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37 local student-athletes join area stars competing in college

By Staff reports | Jul 15, 2023

While not all local schools have reported the college signings of their student-athletes, at least 37 graduating seniors (reported to us) will join dozens of sports stars from the area who are playing and studying at the college level.

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KMAC track athletes honored with first team selections

By Staff reports | Jul 8, 2023

Mount Gilead won the KMAC boys track and field championship, edging Northmor. Fredericktown won the girls championship ahead of Mount Gilead.

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Ruckman sworn in as 2nd Ward councilmember

By Staff reports | Jul 6, 2023

City Council no longer has a vacant post as John Ruckman was sworn in as the Second Ward City Council representative on Monday by Mayor Matt Starr, the city announced on Facebook.

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Dirko's Pizza continues to lead Apple Valley Golf

By Staff reports | Jul 1, 2023

The Monday Golf League at Apple Valley finished its seventh week of action on June 26, with Phil Meyer firing a 36 to take honors for the week. After this week’s competition, Dirko’s Pizza of Howard continues to lead in team play.

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Morris earns KMAC softball Player of the Year honors, Asher named second-team All-Ohio

By Staff reports | Jul 1, 2023

The 2023 high school softball season saw skilled performances all season long, and four local players were rewarded by the Ohio High School Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association with All-Ohio honors.

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NFHS clarifies 2023 high school football rule changes

By Staff reports | Jul 1, 2023

The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has clarified rule changes for the 2023 high school football season, with an emphasis on helping the runner, improving communication between coaches and game officials and game management.

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OHSAA Announces 2023 Football Divisions, Regions and schedule

By Staff reports | Jul 1, 2023

The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced the football divisional breakdowns and playoff regions for the 2023 season and all local teams remain in the same competitive balance Division and Regions as they did for 2022.

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Wrestlers' match limit increases, facial hair and uniform changes approved

By Staff reports | Jul 1, 2023

Last season, 17 Knox County wrestlers from eight schools earned a spot in the 2023 OHSAA state tournament, and eight of them reached the podium. In high school wrestling tournaments during the season, match-limit rules affected outcomes and finishes. Recent rule changes aim to address the issue.

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Coach Stover: Highland names ex-Scot to take over basketball program

By Staff reports | Jun 24, 2023

Highland Local School District's basketball program is under new leadership and they have selected one of their own to take the reigns. Highland High School Athletic Director Mike DeLaney has announced that Ryan Stover has taken over as boys head basketball coach.

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Licking County wrestling competition heats up

By Staff reports | Jun 24, 2023

Licking County Wrestling Competition Night is a Wednesday night can’t-miss event for grappling fans and competitors.

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Daughriety leads local baseball players on All-Ohio teams

By Staff reports | Jun 22, 2023

Central Ohio communities saw stellar play this season from its high school baseball student-athletes. Local teams had four athletes named to All-Ohio first teams.

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Antique Ohio-made Waco aircraft flock to Wynkoop Airport for reunion

By Staff reports | Jun 22, 2023

The Wynkoop Airport hosts the 64th Annual National Waco Club Reunion from June 21, through Sunday, June 25.

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Knox County Hall of Fame inducts 8 athletes

By Staff reports | Jun 17, 2023

The Knox County Historical Society will host the second induction class for the Knox County Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, June 24. Attendance at this event is limited to family and friends of the inductees; however, a program honoring all past and present inductees will be scheduled for the general public later this year.

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Apple Valley Golf League finishes fourth week of play

By Staff reports | Jun 17, 2023

The Monday Golf League at Apple Valley finished its fourth week of action with Dirko’s Pizza of Howard continuing to lead the first half of the season.

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Clarification

By Staff reports | Jun 17, 2023

In the June 10 edition of the Mount Vernon News, we ran a recap of the OHSAA 115th annual boys, and 48th annual girls state track and field tournament, June 2-3, 2023, at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. In the article, we referred to first-, second- and third-place finishes in the traditional gold, silver and bronze results.

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Cy Young Days Festival features Eric Gagne

By Staff reports | Jun 17, 2023

The Cy Young Days Festival is held the fourth Sunday of June each year to honor Hall of Fame pitcher Cy Young and the game he loved. This year’s event, held in Newcomerstown, features former Major League pitcher Greg Gagne, who will also serve as the event’s grand parade marshal.

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Redskin Lanes offers free bowling program for kids

By Staff reports | Jun 17, 2023

Through the Kids Bowl Free Summer Bowling Program, Redskin Lanes in Utica is giving away millions of dollars in free bowling games again this summer.

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Paddle for Heroes dedicates 160-mile trip to fallen police officer

By Staff reports | Jun 8, 2023

Paddle for Heroes, a non-profit organization that encourages veterans and first responders to participate in kayaking and canoeing activities, honors fallen police officer Thomas Cottrell, in this weekend’s 160-mile kayak trip from Mount Vernon to Marietta.

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Monday Golf League at Apple Valley season take shape

By Staff reports | Jun 3, 2023

The Monday Golf League at Apple Valley for 2023 started May 8 and in third-week action, 10 golfers shot rounds of 45 or less.

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Rack them up: Local pool team wins state championship

By Staff reports | Jun 3, 2023

In early May, a local pool team won the 2023 state championship in Canton, Ohio, going undefeated in a 256-team event. Shooting out of Legends Sports Bar and Grill in Mount Vernon, the team is made up of local residents.

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