Mount Vernon News

Sports Briefs

By Staff reports | Aug 31, 2022

EK’s Streby wins Northmor Cross-Country Invite, Knights, Lady Freddies win team competition. At the Northmor Cross County Invite, August 22, Nathan Streby of East Knox won with a time of 17:02.38, more than 13 seconds ahead of the second-place finisher, Ryan Lehman of Northmor, at 17:15.53

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High school volleyball recaps

By Staff reports | Aug 31, 2022

Cardington-Lincoln takes two of three at C-L Invite. Cardington-Lincoln took advantage of the home court and took two of three matches, but fell to Newark in the vhanpionship round of the Cardington-Lincoln Volleyball Invite, Aug 27.

Lady Bulldogs will be aggressive under new coach, new system

By Mike Blake | Aug 31, 2022

Coming off a year in which the Lady Bulldogs finished 2-19 and were 0-12 in KMAC matches, winning only six of 64 sets, the East Knox volleyball team has a new coach and the rally call to “Be aggressive.”

September First Friday celebrates back to school

By Anthony McNeal Downtown Manager, | Aug 31, 2022

The First Friday season comes to a close this week at the Sept. 2 First Friday.

Event raises awareness of overdose in Knox County

By Knox Substance Abuse Action Team | Aug 31, 2022

Observed on the 31st of August each year, International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) seeks to create better understanding of overdose, reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths, and create change to reduce the harms associated with drug use.

Lady Cougars win twice, remain perfect in volleyball

By Alex Stewart | Aug 31, 2022

The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s volleyball team (6-0, 0-0) remained perfect on the season after securing a pair of victories in the Lourdes Classic, hosted by Lourdes University.

Cougars stay undefeated; Lady Cougars fall in soccer

By Alex Stewart | Aug 31, 2022

In Mount Vernon Nazarene soccer action last weekend, the men's soccer team moved to 3-0 with a 2-0 win overAquinas College, while the Lady Cougars fell on thr road to No.1-ranked Tennessee Southern, 4-1.

Mount Vernon’s Combs starts Ohio wildlife officer training

By Bob Pepalis | Aug 31, 2022

A Mount Vernon resident was one of 11 students who began classes in the 31st Ohio Wildlife Cadet Training Academy on Aug. 22.

Eileen Malen

By Snyder Funeral Homes | Aug 31, 2022

Eileen Malen, formerly from Plano, Texas, passed away peacefully on Aug. 29, 2022, in Mount Vernon.

Firefighters earn Lifesaver Award

By Bob Pepalis | Aug 31, 2022

The Two Unit of the Mount Vernon Fire Department received a Lifesaver Award for its response to a residential structure fire call on Aug. 16.

Carol Louise Reiss

By Snyder Funeral Home | Aug 31, 2022

On Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, Carol Louise Reiss, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at the age of 81.

Mount Vernon OVI checkpoint results

By OSHP - Mount Gilead Post | Aug 31, 2022

The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the Mount Vernon Police Department, Knox County Sheriff’s Office and the Ohio Department of Transportation, conducted an OVI checkpoint on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.

Lucinda I Austermiller

By Law-Baker Funeral Home | Aug 31, 2022

Lucinda I. Austermiller, 74, of Frazeysburg passed away on Aug. 27, 2022, at Embassy of Newark.

Mildred M. Willey

By Vensil & Chute Funeral Homes | Aug 31, 2022

A private graveside service for Mildred M. Willey, 97, of Newark was held Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022.

Danville Police blotter Aug. 11 - 22

By Submitted content | Aug 31, 2022

Danville Police blotter Aug. 11 - 22

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Buckeye Firearms Association opposes Dolan's gun-control bill

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 31, 2022

The Buckeye Firearms Association is standing up for the rights of Ohio's approximately 4 million gun owners and opposes State Sen. Matt Dolan's "Strong Ohio 2.0" legislation.

Language approved for 2 issues on Ohio’s November ballot

By J.D. Davidson | Aug 31, 2022

Ohio voters moved closer to the chance to decide two issues in November, one that would stop local governments from allowing non-citizens to vote and another that would give judges discretion on setting bail.