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Music on the march

By Joshua Morrison | Sep 30, 2019

Marching bands from West Holmes, Danville, Fredericktown, Mount Vernon and the University of Mount Union performed on Saturday, September 28 at Yellow Jacket Stadium as part of the fifth annual Yellow Jacket Showcase.

Michael Jay Balazs

By Mount Vernon News | Sep 30, 2019

Michael Jay Balazs, 66, of Mount Vernon passed away Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019 at The Ohio Eastern Star Home surrounded by his loving family.

Virginia Mae Diehl

By Mount Vernon News | Sep 30, 2019

Virginia Mae Diehl, 101, of Fredericktown, passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, at the Laurels of Mount Vernon.

Joseph A. Roman

By Mount Vernon News | Sep 30, 2019

Joseph A. Roman Sr., 47, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, at his residence.

Jack D. Zedaker

By Mount Vernon News | Sep 30, 2019

Jack D. Zedaker, age 86, of Mount Vernon, passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, at Knox Community Hospital.

Moon watching at Honey Run Park

By Mount Vernon News | Sep 30, 2019

Join the Knox County Park District for the “Observe the Moon” program to be held Oct. 5, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. at Honey Run Highlands Park located at 10816 Millersburg Road.

Centerburg Garden Club to host Fall plant swap Oct. 5

By Mount Vernon News | Sep 30, 2019

The Centerburg Garden Club is sponsoring their fall plant swap, Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Centerburg Gazebo on Main Street.

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Menapace: City must ID stormwater system ownership

By Nick Sabo | Sep 30, 2019

Out-going Mount Vernon City Councilmember Chris Menapace said his resignation from council for family reasons was not foreseeable when he ran for election two years ago.

Fat Tuesday opens for Svetlana

By Mount Vernon News | Sep 30, 2019

A newly-formed, local jazz combo infused with the sounds of New Orleans will welcome guests to the Svetlana and the Delancey Five concert at the newly-renovated Woodward Opera House on Oct. 5.

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Mini maestro

By Joshua Morrison | Sep 30, 2019

The Knox County Symphony held its Annual Children’s Concert, “Surprise Party” Sunday at the Schnormeier Event Center at Ariel-Foundation Park.

Battle of the Books coming up; two coaches still needed

By Mount Vernon News | Sep 30, 2019

It is time for student readers throughout the county to pick up their Battle of the Books reading lists at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County and begin their reading adventures.

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Trojans wallop Danville

By Geoff Cowles | Sep 28, 2019

The 100th football game between the Danville Blue Devils (0-5, 0-2 KMAC) and the Centerburg Trojans (3-2, 1-1 KMAC), at Centerburg High School on Friday night, was filled with opportunity.

Scots crush Cardington, 62-20

By Mount Vernon News | Sep 28, 2019

A season-long build-up of frustration came out of the Highland football team in one massive burst Friday, as the Scots won its first game of the season at home over Cardington, 62-20.

Bulldogs dominate Freddies

By Cody Strawser | Sep 28, 2019

The East Knox versus Fredericktown match-up was a lopsided game heavily in favor of the East Knox Bulldogs who beat the Freddies 69-0 in Friday night’s varsity football game.

Granville shuts out Redskins, 63-0

By Mount Vernon News | Sep 28, 2019

Granville won its third straight game by shutout, and gained over 500 yards of offense in blanking LCL rival Utica, 63-0, on Friday.

Charlene Ann Hill

By Mount Vernon News | Sep 28, 2019

Charlene Ann Hill, 80, of Mount Vernon, passed away Sept. 26, 2019, at Ohio Health in Mansfield.

Linda Moore

By Mount Vernon News | Sep 28, 2019

Linda Moore, 61, of Carrollton, formerly of Mount Vernon, passed away Friday morning, Sept. 27, 2019, at the Country View Manor in Carrollton.

Symphony’s annual Children’s Concert to be held Sunday

By Mount Vernon News | Sep 28, 2019

Join the fun on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 29, at 3 p.m., the Knox County Symphony, under the direction of Dr. Benjamin Locke, will present a free Children’s Concert, titled “Surprise Party.”

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Walls family honored by Ohio Farm Bureau

By Katie Ellington | Sep 28, 2019

Farmers are known for working hard from sun up to sundown. Kyle and Ashton Walls are a prime example. Both work full-time jobs — Kyle is an agricultural and commercial lender with First Knox Bank and Ashton is a business analyst in CNH Industrial’s market solutions division.

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Menapace resigns from Mount Vernon City Council

By Nick Sabo | Sep 28, 2019

Mount Vernon City Councilmember Chris Menapace resigned Thursday, leaving the Republic Central Committee to find a replacement to serve out the last few months of his term.

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