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Ohio Township Association opposes top-down zoning changes amid home builders' lobbying efforts; excludes solar projects

By Kyle Barnett | Mar 5, 2024

Heidi Fought, Executive Director of the Ohio Township Association, has voiced opposition to proposed changes in zoning regulations that could significantly impact townships across the state.

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Reaper Valley Tactical’s Jacobs offers expert tips on muzzleloading season

By Kyle Barnett | Dec 12, 2023

Muzzleloading season for deer, spanning four days from Jan. 6-9, offers a unique hunting experience, emphasizing the importance of understanding your weapon and traditional practices.

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Fishermen ready for thrilling ice fishing season on Knox Lake

By Kyle Barnett | Dec 12, 2023

As winter blankets Ohio with ice, Brody Steele, a 27-year-old avid ice fisherman, is gearing up for the ice fishing season at Knox Lake.

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Lear on solar opposition: ‘Being a voice and letting us know, that's something that makes a difference to legislators’

By Kyle Barnett | Dec 4, 2023

State Rep. Beth Lear (R-Galena) was in the audience at the Nov. 30 presentation at Knox Memorial Theater by Knox Smart Development.

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Brown County Soil and Water Conservation Board member warns Knox County of solar project pitfalls

By Kyle Barnett | Dec 4, 2023

As the debate continues about introducing solar to Knox County, Bolender, a lifelong resident of Brown County and a member of Brown County Soil and Water Conservation Board, warned Brown County serves as a case study for other communities contemplating solar developments, sparking conversations about the balance between landowner rights, environmental preservation, and the true long-term costs of solar energy projects.

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‘Solar installations are not going to stop climate change’: Expert challenges environmental impact and viability of solar energy

By Kyle Barnett | Dec 4, 2023

Author and Heritage Foundation fellow Steve Goreham stirred the climate change debate in a Nov. 30 event at the Knox Memorial Theater hosted by Knox Smart Development.

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Contentious debate unfolds in Knox County over Open Road Renewables' solar project plans

By Kyle Barnett | Dec 4, 2023

Speakers at a Nov. 30 event hosted by Knox Smart Development at the Knox Memorial Theater characterized the Frasier Solar Project and other solar projects being undertaken in Knox County as part of a misguided environmentalism effort or, at worst, operations seeking to exploit billions in federal subsidies set aside for solar companies.

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Debate heats up over Frasier Solar Project in Knox County amid tax revenue concerns

By Kyle Barnett | Nov 27, 2023

The ongoing debate over solar energy projects in Knox County, which has pushed for solar energy since 2020, is intensifying as residents and commissioners grapple with issues of timing, location and community involvement in such initiatives.

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Buckeye Institute questions viability of Frasier Solar's PILOT deal in Knox County

By Kyle Barnett | Nov 27, 2023

The proposed solar deal between Frasier Solar and Knox County is facing scrutiny as The Buckeye Institute raises concerns about its economic viability.

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Critics argue government transparency at stake – Underhanded state legislation preceded Mount Vernon City Council consideration of ceasing public notices publication

By Kyle Barnett | Nov 20, 2023

As the City of Mount Vernon is contemplating the cessation of publishing public notices in the Mount Vernon News, the reality of how such a law allowing the cessation of publishing public notices came to be bears further inspection.

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Mount Vernon City Council debates removal of legal advertisements from Mount Vernon News

By Kyle Barnett | Nov 20, 2023

During the Nov. 13 Mount Vernon City Council meeting, council members discussed placing legislation on third reading that would eliminate legal advertisements from the Mount Vernon News.

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Danville Outdoors’ Eddington discusses preparations and hunting trends as whitetail deer gun season approaches

By Kyle Barnett | Nov 13, 2023

Hunters are gearing up for another gun deer season which will run from Nov. 27 through Dec. 3 and Dec. 16-17, with youth deer gun season on Nov. 18-19.

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Wearing of blaze orange attire emphasized for safety and visibility during deer season

By Kyle Barnett | Nov 13, 2023

As hunters across Ohio prepare for gun season, compliance with blaze orange attire to ensure safety and visibility in the field remains a key aspect of their readiness.

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Boesharts on land near Frasier Solar project: ‘It’s the next best thing to Heaven, except for the planned Solar Project’

By Kyle Barnett | Nov 7, 2023

Miller Township residents Jim and Connie Boeshart have expressed their opposition to the Frasier Solar project, which is adjacent to their property.

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Initiative aims to install emergency naloxone access cabinets on college campuses amid fentanyl crisis

By Kyle Barnett | Nov 1, 2023

In response to the growing fentanyl crisis and its devastating impact on communities, Knox Substance Abuse Action Team announced a collaborative effort with RecoveryOhio and several Ohio state departments.

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City Council moves to strike legal ads from Mount Vernon News; Comes after story reporting move to make city "carbon neutral"

By Kyle Barnett | Oct 24, 2023

The City of Mount Vernon is moving to remove legal advertisements from the Mount Vernon News.

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New Directions celebrates 40 years of dedication to combating intimate partner violence

By Kyle Barnett | Oct 24, 2023

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and New Directions, the Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center of Knox County, is actively commemorating its 40th anniversary while championing a campaign to raise awareness and celebrate the community.

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Abundant opportunities await Ohio’s small game hunters

By Kyle Barnett | Oct 17, 2023

As small game seasons continue to unfold in Ohio, seasoned hunter Mark Jenkins, the owner of Reaper Valley Tactical LLC, shared his experience and knowledge about various hunting opportunities and the role of youth hunting in preserving the shooting sport tradition.

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Preparing for Fall Turkey Season: Expert advice from Mark Jenkins of Reaper Valley Tactical

By Kyle Barnett | Oct 17, 2023

With the fall turkey hunting season in full swing across Ohio from Oct. 14 until Nov. 12, seasoned hunter and owner of Utica-based Reaper Valley Tactical LLC, Mark Jenkins, shared insights and tips for both experienced and novice hunters to ensure a successful and enjoyable experience.

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Sheets of Riverside Recovery Services: ‘Everybody meets their rock bottom at different points’

By Kyle Barnett | Oct 16, 2023

Riverside Recovery Services, in operation since 2015 and located in the Mt. Vernon area since 2017, has a profound mission: to restore hope and success to those grappling with addiction, whether it be drugs or alcohol.

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