenge for title.

By Geoffrey Cowles | Aug 26, 2021

After improving to a second place finish in the Ohio Cardinal Conference, last season, the Mount Vernon golf team is ready to fight for a league title.

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Rebuilt Scots move forward with new coach

By Geoffrey Cowles | Aug 23, 2021

Highland football began the new scholastic year with a new coach and new faces

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Jackets edged by Presidents, 28-27

By Geoffrey Cowles | Aug 22, 2021

In the space of a few minutes, the Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets showed their fans just what kind of team they will be in 2021.

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Trojans looking to repeat as KMAC champs.

By Geoffrey Cowles | Aug 20, 2021

It was a season of triumph and disappointment.

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Jackets retooled and ready

By Geoffrey Cowles | Aug 16, 2021

For Mount Vernon varsity football, 2021 is a year of change and adjustment on both sides of the ball.

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Freddies on the rise.

By Geoffrey Cowles | Aug 13, 2021

After a couple of tough seasons, Fredericktown may be looking skyward.

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Jackets girls' soccer counting on patience to pay off this season

By Geoffrey Cowles | Aug 10, 2021

Mount Vernon girls soccer has quietly reached a new milestone

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Jackets girls tennis well-prepared for 2021 season.

By Geoffrey Cowles | Aug 5, 2021

There was a time when Mount Vernon girls varsity tennis would start with preseason training in the summer and be finished by October, but that is no more.

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OSTPA: Fair week’s grand finale

By Geoffrey Cowles | Aug 2, 2021

They went far into the night, but they gave the 2021 version of the Knox County Fair a great sendoff on Saturday (July 31).

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Goodwin living a lifelong rodeo dream

By Geoffrey Cowles | Aug 2, 2021

Rodeo, America’s cowboy showcase, was the boyhood dream of Mount Vernon native Chris Goodwin.

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Warrior Bags' efforts recognized by 'Today'

By Geoffrey Cowles | May 17, 2021

Mount Vernon's Mary Cunningham and Fredericktown's Mandy Craze knew their friend Lisa Manns had a battle on her hands and would need their help and support.

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Kids experience outdoors at Pheasants Forever Youth Day

By Geoffrey Cowles | Apr 12, 2021

In the technological age, too many children don't get the opportunity to experience the great outdoors.

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Cain's big hit gives Kline 100th win at Highland

By Geoffrey Cowles | Apr 8, 2021

When a coach reaches 100 coaching wins, they have put a stamp on their team.

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Jackets retire longtime coach Savage's number

By Geoffrey Cowles | Apr 5, 2021

Mount Vernon baseball coach Doug Savage left an indelible mark in his 21 years at the Jackets’ helm.

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Fredericktown's Burns sets junior racing world afire

By Geoffrey Cowles | Apr 1, 2021

After a decade of drag racing, it’s about time for Fredericktown’s Caleb Burns to retire ... from junior drag racing, that is.

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Redskins seniors ready to fight for LCL crown

By Geoffrey Cowles | Mar 26, 2021

Last March, Utica had a new baseball coach and a team that promised to challenge for the Licking County League title and go a long way in postseason.

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Highland's Carpenter, Danville's Tyler will stay close to home

By Geoffrey Cowles | Mar 26, 2021

A pair of college signings ensured that two area athletes will take their next steps in life’s journey close to home.

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Jackets look to recover from lost year

By Geoffrey Cowles | Mar 26, 2021

The last time Mount Vernon's softball team played a game was approximately 22 months ago.

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After lost year, Freddies ready to run

By Geoffrey Cowles | Mar 25, 2021

The Fredericktown track team is a combination of high hopes and unknowns going into the 2021 season.

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Spurgeon, Matthews wrestle their way to All-Ohio honors

By Geoffrey Cowles | Mar 15, 2021

A pair of local athletes stood tall in the procession of All-Ohio champions ascending the podium at the OHSAA State Wrestling Championships.