Knox County

Be aware that a native plant called pokeweed (Phytolacca Americana), which grows in some gardens and along roadsides, is poisonous.

Saturday, Sept. 19In support of the former and current foster youth, the Northeast Ohio Adoption Services (NOAS) is encouraging everyone to participate in the inaugural Virtual Do It For The Kids - Run/Bike/Walk.

OHSAA member schools have been encouraged to seek improvement in various aspects of hosting games based on COVID-19 guidelines.

COTC Offers Accelerated 8-week Courses Beginning October 19NEWARK, Ohio, September 14, 2020 — Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is adapting to meet the current needs of students by offering a selection of accelerated-format (eight weeks versus 15 weeks) general education courses during the second term of autumn semester.

08/17/2020 Female, Calliope Rayne Wells, Chloe Bullock & Chase Wells, Howard08/17/2020 Male, Conner Andrew, Amanda & Brian Hollingworth, Delaware08/25/2020 Male, Callum Niklaus White, Sara & Britt White, Mount Vernon08/28/2020 Female, Octavia Dawn Williams, Keisha Yoder & Kyle Williams, Mount Vernon08/30/2020MaleAddison Kristopher PetersStephanie Vaugn & Bryan Peters   Mt.

Sept. 22Knox County Job and Family Services will be hosting an online forum on the basics of family law.

Utica FFA Summer RecapDue to COVID-19 the Utica FFA Chapter couldn’t do many of its usual summer activities, but that didn't mean members were idle.

Sept. 22A Fall Equinox Labyrinth Stroll will be held at the Kokosing Gap Trail Parking Lot to celebrate the first day of autumn.

Wednesday, Sept. 16 - Friday, Sept. 18

The most valued American freedom is freedom of speech.

Knox County Police Blotter Sept. 4 - 11.

Individuals, families or groups can join the 1st Virtual Do It For The Kids - Run/Bike/Walk in support of the foster youth.

Due to COVID-19 the Utica FFA Chapter couldn’t do many of their usual summer activities.

Mimicking the style of a cottage on Nantucket, the gorgeous Knot-a-Care Cottage has 4 bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half-baths, and an open floor plan.

On Dodi Melvin’s second week on the job as executive director of NAMI for Knox and Licking counties, a man walked into the office.

United Way accepting applicationsUnited Way of Knox County Ohio will be accepting online applications from 501(c) (3) agencies for investments in programming that address community needs focusing on education, financial stability, and health.

Sept. 14Anyone interested in walking through the new Energy Fieldhouse at Mount Vernon High School, is welcome to come through the facility on Monday.

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“We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection.” Those powerful words were spoken by our most revered president, Abraham Lincoln, a Republican, in his first inaugural address. Lincoln was imploring the nation’s citizens to take the path of civility and not civil war. These words reverberate today.

Center of Hope is a nonprofit organization and food bank that works to address the needs of economically disadvantaged people in Ohio.