Knox County

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.

Do you have a news tip or story idea?Email your news item to assignments@mountvernonnews.com or mail it to PO Box 791, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050

“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.

Austin Privette scored two goals to lead the Highland boys soccer team to a 6-0 win over Lakewood in non-league play on Sept. 5 in Hebron.

34 Kester Dr, Mount Vernon, 43050This newly remodeled 3 bedroom, 2-bath home in the Colonial Hills subdivision covers 1,340 square feet.

Knox County Police Blotter Aug. 28 - Sept. 3.

With businesses struggling to survive amid pandemic shutdowns, Navin Ajodhya, owner of Half Baked Cafe and Catering in Mount Vernon, says every day he "can have the 'Open' sign on is a great day.'"

Local sports calendar Sept. 9-11.

Dear Editor,President Trump’s recent tweet calling for a boycott of Goodyear, a company that has been in business in Ohio for more than 100 years and employs approximately 4,000 Ohio workers, including those in neighboring Licking County, is an attack on working families everywhere.Maybe you’re thinking, “I’m glad it was Goodyear and not Jen-Weld or Kokosing.”That’s the problem though.

East Knox struggled with Northmor in a scoreless KMAC football clash on Friday before the Bulldogs broke it open in the fourth quarter.

SPARTA – Highland celebrated its seniors in football, cheerleading and band before the second game of the season against Fredericktown Sept.