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After one win last season, tougher Utica girls squad is looking up

By George Willis | Nov 22, 2021

Toughness and chemistry should lead to more wins

Coach: Toughness key for Mt. Gilead boys hoops in KMAC

By George Willis | Nov 8, 2021

Ultimate Goal Centered on KMAC Championship. Dan Strasser doesn’t hold back on his expectations for the 2021-22 Mt. Gilead High School boys basketball team. With three of the five starters returning, and fingers crossed for the return of a fourth, Strasser said there is enough talent to make serious noise toward a Knox Morrow County Athletic Conference title.

Utica boys basketball program looks to build winning foundation

By George Willis | Nov 1, 2021

Up-Tempo Offense Should Overcome a Lack of Size

Mount Vernon YMCA completes 2-year, $3.5-million renovation

By George Willis | Oct 11, 2021

Much-Needed Upgrades Benefit Employees, Members

Danville Police receive grant for new K-9 unit

By George Willis | Oct 11, 2021

Knox County Foundation to fund purchase

Newark attorney: Evictions could worsen homeless situation

By George Willis | Oct 4, 2021

Attorney Ann Roche fears a potential uptick in homelessness in Knox County after the Supreme Court’s recent decision to end the government’s COVID-19 eviction moratorium during the pandemic.

Division of Wildlife proposes reduction in wild turkey limit

By George Willis | Sep 24, 2021

Decline in Populations Prompts Limit to One in 2022

Rick's Sportings Goods ready for opening of deer hunting season

By George Willis | Sep 24, 2021

Customers Stocking Up on Firearms and Outdoor Gear

Fredericktown Local Schools halts rise in quarantines

By George Willis | Sep 16, 2021

After suffering a huge uptick in student-to-student transfers of COVID, Fredericktown Local Schools have seen dramatic results after the implementation of a mandatory mask policy while in the classroom.

Parents, students meet with superintendent to oppose mask policy

By George Willis | Sep 13, 2021

An estimated 60 Mount Vernon parents and students gathered outside of Mount Vernon High School Friday to discuss their objections to the requirement for masks in the classroom.

Oldtime Farming Festival more than just tractors

By George Willis | Sep 13, 2021

Two-Day Event Features Special Attractions, Food and Fun

Prim-Tiques owner stages fall festival to thank community

By George Willis | Sep 8, 2021

Barbie Page has found a home for her home decor store

Velvet creates special ice cream to celebrate COTC's 50th

By George Willis | Sep 6, 2021

It sounds like a free-for-all brawl, but the Berry Rumble is actually an ice cream flavor created by Central Ohio Technical College and Velvet Ice Cream to celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary.

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