Mount Vernon News

Domestic disturbance in Knox County leads to high-speed police chase, tasing

By David Beasley | Dec 31, 2020

A domestic disturbance Tuesday night in Knox County led to a high-speed police chase, with the suspect crashing his car into a ditch in Plymouth.

Ward Harris Jr.

By Submission | Dec 31, 2020

Ward Harris Jr., 100; of Lansing, Kansas; formerly of Howard; died on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020; at Providence Place in Kansas City, Kansas; having lived his life to honor his Savior Jesus Christ.

Geneva Sue Bauer

By Submission | Dec 31, 2020

Geneva Sue Bauer, 83, of Howard, died Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at The Inn at Northwood Village, in Dover.

Marilyn 'Mamie' Bagent

By Submission | Dec 31, 2020

Marilyn “Mamie” Bagent, 81, of Mount Vernon, died peacefully in the Palliative Care Center at Knox Community Hospital on Dec. 29, 2020.

Basketball roundup: Trojans nab Bobcat Classic title

By Staff report | Dec 31, 2020

The Centerburg boys basketball team beat host Grandview Heights 49-35 in the championship game of the Bobcat Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 30, in Grandview.

Roundup: Yellow Jackets solid in first Holiday Indoor meet

By Staff report | Dec 31, 2020

The Granville boys indoor track and field team and the Huber Heights girls team took top honors at the first-ever Jackets Holiday Indoor meet in Mount Vernon.

Scots claim first victory of season

By Michael Rich | Dec 31, 2020

There are a lot of practices, workouts, shootarounds and overall preparation that go into every basketball season.

Knox County Police blotter Dec. 18 - 24

By Submitted content | Dec 31, 2020

Knox County Police blotter Dec. 18 - 24.

Fredericktown man joins 'Saved by the Belt' Club

By Press release submission | Dec 30, 2020

Fredericktown resident Mason Finnell joined Ohio’s “Saved by the Belt” Club on Wednesday after his safety belt saved him from sustaining life-threatening injuries.

Correction

By Staff reports | Dec 30, 2020

In the "Inside: City Council" Page 1 index published Dec. 30, Larry Schafer was misidentified as a city council member..

Easy dishes to boost immunity

By Family Features | Dec 30, 2020

Staying healthy always important; but especially in the cooler months when temperatures drop, people spend more time inside and germs can spread easily.

Margaret J. Beeman Graves

By Submission | Dec 30, 2020

Margaret J. Beeman Graves, 58, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at Knox Community Hospital.

In the Court of Common Pleas Knox County, Ohio Case No. Case No.: 20FR09-0231

By Press release submission | Dec 30, 2020

In the Court of Common Pleas Knox County, Ohio Case No. Case No.: 20FR09-0231.

Mildred I. Helmick

By Submission | Dec 30, 2020

Mildred I. Helmick, 93, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at the Country Club Nursing Home.

Roundup: Freddies roll to 62-32 win over Utica

By Staff report | Dec 30, 2020

The Fredericktown girls basketball team started quickly and rolled to a 62-32 decision over visiting Utica in non-league play on Tuesday, Dec. 29.

Area Agency on Aging announces new board members

By Submission | Dec 30, 2020

The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging Inc. announced the appointment of two new members, Cody Albert and Dr. Rebecca Strickland, to its board of trustees.