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Danville spellers advance to Knox County bee

Four students from Danville Local Schools will compete Jan. 14 in the county spelling bee at Mount Vernon High School

KCCC students receive Tim Hall Food For The Hungry Service Award

Four Knox County Career Center students are honored for going above and beyond in service to the annual Food For The Hungry drive

MV wrestler Brokaw reaches 100-win milestone

Second female in school history to reach historic mark

Food For The Hungry announces winter grant recipients

Twenty-four local food assistance projects receive a record $65,000 in grants supporting pantries, hot meals and student programs

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Parsisson shares holiday spirit with music and lights at Centerburg home

Porter Lane Lights blends technology, creativity and Christmas cheer in a synchronized light-and-music display enjoyed by visitors across Knox County

Crafts, conversation and community at Mount Vernon Library

Monthly Adult Craft and Conversation program brings creativity, connection and friendship to the library’s solarium

Growth leads to first Special Olympics basketball tourney

Rising participation inspires Knox County to host inaugural invitational at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, giving athletes statewide competition experience

Mrs. Claus Workshop brings holiday magic to The Woodward Opera House

Second annual free event draws families for crafts, music, games and photos with Santa

MV Salvation Army captain Christine Moretz receives Zelkowitz Award

Food For The Hungry honors Moretz for leadership, compassion and decades of service to the Mount Vernon community

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Sports

Kiser, Hurlow win titles as MV wrestlers third at Newark Catholic

Mount Vernon crowns two champions, adds five more placers in strong tournament showing

Former MV golfer Bridges battles through adversity at Marshall

Injury sidelined junior Ben Bridges in the fall, but Mount Vernon graduate is healthy, practicing and preparing for spring season with Thundering Herd

Danville rolls to victory over Millersport

Blue Devils surge early behind hot shooting; East Knox rally falls short against St. Peter

Justin Todd named the 2025 Cleveland Browns High School Coach of the Year

EKHS grad, former Knox County coach has been a leader committed to equipping young men for life beyond the field

Gregory, Jones win titles at North Canton Hoover

Mount Vernon wrestlers post strong performances while Jackets also see success in girls wrestling, boys basketball and bowling

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Life and Learning

Holiday Open House to showcase Pine Hill Independent Senior Living in Mount Vernon

Guests can tour the new nonprofit senior living community Dec. 4, enjoy festive treats and music, and learn about a limited-time $3,000 downsizing incentive.

MVNU to present 57th annual performance of Handel’s Messiah Nov. 23

140-voice Choral Union, alumni soloists and chamber orchestra will join for the beloved oratorio in R.R. Hodges Chapel; tickets $10, kids free.

Mount Vernon schools plan focuses on safe, modern and future-ready facilities

Board moves toward May ballot issue to support new elementary schools and high school renovations through an earned income tax

Knox County Career Center students advance to BPA state competition

Forty students qualify in 23 events at Region IV contest, earning spots at February state meet in Columbus

Fredericktown FFA members attend National Convention; alum earns American Degree

Eight students traveled to Indianapolis for the 98th National FFA Convention, visited ag sites and supported alum Kacie Rook as she received the organization’s highest honor.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church to offer Blue Christmas and Solstice services

December services aim to provide comfort, reflection and hope for community members during the holiday season

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Civic Life

City honors Seavolt, Woods for years of service

Mount Vernon City Council recognizes longtime members as it finalizes year-end actions and prepares for 2026 transitions

Go Pink funds bring advanced breast cancer technology to Knox Community Hospital

Donations totaling more than $82,000 fund new Scout Radar Localization System to improve surgical precision and patient comfort

Bartolucci named Ohio’s top U.S. Secret Service digital forensic examiner

Knox County special deputy earns statewide recognition for second straight year for work protecting child victims

2025 Food For The Hungry Drive exceeds $340,000 goal

Knox County effort raises more than $360,000 and 23.5 truckloads of food to support local hunger relief programs

Mount Vernon to raise water and wastewater rates starting April 2026

City Council approves multiyear increases to fund EPA-mandated upgrades as MVPD secures taser purchase and other legislation moves forward

Giving Hope Charity: From One Idea to a Lasting Community Legacy

Local nonprofit continues to expand holiday giving, career support and year-round outreach for Knox County youth

Patrol urges sober driving as holiday impaired-driving crashes spike

OSHP increases enforcement in December, stressing planning, awareness and responsibility to keep Ohio roads safe.

MVNU honors Taiylor Romine with 2025 Board of Trustees Hospitality Award

Online enrollment specialist recognized for servant-hearted leadership, campus impact and commitment to student success

Obituaries

Charles W. Link

Charles W. Link, 95, of Mount Vernon passed away on Saturday morning, December 20, 2025, at the Country Club Rehabilitation Center in Mount Vernon.

John Richard Bross

John Richard Bross passed away at the age of 93 on November 24, 2025.

Clarence Richard Lawson, Jr.

Mount Vernon- Clarence Richard Lawson, Jr., formerly of Walhonding, passed away peacefully at the Knox Community Hospital on November 15, 2025, at the age of 96.

Penelope J. Daniels

Penelope “Penny” Joy Daniels passed away Friday morning, November 7, 2025, at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center in Columbus with her daughter, Cassidy Daniels, and husband Scott Daniels at her side.