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Destiny Blubaugh earns top scholarship and literary award at Ohio State Mansfield

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 17, 2025

The Ohio State University at Mansfield announced that Destiny Blubaugh was honored with the $1,250 James R. McLeod Scholarship and a first-place Florence B. Allen Literary Award during its April 3 Academic Awards Celebration.

East Knox FFA earns 7th place at state event

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 17, 2025

The East Knox FFA of East Knox Local Schools announced that four of its members participated in the State Environmental/Natural Resources Career Development Event on April 11, securing seventh place among teams from Ohio.

Mount Vernon Municipal Court: 106 cases on docket, April 21-25, 2025

By Mount Vernon News Report | Apr 17, 2025

The following 106 cases are on the Mount Vernon Municipal Court docket for the week of April 21-25, 2025

Knox County Head Start to celebrate 60 years of service

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 17, 2025

Knox County Head Start has announced a community celebration scheduled for May 17 at The Lakes at Ariel-Foundation Park.

Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 16, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Mount Vernon Nazarene University reintroduces in-person MBA program

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 16, 2025

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is set to reintroduce its in-person MBA program this August, after several years of offering only online graduate programs.

Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival announces Craig Morgan as headliner

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 16, 2025

The Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival is set to feature a lineup of performances this summer, headlined by country music star Craig Morgan.

Kenyon College hosts Earth Day celebration with diverse activities

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 16, 2025

Kenyon College's Brown Family Environmental Center is set to host its annual "Keep It Wild" festival on Saturday, April 19.

Fredericktown softball shuts out East Knox in 10-0 victory

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 16, 2025

The Fredericktown varsity softball team secured a decisive 10-0 victory over East Knox on Monday, showcasing strong performances both offensively and defensively.

Scarbury’s two homers power Mount Vernon past Granville, 13-3

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 16, 2025

Jocelyn Scarbury led the Mount Vernon Varsity Yellow Jackets to a decisive 13-3 victory over Granville on Monday, hitting two home runs and driving in four runs.

Danville Baseball rallies past Centerburg for 9-6 victory

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 16, 2025

The Danville Blue Devils varsity baseball team achieved a significant victory against Centerburg on Monday, overcoming a five-run deficit to win 9-6.

Bocock dominates as Danville blanks Centerburg 5-0

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 16, 2025

Addy Bocock delivered a standout performance, striking out 10 batters and pitching a complete-game shutout to lead the Danville Blue Devils to a 5-0 victory over the Centerburg Trojans on Monday.

East Knox baseball outlasts Fredericktown 10-8 in extra-inning battle

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 16, 2025

The East Knox varsity baseball team narrowly defeated Fredericktown 10-8 in extra innings on Monday in a closely contested matchup.

Conservancies celebrate milestone in preserving Ohio's natural habitats

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 15, 2025

Philander Chase Conservancy and Owl Creek Conservancy are marking 25 years of conserving open spaces and natural habitats in central Ohio.

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Knox Public Health confirms 20 measles cases

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 15, 2025

Knox Public Health confirmed on April 14 that 20 cases of measles are linked to the initial case in Knox County.

Handcrafted candle jars workshop at Fredericktown Community Library

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 15, 2025

The Fredericktown Community Library will be holding an Adult Craft workshop, offering participants the chance to create beautiful and unique Handcrafted Candle Jars.

Gambier Community Library hosts Adult Craft Night: Paper Lantern Painting

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 15, 2025

The Gambier Community Library will be hosting an event on Wednesday, April 23. The Adult Craft Night: Paper Lantern Painting, will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.