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Ricky Skaggs, a 15-time Grammy Award winner, is set to perform at Ariel-Foundation Park on June 21, 2025.

Knox County libraries announce summer reading programs with diverse activities

The Knox County library system is gearing up for its Summer Reading program, offering a variety of activities and events across its locations.

Mvnu golf program plans fundraising event at Chapel Hill Golf Course

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) is organizing a golf scramble event on August 23 at the Chapel Hill Golf Course in Mount Vernon, Ohio.

Building Bulldogs: East Knox Softball lays groundwork for bright future

In a season characterized by new beginnings and determination, the East Knox varsity softball team approached a year of rebuilding with energy and focus on future potential.

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Kenyon College remembers Graham Gund

Kenyon College recently commemorated the life and contributions of Graham Gund, an alumnus from the class of 1963 and honorary degree recipient in 1981.

Mount Vernon Arts Consortium successes include fast ticket sales for Jay Leno

More than 750 tickets were sold for a performance by Jay Leno at the Knox Memorial on August 23, even before the Mount Vernon Arts Consortium (MVAC) began a marketing campaign, Executive Director Martin Booker informed the Knox County Board of...

DeWine to speak at Ohio and Erie Canal Bicentennial Celebration

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is set to deliver the keynote address at the Ohio and Erie Canal Bicentennial Celebration in downtown Newark on June 28.

Ohio State Highway Patrol investigates fatal crash near Centerburg Knox County

The Ohio State Highway Patrol has announced that its Mount Gilead Post is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on June 14, 2025, on US Route 36 near milepost 3 in Centerburg, Knox County.

Webb earns master's degree, gets promoted by Knox County

Knox County Director of Information Technology Kyle Webb has graduated with a Master of Science in Cybersecurity from Franklin University, leading to his promotion to Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the county.

Licking County jury finds Fogle guilty of assault, firearms charges

A Licking County jury found Tracy Fogle guilty on June 12 in the assault of a family member and her boyfriend with a firearm at their home.

Mount Vernon City Schools Central Office announces summer schedule