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This week in Knox County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (June 7-13)

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By E. L. Giles | Jun 7, 2026

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Columbus Delano honored on June 4 birthday anniversary

Columbus Delano was born on June 4, 1809, in Shoreham, Vermont, and later became a notable figure connected to Mount Vernon, Ohio.

By S. C. Ornelas | Jun 4, 2026

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This week in Knox County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (May 31-June 6)

By E. L. Giles | May 31, 2026

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Amelia Bloomer commemorated on May 27 birthday anniversary

By S. C. Ornelas | May 27, 2026

Amelia Bloomer was born on May 27, 1818, in Homer, New York, and became a prominent advocate for women's rights.

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This week in Knox County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (May 24-30)

By E. L. Giles | May 24, 2026

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Anthony Banning Norton, former journalist, historian and politician, commemorated on May 15 birthday

By S. C. Ornelas | May 15, 2026

Anthony Banning Norton was born on May 15, 1821, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, embodying the pioneering spirit of his hometown.

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Hunter Norman Wright honored in memoriam on May 11 birthday

By S. C. Ornelas | May 11, 2026

Hunter Norman Wright was born on May 11, 1986, in Mount Vernon, Ohio.

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This week in Knox County history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (May 10-16)

By E. L. Giles | May 10, 2026

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Barbara E. Kymer honored on May 8 death anniversary

By S. C. Ornelas | May 8, 2026

Barbara E. Kymer, a distinguished softball pitcher born on November 9, 1934, passed away on May 8, 2017.

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This week in Knox County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (May 3-9)

By E. L. Giles | May 3, 2026

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Marking May 2 as Jesse Burgess Thomas's death anniversary with a look back at the American lawyer, judge and politician's career

By S. C. Ornelas | May 2, 2026

Jesse Burgess Thomas, born on July 27, 1777, passed away on May 2, 1853.

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Mount Vernon receives Henry B. Curtis for first visit on April 28

By S. C. Ornelas | Apr 28, 2026

On April 28, 1817, Henry B. Curtis arrived in Mount Vernon carrying only a silver sixpence after crossing the Kokosing River.

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This week in Knox County history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (April 26-May 2)

By E. L. Giles | Apr 26, 2026

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This week in Knox County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (April 19-25)

By E. L. Giles | Apr 19, 2026

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April 19 marks death anniversary of Henry M. Beardsley, 34th mayor of Kansas City

By S. C. Ornelas | Apr 19, 2026

Henry M. Beardsley, a notable figure born in Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away on April 19, 1938.

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James P. Buchwald, Ariel Corporation founder, honored on March 7 birthday

By S. C. Ornelas | Mar 7, 2026

James P. Buchwald was born on March 7, 1928, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, where he spent much of his life deeply connected to the community.

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This week in Knox County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (March 1-7)

By E. L. Giles | Mar 1, 2026

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This week in Knox County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Feb. 22-28)

By E. L. Giles | Feb 22, 2026

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Juan Manuel García Passalacqua honored on February 22 birthday anniversary

By S. C. Ornelas | Feb 22, 2026

Juan Manuel García Passalacqua was born on February 22, 1937, in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico.

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Celebrating Paul Edward Lynde's death anniversary: acknowledging the contributions of the actor (January 10)

By Mount Vernon News | Jan 10, 2026

On January 10, 1982, Paul Lynde, the comedic genius born on June 13, 1926, in Mount Vernon, OH, passed away.

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