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Licking County Farm Bureau to host March 22 omelette breakfast and raffle to help reduce 4-H camp fees for local kids

By Jacey Snyder | Mar 1, 2025

4-H camp is a treasured opportunity for kids across Ohio, including those in Knox and Licking County.

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Valley ATV owner Staats on springtime trail rides: ‘It’s a great way to de-stress, especially for families and friends’

By Kyle Barnett | Feb 22, 2025

As the weather warms up and spring approaches, enthusiasts of side-by-sides and ATVs are gearing up for another season of adventure.

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Knox Marine’s annual Open House on March 7 and 8 will feature expert seminars and sales

By Mount Vernon News reports | Feb 19, 2025

Knox Marine is gearing up for its annual Open House on March 7 and 8.

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2025 Cattle Feeding School

By Mount Vernon News reports | Feb 4, 2025

A free event focusing on the use of alternative feeds and the cost of production for fed cattle in 2024 will be held on Feb. 18, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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ODA sets open houses before spraying in Mount Vernon for invasive spongy moth

By Mount Vernon News | Jan 31, 2025

The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) will conduct virtual open houses before initiating its spring spraying program to manage the invasive spongy moth in parts of Mount Vernon and surrounding areas.

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Gambier hosts monthly electronics recycling event in partnership with local waste district

By Mount Vernon News | Jan 30, 2025

The Village of Gambier has partnered with the Delaware, Knox, Marion, and Morrow solid waste district to organize a monthly electronics recycling event for county residents.

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Snow's dual role in Central Ohio composting

By Mount Vernon News | Jan 29, 2025

Our compost system is actively transforming food waste into nutrient-rich soil amendments, even during winter.

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R&R Bait and Tackle’s Wentzel: ‘This is an ice fisherman's paradise right now’

By Kyle Barnett | Jan 21, 2025

With the temperatures dropping and the ice thickening, Buckeye Lake is becoming a winter wonderland for ice fishermen, and business is booming for local tackle shop R&R Bait and Tackle.

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Ohio 2024-25 ice fishing outlook: Exciting opportunities despite mixed winter forecasts

By Mount Vernon News reports | Jan 21, 2025

Ice fishing enthusiasts are gearing up for a promising winter season.

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South Carolina man pleads guilty to poaching in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Jan 14, 2025

A South Carolina man has pleaded guilty in Mount Vernon Municipal Court to 12 violations related to deer and wild turkey hunting in Knox County. He has been ordered to pay restitution and fines and forfeit his hunting implements.

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Knox County Beekeepers offer beginning classes starting Feb. 1

By Mount Vernon News | Jan 6, 2025

The Knox County Beekeepers Association (KCBA) is set to offer its annual Beginner Beekeeping Classes, designed for individuals interested in keeping honeybees but unsure of how to begin.

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CycleNuts Selfie Tour - Bridge of Dreams Tour, Ohio

By Mount Vernon News | Dec 20, 2024

If you're seeking a scenic bikeway ride through wooded countryside, you wouldn’t want to miss this event happening on Dec. 28 and 29.

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Knox County hunters have harvested over 5,300 deer so far in 2024 season

By Mount Vernon News reports | Dec 17, 2024

As of Dec. 17, hunters in Knox County successfully harvested 5,359 deer during the 2024 Ohio deer hunting season.

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Verhovec on coyote hunting: ‘It is the hardest thing you're ever going to hunt’

By Mount Vernon News reports | Nov 27, 2024

Coyotes, considered a nuisance by many, are now the subject of intense management efforts in the state.

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Ohio's deer gun season opens Dec. 2

By Mount Vernon News reports | Nov 26, 2024

Deer gun season is right around the corner in Ohio.

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First annual Ohio Soil Health Week starts Nov. 10

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 4, 2024

The inaugural Ohio Soil Health Week, which kicks off on Sunday, Nov. 10 and runs through Nov. 16, is being celebrated by the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA), members of its Ohio Soil Health Initiative (OSHI), and their partners.

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ODNR to release ring-necked pheasants at Kokosing Lake Wildlife Area this month

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 11, 2024

More than 14,000 ring-necked pheasants will be released by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources this fall at 36 public hunting areas across Ohio, including Kokosing Lake Wildlife Area.

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84-year-old Keen describes Ariel Park fishing: ‘It is really the best place I’ve ever fished in my entire life’

By Kyle Barnett | Oct 8, 2024

Robert Keen, an 84-year-old fisherman has turned his passion for fishing into a cherished tradition at Ariel Park.

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America's Freedom Lodge takes disabled veterans back to the outdoors

By Mount Vernon News | Sep 30, 2024

America's Freedom Lodge was founded to take disabled veterans back to the outdoors, offering them opportunities such as deer and turkey hunts, fishing tournaments, and other events.

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Danville Outdoors Johnson on deer season: ‘The excitement is higher compared to the last couple of years’

By Kyle Barnett | Sep 28, 2024

Whitney Johnson, the Manager of Danville Outdoors, recently shared insights on the latest changes in hunting regulations, popular gear and tips for the upcoming fall deer season.

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Licking County Farm Bureau to host March 22 omelette breakfast and raffle to help reduce 4-H camp fees for local kids

Valley ATV owner Staats on springtime trail rides: ‘It’s a great way to de-stress, especially for families and friends’

Knox Marine’s annual Open House on March 7 and 8 will feature expert seminars and sales

2025 Cattle Feeding School

ODA sets open houses before spraying in Mount Vernon for invasive spongy moth

Gambier hosts monthly electronics recycling event in partnership with local waste district

Snow's dual role in Central Ohio composting

R&R Bait and Tackle’s Wentzel: ‘This is an ice fisherman's paradise right now’

Ohio 2024-25 ice fishing outlook: Exciting opportunities despite mixed winter forecasts

South Carolina man pleads guilty to poaching in Knox County

Knox County Beekeepers offer beginning classes starting Feb. 1

CycleNuts Selfie Tour - Bridge of Dreams Tour, Ohio

Knox County hunters have harvested over 5,300 deer so far in 2024 season

Verhovec on coyote hunting: ‘It is the hardest thing you're ever going to hunt’

Ohio's deer gun season opens Dec. 2

First annual Ohio Soil Health Week starts Nov. 10

ODNR to release ring-necked pheasants at Kokosing Lake Wildlife Area this month

84-year-old Keen describes Ariel Park fishing: ‘It is really the best place I’ve ever fished in my entire life’

America's Freedom Lodge takes disabled veterans back to the outdoors

Danville Outdoors Johnson on deer season: ‘The excitement is higher compared to the last couple of years’

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