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Centerburg Softball shows promise with strong senior leadership

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 6, 2025

Centerburg High School's varsity softball team concluded its season with a commendable 15-10 record and achieved the status of district runner-up under the guidance of first-year coach Chuck Shank.

Late collapse costs Centerburg in 7-0 loss to Coldwater

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 6, 2025

Centerburg's baseball team faced a challenging match against Coldwater, ultimately succumbing to a 7-0 defeat on Wednesday evening at Pioneer Road.

Mt. Vernon stings Jackson with 5-0 shutout behind Scarbury’s gem

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 6, 2025

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Kurek’s blast sparks rally, but Mount Vernon falls just short at Big Walnut

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 6, 2025

Mount Vernon's Ezra Kurek delivered a two-run homer to energize the Yellow Jackets' offense on Wednesday night, but their late push was insufficient in a 5-2 road loss to Big Walnut.

Fredericktown Boys Track Team shines with depth, records, and regional success

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 6, 2025

The Fredericktown High School boys varsity track team concluded a successful 2025 season, characterized by consistent top finishes and record-setting performances, according to coach Will Hartley.

Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 5, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 4, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

Mount Vernon Municipal Court: 468 cases on docket, June 9-13, 2025

By Mount Vernon News Report | Jun 4, 2025

The following 468 cases are on the Mount Vernon Municipal Court docket for the week of June 9-13, 2025

Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 3, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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.