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Find Zen with yogis at Mount Vernon's Hot Yoga Escape

By Savannah Howe | May 13, 2022

Need a little namaste?

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'New chapter of growth and opportunity': Ryan prioritizes Ohio workers in wake of U.S. Senate primary win

By Savannah Howe | May 6, 2022

The Ohio primaries took place on Tuesday, and U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan secured the Democratic vote in the race for U.S. Senate, according to unofficial results.

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Vance notches primary win in Ohio, pledges to focus on energy sector, inflation, jobs

By Savannah Howe | May 5, 2022

The Ohio primary was May 3, and unofficial results show that JD Vance, a Middletown-born venture capitalist and author, won the Ohio GOP's favor with 32.2% of votes cast.

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Cross Creek Dental delivers service with a smile

By Savannah Howe | Apr 29, 2022

From crowns and bridges to Invisalign and more, Cross Creek Dental Care is invested in the smiles of Mount Vernon.

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We Lov Pets is 1-stop shop for all things 4-legged friends

By Savannah Howe | Apr 21, 2022

Since 2006, We Lov Pets has been connecting Mount Vernon with beloved furry—and scaled, winged, gilled and feathered—friends.

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Centerburg emerges at head of pack in KMAC boys golf tournament; Fredericktown's Will Streby takes top scorer title

By Savannah Howe | Aug 16, 2021

At the Knox Morrow Athletic Conference (KMAC) boys golf tournament in Waldo, Centerburg breezed past five competitors with an overall total of 315, carried by top scorers Dalton Hall (tied for second in the Top 10 at 76) and Bennett Hill (tied for second in the Top 10 at 76).

Mount Vernon High School sports available through streaming starting in Fall of 2021

By Savannah Howe | Jul 8, 2021

If the pandemic taught anything, it's that creating memories with loved ones while you can is important. It also taught that it's just as important to think of creative ways to be present in spirit where one can't be in person.

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Valley ATV celebrates 27 years of bringing Polaris, Can-Am to community

By Savannah Howe | Jun 22, 2021

Once upon a time, Valley ATV founder Paul Staats was an engine hobbyist who enjoyed ATVs and small-engine repair.

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Centerburg student newspaper receives statewide honor

By Savannah Howe | May 24, 2021

Days of rest rarely come for the Centerburg Local School District school newspaper staff.

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Reynolds honored as Knox County 911 Dispatcher of the Year

By Savannah Howe | May 6, 2021

In recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week, Knox County 911 has chosen Ronda Reynolds as its Dispatcher of the Year.

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Damschroder visits Mount Vernon's Children's Resource Center, plants tree for Arbor Day

By Savannah Howe | May 3, 2021

ODJFS interim Director Matt Damschroder visited the Children's Resource Center in Mount Vernon to plant a tree in honor of Arbor Day.

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Danville Public Library looks forward to busy summer; socially distanced programs available

By Savannah Howe | Apr 30, 2021

Little bookworms have a lot to look forward to at the Danville Public Library this year.

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KSU grad student seeks community help in creating Knox County sculpture database

By Savannah Howe | Apr 19, 2021

A Kent State University grad student is calling on the community to help him on his journey in documenting all of Knox County's outdoor art.

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Deadline approaching to register for Kokosing Yak and Cast for Bass tournament

By Savannah Howe | Apr 19, 2021

The deadline to register for the Kokosing Yak and Cast for Bass fishing tournament is fast approaching.

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East Elementary looks forward to new playground's ribbon cutting, thanks community for support

By Savannah Howe | Apr 19, 2021

The East Elementary playground has entered a new era, thanks to the efforts of the PTO, elementary parents and many community partners.

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Kokosing Valley Jr. Anglers Youth Fishing Club hosts tournament

By Savannah Howe | Apr 15, 2021

The Kokosing Valley Jr. Anglers Youth Fishing Club is bringing a long-awaited idea to fruition this year: a Kokosing River Kayak Fishing Tournament.

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Keim's Country Furniture: Custom pieces that will last a lifetime

By Savannah Howe | Apr 15, 2021

A home's personality is just as much determined by its furniture as it is by wall art and decorations.

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'A Chat with Mayor Matt' podcast: MHRLK sees uptick in people seeking mental health services during pandemic

By Savannah Howe | Apr 12, 2021

Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr has recently had some important discussions about the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has impacted his community's mental health.

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Kenyon College shares new community engagement initiative with Knox County

By Savannah Howe | Apr 2, 2021

Kenyon College hopes that its new initiative to engage with the community will take off.

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Community profile: Alan Huffman, Knox County Veterans Services Office coordinator

By Savannah Howe | Apr 1, 2021

The combination of big-city amenities and small-town camaraderie was the perfect concoction to bring Alan Huffman back home to Mount Vernon.

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