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Utica Girls Golf team inspires next generation of golfers one swing at a time

By Jacey Snyder | Jun 2, 2025

Involvement in sports starts at a young age, especially if high school sports are a future interest. Coach Pam Vickers and the high school girls' golf team hosted the second annual clinic for elementary and middle school girls in Licking County to boost future engagement with the high school team.

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Licking Sheriff's detectives arrest two in child exploitation investigations

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 2, 2025

Detectives from the Licking County Sheriff's Office have arrested two men following the execution of two residential search warrants on May 29.

Boeing invests more than $50 million in Licking County

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 2, 2025

The Boeing Company has committed to a long-term investment exceeding $50 million through a lease extension with the Heath-Newark-Licking County Port Authority.

Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 2, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

Government events this week in Knox County: June 1-7

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 2, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in Knox County this week.

Newark company wins bid for culvert project in Village of Hebron

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 2, 2025

Licking County Commissioners have awarded a $436,750 contract to Layton Services of Newark, Ohio, for the Hebron culvert replacement project.

Keesee faces additional sexual abuse charges after indictment amendments

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 2, 2025

A second arraignment for Gary "Tom" Thomas Keesee Jr., 36, of Johnstown, is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, following a superseding indictment that added charges in the rape case against him.

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Mount Vernon asking for ODNR grant funds for Arch Park

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 2, 2025

Mount Vernon is set to pursue a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) to fund enhancements at Arch Park.

Religious meetings this week in Knox County: June 1-7

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 1, 2025

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in Knox County this week.

Entertainment event this week in Knox County: June 1-7

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 1, 2025

Don't miss out on this entertainment event happening in Knox County this week.

Concert night for community features McGuffey Lane and Allison Road

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 1, 2025

McGuffey Lane and Allison Road are set to perform at the Third Annual Concert Night for the Community.

Government events this June in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | May 31, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in Knox County this month.

Mt. Vernon erupts in fifth inning, crushes Watkins Memorial 12-1

By Mount Vernon News | May 31, 2025

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Gritty Highland Scots fall in extra-inning heartbreaker to London

By Mount Vernon News | May 31, 2025

The Highland Fighting Scots engaged in a fierce contest against the London Red Raiders, matching their opponents in every aspect for 11 innings.

Heartbreaker in Worthington: East Knox Bulldogs fall in final-inning walk-off despite heroic rally

By Mount Vernon News | May 31, 2025

The East Knox Bulldogs faced a challenging game filled with intensity and drama, ultimately falling short in a narrow 11-10 loss to Worthington Christian.