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Smith scores 9 TDs in 70-50 opening round playoff win for Knights over Bryan

By Bob Martin | Oct 31, 2023

It was a slugfest between No. 4 West Holmes (9-2, 6-1) and No. 13 Bryan (5-6, 3-4) in the opening round of the Division IV, Region 14 football tournament, and Morgan Smith threw seven touchdown passes and ran for two in a 70-50 playoff victory for the Knights.

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Family & kids event this November in Danville

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 31, 2023

Don't miss out on this family & kids event happening in Danville this month.

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H.S. football preview: No. 4 West Holmes Knights (9-2, 6-1) vs. No. 5 Galion Tigers (8-3, 4-3)

By Bob Martin | Oct 31, 2023

No. 4 West Holmes Knights (9-2, 6-1) vs. No. 5 Galion Tigers (8-3, 4-3)

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H.S. football preview: No. 2 Danville Blue Devils (11-0, 7-0) vs. No. 7 Springfield Tigers (8-3, 5-1)

By Bob Martin | Oct 31, 2023

No. 2 Danville Blue Devils (11-0, 7-0) vs. No. 7 Springfield Tigers (8-3, 5-1)

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H.S. football preview: No. 9 East Knox Bulldogs (7-4, 5-2) at No. 1 Garaway Pirates (11-0, 5-0)

By Bob Martin | Oct 31, 2023

No. 9 East Knox Bulldogs (7-4, 5-2) at No. 1 Garaway Pirates (11-0, 5-0)

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H.S. football preview: No. 4 Northmor Golden Knights (9-2, 6-1) vs. No. 12 Trimble Tomcats (6-4, 2-2)

By Bob Martin | Oct 31, 2023

No. 4 Northmor Golden Knights (9-2, 6-1) vs. No. 12 Trimble Tomcats (6-4, 2-2)

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Kokosing Gap Trail Board repaving and fixing bumps on the trail

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 31, 2023

Kokosing Gap Trail Board President Randy Cronk recently announced plans to repave and fix bumps on a section of the trail. During a meeting with the Knox County Board of Commissioners, Cronk stated that the board had approved a project to address the pavement issues.

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Family & kids events this November in Gambier

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 31, 2023

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Gambier this month.

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MVNU to host 27 honors choirs from 8 counties next Saturday

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 31, 2023

Twenty-seven participating schools will send honors choirs to Mount Vernon Nazarene University for the 2023 District 10 Music Education Association (OMEA) Honors Choir Festival on Saturday, Nov. 4. The festival will feature high school and middle school honors choirs from Ashland, Coshocton, Delaware, Holmes, Knox, Licking, Morrow, and Richland counties, according to an MVNU press release.

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Mount Vernon hired Derr as recreation director

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 31, 2023

Mount Vernon has hired Jeff Derr as its new recreation director, replacing Tanner Salyers who resigned to accept the position of Safety-Services director for the city. Derr officially began his new role on October 24th, according to a news release from the City of Mount Vernon.

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Obituary: Elizabeth “Betty” K. Hoffman

By Josiah Chatterton | Oct 31, 2023

Howard – Elizabeth “Betty” K. Hoffman, 95, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the Ohio Eastern Star Home in Mount Vernon.

Obituary: William I. Pinkerton

By Mount Vernon News Report | Oct 31, 2023

William I Pinkerton was born February 15, 1928, at home in Columbus, Ohio. He was the youngest surviving child of Harry L Pinkerton and Alice Faye (Rodgers) Pinkerton. He thoroughly enjoyed his childhood and was much beloved.

Mount Gilead boys' XC crowned regional champions

By Bob Martin | Oct 31, 2023

The Mount Gilead boys’ cross country team are Division 3 regional champions led by Will Baker and Parker Bartlett who finished third and sixth respectively in the Oct. 28 race.

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This November's family & kids events in Fredericktown

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 31, 2023

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Fredericktown this month.

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Ursuline knocks off New Philadelphia in opening round of Division III, Region 9 football tournament

By Bob Martin | Oct 31, 2023

Undefeated No. 1 Ursuline (11-0, 4-0) had no problem taking down No. 16 New Philadelphia (6-5, 5-2) jumping out to a big first half lead and never looking back in a 42-7 rout last week in the opening round of the Division III, Region 9 football tournament.

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This November's family & kids events in Mount Vernon

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 31, 2023

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Mount Vernon this month.

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Which former Ohio Cardinal Conference standouts college teams will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 30?

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 30, 2023

These former Ohio Cardinal Conference high school standouts' college teams will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 30.

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Entertainment event this November in Ashland

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 30, 2023

Don't miss out on this entertainment event happening in Ashland this month.

Athlete of the Week: Blake Elliott of East Knox football

By Bob Martin | Oct 30, 2023

Blake Elliott has been a standout player just about every time he hits the gridiron, whether it has been scoring touchdowns or stopping players in the backfield on defense. Last week in the opening round of the Division VI, Region 23 playoffs he was dominant on all fronts, and he is this week’s Athlete of the Week.

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Davis sets school receiving TD record in 30-13 playoff win for Mansfield Senior over Lexington

By Bob Martin | Oct 30, 2023

No. 4 Mansfield Senior (10-2, 8-0) beat OCC rival No. 13 Lexington (5-6, 4-3) 30-13 in the opening round of the Division III, Region 10 football tournament, and it was a milestone night for receiver Amarr Davis who caught his 20th career touchdown pass tying the school record.

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