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Expert details crime of human trafficking

By Larry Di Giovanni | Apr 30, 2019

There are anti-human trafficking coalitions all across Ohio representing all 88 counties.

Soviak named Crossroads Athlete of the Week

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 30, 2019

Mitchell Soviak was named Crossroads League Field Athlete of the Week after a record-setting weekend at the Jesse Owens Classic in Columbus.

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Lashley training locals for Special Olympics

By Geoff Cowles | Apr 30, 2019

Local personal trainer Ian Lashley proves it everyday with his students at the Lashley Training Center in Mount Vernon.

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By Mount Vernon News | Apr 30, 2019

Opha Watson Jr., March 10, 1927 - April 15, 2019, was preceded in death by his parents, Opha and Syble Watson, and brothers, Edward and Bob Watson.

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Kiwanis celebrates 75 years of serving Knox County

By Chuck Martin | Apr 30, 2019

he Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon celebrated its 75th anniversary Monday by honoring members with more than 25 years of service, recognizing past officers and presenting one former president with the Past International Presidents Award.

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Rash of vandalism strikes Ariel-Foundation Park

By Chuck Martin | Apr 30, 2019

Foundation Park Conservancy is asking for the public’s help in cutting down on vandalism at Ariel-Foundation Park.

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Burglary leads to 2 charges

By John Wareham | Apr 30, 2019

Two people were indicted by the Knox County grand jury April 22 on similar charges after an incident in Howard in mid-April.

Over 100 pounds of medication turned in for Drug Take Back Day

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 30, 2019

Saturday, April 27, Knox County participated in the National Drug Take Back Day. Knox Substance Abuse Action Team is thankful to announce they were able to collect 138.08 pounds of unused, unwanted and expired medication.

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Historical Society presents school history projects

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 30, 2019

The next meeting of the Knox County Historical Society will be held Wednesday evening, May 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the KCHS Museum, 875 Harcourt Road, in Mount Vernon.

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Night Moves

By Joshua Morrison | Apr 30, 2019

Mount Vernon Firefighters held a night training session Monday night at 102 S. Gay St.

Bladensburg Sertoma Service to host Mankind Awards Banquet

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 29, 2019

The Bladensburg Sertoma is hosting its Service to Mankind Awards Banquet on May 2 this year at the Bladensburg Church of Christ.

Stephen King Book Club discussing ‘Carrie’ this Wednesday

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 29, 2019

The Stephen King Book Club will discuss the 1974 horror classic, “Carrie,” on Wednesday, May 1, 6:30 p.m., at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County, 201 N. Mulberry Street, Mount Vernon.

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Kenyon group informs voters

By Larry Di Giovanni | Apr 29, 2019

Whether it’s supporting and educating fellow students on the need for a national voting holiday on presidential election day — or explaining how gerrymandering can distort election results and harm democracy — a new student organization at Kenyon College is gaining a constituency.

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Bulldogs explode in seventh to bury Jackets

By Geoff Cowles | Apr 29, 2019

He didn’t need any runs, but he got 15 of them. Visiting East Knox Bulldogs’ pitcher Nate Friel tossed a four-hit shutout en route to his team’s 15-0 victory over the Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets in the opening game of a non-conference tripleheader at Yellow Jackets Stadium on Saturday.

Thomas Kellan Swihart

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 29, 2019

Thomas Kellan Swihart, 19, of Fredericktown, Ohio, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019, following injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Paul R. Schaub

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 29, 2019

Paul R. Schaub, 82, of Glenmont, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 28, 2019.

Carl M. Irick

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 29, 2019

Carl M. Irick, 86, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2019, at the Elmwood Skilled Nursing Center after a lengthy illness.

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Little League field named for local hero

By Erick Starkey | Apr 29, 2019

The Little League baseball field at Phillips Park in Mount Vernon was named after a local hero, Ryan Martin, who was killed in Iraq in 2004, at the Opening Day ceremony Saturday.

Man killed in one-car accident

By Nick Sabo | Apr 29, 2019

A Fredericktown man was killed and a teenage boy injured in a Friday night crash. Thomas K. Swihart, 19, was pronounced dead at the scene of a fatal crash Friday that occurred at approximately 10:25 p.m. on County Road 5 near County Road 66 in Morris Township.

Centerburg student paper named All-Ohio

By Katie Ellington | Apr 27, 2019

Centerburg High School’s monthly newspaper, The Trojan Crier, was recently heralded as one of the best student news publications in the state during the annual Ohio Scholastic Media Association conference, held April 12 at Kent State University.

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