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Ariel-Foundation Park to be restocked with rainbow trout March 19

By Kyle Barnett | Mar 17, 2025

Mount Vernon’s Ariel-Foundation Park is one of 90 locations statewide that will be stocked with rainbow trout this spring by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).

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Understanding Mobility Management at Knox Public Health

By Kyle Barnett | Mar 8, 2025

Joe Porter serves as the program coordinator for mobility management at Knox Public Health.

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Etna Township Trustee Evans: ‘Developers aren’t paying anything, and it's the residents who are footing the bill’

By Kyle Barnett | Feb 24, 2025

Etna Township Trustee Mark Evans is speaking out about the significant financial strain caused by development practices and alleged mismanagement in his community.

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Knox Marine’s Abbott spring fishing outlook: ‘In the spring, the fish are a lot like humans – they're not moving’

By Kyle Barnett | Feb 22, 2025

As spring approaches, local fishermen are gearing up for a promising season.

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Valley ATV owner Staats on springtime trail rides: ‘It’s a great way to de-stress, especially for families and friends’

By Kyle Barnett | Feb 22, 2025

As the weather warms up and spring approaches, enthusiasts of side-by-sides and ATVs are gearing up for another season of adventure.

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Licking Regional Water District Director Roberts on Pet Run wastewater plant proposal: ‘I know the concept of wastewater plants doesn’t have great optics to it’

By Kyle Barnett | Feb 14, 2025

The Licking Regional Water District is awaiting feedback from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on a proposed wastewater treatment facility following a public hearing on Jan. 23 and a Jan. 30 deadline for written comments.

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R&R Bait and Tackle’s Wentzel: ‘This is an ice fisherman's paradise right now’

By Kyle Barnett | Jan 21, 2025

With the temperatures dropping and the ice thickening, Buckeye Lake is becoming a winter wonderland for ice fishermen, and business is booming for local tackle shop R&R Bait and Tackle.

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Davis on Freddies Helping Freddies scholarships: 'You realize how lucky you were to grow up in a place like Fredericktown'

By Kyle Barnett | Jan 7, 2025

The Fredericktown High School Alumni Scholarship Fund continues to make a significant impact on the lives of local students, helping them pursue higher education with financial support.

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Byers holds book signing at Paragraph Bookstore for debut novel Gristholme: 'There's always light if you can work through it'

By Kyle Barnett | Jan 7, 2025

Knox County native LJ Byers held a book signing for his debut novel Gristholme at Paragraphs Bookstore in Mount Vernon on Saturday, Jan. 4.

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State Rep. Lear: ‘It is imperative we uphold the right of free speech for doctors’

By Kyle Barnett | Jan 7, 2025

State Rep. Beth Lear (R-Galena) is advocating for the protection of free speech for healthcare providers following Governor Mike DeWine's veto of a key provision in House Bill 315.

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Bagent family thankful for community support after home lost in Christmas Eve blaze: ‘It's very heartfelt that so many people I don't even know donated’

By Kyle Barnett | Jan 7, 2025

Mount Vernon resident Justin Bagent choked back tears as he recalled the support he and his family have received from local residents following a house fire on Christmas Eve that destroyed his home located at 805 West Vine Street in Mount Vernon.

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84-year-old Keen describes Ariel Park fishing: ‘It is really the best place I’ve ever fished in my entire life’

By Kyle Barnett | Oct 8, 2024

Robert Keen, an 84-year-old fisherman has turned his passion for fishing into a cherished tradition at Ariel Park.

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Danville Outdoors Johnson on deer season: ‘The excitement is higher compared to the last couple of years’

By Kyle Barnett | Sep 28, 2024

Whitney Johnson, the Manager of Danville Outdoors, recently shared insights on the latest changes in hunting regulations, popular gear and tips for the upcoming fall deer season.

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ProFormance Archery’s DeBolt on forthcoming deer archery season: ‘It’s a busy time with all the preparations’

By Kyle Barnett | Sep 28, 2024

As the 2024 archery deer season approaches, Mike DeBolt, owner of ProFormance Archery, finds himself at the heart of a bustling business.

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The Stations Break’s Lowther: ‘Our staff has become like family, and our clients often reconnect with old friends or even find new ones here’

By Kyle Barnett | Jul 30, 2024

The Station Break Senior Center of Knox County, a cornerstone of senior services in the area, celebrated its 50th anniversary in May with a renewed focus on enhancing the quality of life for local seniors.

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Mid Ohio Powersports owner Ewart: ‘Our machines are robust, well-built, they have good warranties’

By Kyle Barnett | Jul 22, 2024

Mid Ohio Powersports stands as a hub for all things recreational vehicle-related, catering to a diverse clientele that includes everyone from farmers and contractors to avid trail riders.

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Old Dutchman Bait & Tackle store’s Ashcraft: ‘People are fishing for a lot of catfish’

By Kyle Barnett | Jul 22, 2024

As summer unfolds, central Ohio has been abuzz with anglers engaged in the summer catfishing season.

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PRO-FORMance Archery’s Debolt on summer competitive archery tournaments: ‘It's a fun sport, it's very self gratifying’

By Kyle Barnett | Jun 21, 2024

In the heart of central Ohio, despite deer hunting season being four months away, the sport of archery target shooting is thriving with an array of events that cater to enthusiasts of all levels.

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Knox Marine’s Dalton: ‘May is as good as it gets if you're a walleye guy, if you're a bass guy, a crappie guy’

By Kyle Barnett | May 6, 2024

Anglers across Ohio are gearing up for what promises to be an exceptional month of fishing. As May unfolds its splendor across Ohio's waterways, anticipation runs high among anglers eager to reel in the bounty of the season's offerings.

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Knox Marine's annual Open House showcased seminars with pro fishermen, latest in fishing technology

By Kyle Barnett | Mar 5, 2024

Knox Marine held its annual Open House March 2nd and 3rd.

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