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The Homer Public Library's six-week summer reading program kicks off with a captivating magic show by Ron Spangler.

Kaleidoscopic adventure with "The Beatles: Yellow Submarine" at the Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County

The Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County invites Beatle fans and the rest of the community to embark on a colorful, musical journey at their "Color Our World" themed Silver Screeners event on Tuesday, June 3.

YMCA of Mount Vernon sets 5-kilometer run

YMCA of Mount Vernon invites runners of all levels to join this year's 5-kilometer run on Saturday, June 28.

Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Licking Sheriff's detectives arrest two in child exploitation investigations

Detectives from the Licking County Sheriff's Office have arrested two men following the execution of two residential search warrants on May 29.

Boeing invests more than $50 million in Licking County

The Boeing Company has committed to a long-term investment exceeding $50 million through a lease extension with the Heath-Newark-Licking County Port Authority.

Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

Government events this week in Knox County: June 1-7

The following events are scheduled to take place in Knox County this week.

Columbia Elementary teacher retires

Columbia Elementary teacher retires

City schools participate in summer lunch program

Mount Vernon City Schools in Ohio contributes to the effort of providing nutritious meals to the children in the community during the summer break.

Newark company wins bid for culvert project in Village of Hebron

Licking County Commissioners have awarded a $436,750 contract to Layton Services of Newark, Ohio, for the Hebron culvert replacement project.

Keesee faces additional sexual abuse charges after indictment amendments

A second arraignment for Gary "Tom" Thomas Keesee Jr., 36, of Johnstown, is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, following a superseding indictment that added charges in the rape case against him.

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Mount Vernon asking for ODNR grant funds for Arch Park

Mount Vernon is set to pursue a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) to fund enhancements at Arch Park.

Religious meetings this week in Knox County: June 1-7

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 1, 2025

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in Knox County this week.

Entertainment event this week in Knox County: June 1-7

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 1, 2025

Don't miss out on this entertainment event happening in Knox County this week.

Concert night for community features McGuffey Lane and Allison Road

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 1, 2025

McGuffey Lane and Allison Road are set to perform at the Third Annual Concert Night for the Community.

Government events this June in Knox County

The following events are scheduled to take place in Knox County this month.

Mt. Vernon erupts in fifth inning, crushes Watkins Memorial 12-1

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Gritty Highland Scots fall in extra-inning heartbreaker to London

The Highland Fighting Scots engaged in a fierce contest against the London Red Raiders, matching their opponents in every aspect for 11 innings.

Heartbreaker in Worthington: East Knox Bulldogs fall in final-inning walk-off despite heroic rally