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Knox Board of Elections busy as primary election deadline nears

By Lily Nickel | Apr 4, 2020

With the extension of the primary election in Ohio due to COVID-19 concerns, the Knox County Board of Elections is being kept busy with a high demand for absentee ballots.

Dental issues take back seat to virus

By Lily Nickel | Apr 1, 2020

Per an order issued by the Ohio Department of Health effective March 18, all non-essential or elective surgeries and procedures are not to be conducted, which includes dental procedures.

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Election board takes irregular meeting route

By Lily Nickel | Mar 20, 2020

The Knox County Board of Elections held an unconventional meeting in a parking lot Thursday afternoon to practice social distancing.

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Knox Community Hospital screening at entrances to buildings

By Lily Nickel | Mar 19, 2020

Knox Community Hospital is now conducting brief illness screenings at all points of entry to the building to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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Knox Area Transit continues to run; takes precautions

By Lily Nickel | Mar 18, 2020

Knox Area Transit is still up and running amid numerous closures within the county due to COVID-19 concerns, but with a few adjustments to ensure the health and safety of their riders.

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Last-minute decision affects county elections board

By Lily Nickel | Mar 17, 2020

The Knox County Board of Elections was completely ready for Tuesday until they received the mass email sent out by Secretary of State Frank LaRose at 3:22 p.m. Monday informing them of the possible postponement.

Workers hard to find with low unemployment

By Lily Nickel | Jan 13, 2020

While having a low unemployment rate is a positive thing at first glance, it can cause issues for employers.

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Phillips spells his way to win in county bee

By Lily Nickel | Jan 10, 2020

The 60th Annual Knox County Spelling Bee brought out the competitive side of 19 area middle schoolers with a flair for spelling and love for words.

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Stoodt’s reportedly closing its doors

By Lily Nickel | Jan 6, 2020

Long-time Bellville staple Stoodt’s Market reportedly closed for good over the weekend.

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Barone to retire as Knox County Foundation director

By Lily Nickel | Jan 3, 2020

After nearly 18 years as executive director, Sam Barone will be retiring from the Knox County Foundation in June of this year.

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Mavis’ leadership helped propel projects forward

By Lily Nickel | Dec 28, 2019

In his 24 years as mayor and 20 years as county commissioner, Mayor Richard “Dick” Mavis accomplished multiple projects that bettered the city of Mount Vernon and Knox County.

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Man survives bike/truck crash

By Lily Nickel | Dec 27, 2019

A Mount Vernon man was hit by a semi-truck while riding his bike on U.S. 13 south of Mount Vernon Thursday morning.

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Merry Christmas, Clark

By Lily Nickel | Dec 24, 2019

Cousin Eddie and his R.V. have arrived just in time for Christmas.

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Harrison finds a place in her faith

By Lily Nickel | Dec 23, 2019

Rev. Rachel Harrison didn’t always intend to be an Episcopal priest — in fact, she grew up Roman Catholic, and intended to work in her family’s business in Toledo after getting her business degree from Ohio University.

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Fair board member says beer garden a success

By Lily Nickel | Jul 26, 2019

Introducing a beer garden to the Knox County Fair initially raised concern with some members of the community.

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Showmen score on knowledge, experience

By Lily Nickel | Jul 25, 2019

Showing an animal at the fair is no small feat, but showing an animal that isn’t yours is a whole other story.

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Kids get hunting, fishing awareness at the fair

By Lily Nickel | Jul 23, 2019

In order to raise awareness and cultivate interest, the Ohio Division of Wildlife hosted a hunting skills event at the Knox County Fair, which Austin Levering, State Wildlife Officer for Knox County, said is a brief event with a much bigger picture in mind.

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Maleszewski named Little Miss Knox County

By Lily Nickel | Jul 22, 2019

Fifteen young girls competed to become the 2019 Little Miss Knox County at the Knox County Fair on Sunday afternoon.

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Royalty kick off 2019 fair

By Lily Nickel | Jul 22, 2019

The first day of the Knox County Fair kicked off with the coronation of the Junior Fair King and Queen on Sunday.

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Project tracks history of old Mount Vernon middle school

By Lily Nickel | Jul 22, 2019

The history of the 4-acre parcel of land that sits nestled between North Mulberry Street and North Sandusky Street goes back to the 19th century, when the first Mount Vernon High School, then known as the Central Building, was built in 1859.

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