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Mount Vernon council reviews rising costs for health contract, energy program

City leaders weigh higher fees for Knox Public Health services and electric aggregation rates; special meeting set for Sept. 29 to act on pending legislation.

Woods family embraces language and culture during Senegal mission

Former Mount Vernon residents spend 3½ years in West Africa preparing to minister to immigrants in Europe

KCCC earns 5-star rating on 2024-25 state report card

Knox County Career Center celebrates third straight top rating, with strong graduation rates, career readiness gains and post-program placement success.

Lucian Baker receives national humanitarian award at Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast

Christ the King pastor and longtime police chaplain honored with Chapel of Four Chaplains Legion of Honor recognition for decades of service

THE LATEST

LOCAL

United Way Day of Caring mobilizes 120+ volunteers for projects across Knox County

Annual event highlights teamwork and service with park cleanups, Habitat home building and community impact

KCH to host annual breast health awareness event Oct. 8

Free program features keynote by Amber Morrison, local resources and education on early detection

Bells Across America rings out in Mount Vernon to mark Constitution Week

Lucy Knox Chapter DAR leads annual tradition celebrating the 238th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution’s signing

Mount Vernon’s Middle-Earth March brings Tolkien magic downtown

National Hobbit Day transforms Public Square with riddles, costumes, games, and Shire-inspired treats

Breaking the stigma: Promoting understanding in behavioral health

Knox County Health Commissioner urges community, workplaces to support recovery and normalize mental health care

SPORTS

Week 7 H.S. football preview: Matchups and players to watch

Capsules of games featuring area teams preparing for season's homestretch

Knox County football teams earn spots in OHSAA computer rankings

Mount Vernon, Fredericktown, Centerburg, Newcomerstown, Strasburg and Danville appear in this week’s playoff positioning report

Yellow Jackets strike fast, rout Zanesville 42-0 on Homecoming night

Mount Vernon opens with three quick touchdowns, rides passing attack and stout defense to third straight win and first 3-game streak since 2019.

Blue Devils storm back late; KMAC rivals split results across county

Danville rallies past Loudonville, East Knox stumbles at Mount Gilead, Centerburg keeps offense rolling, and Fredericktown powers to ground-game win.

Freddies capture Newark Invitational; Centerburg teams compete at Tiger Invite

Fredericktown boys cruise to victory behind Lincoln Snyder, while area runners and Centerburg volleyball notch strong performances

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LIFE AND LEARNING

Orange Barrel to Stage Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest

Performances set for Oct. 3-4 and 10-11 at Crossroads Theater in Mount Vernon, with tickets available online or at the door for $10.

Knox Foodies Food Truck Festival returns Oct. 5 with live music, bike show and 15 trucks

Downtown Mount Vernon event adds motorcycle showcase, artisan market, kids’ activities, and local performances

After 35 years teaching, ‘Netter’ keeps going strong as classroom aide

Annette Neighbarger, beloved MVCS coach and teacher, marks 10 years with Knox ESC and 46 years helping students.

Mount Vernon FFA earns 3rd in county forestry contest

Team members excelled in tree ID and timber valuation, with Zeva Sheets placing 2nd overall individually.

Soroptimist accepting Live Your Dream award applications

Three local women will be selected for financial awards to support education and training

Central Christian Church, Food For The Hungry partner to feed hundreds amid rising need

Monthly outreach serves nearly 600 Knox County residents, with special programs for children and seniors facing food insecurity.

COLUMNISTS

CIVIC LIFE

Jen Odenweller to lead Knox County mental health levy renewal campaign

Former MHR board president named PAC Chair as levy funds vital crisis, youth, and recovery services

Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar: A fresh take on healthy living

Mount Vernon franchise emphasizes clean ingredients, local hiring and community connection

Write-in candidates to decide Knox ESC board election

Six certified candidates seek five seats on Nov. 4 ballot

Mount Vernon water, wastewater staff earn high-level certifications

City praised for rare number of Class 1–3 operators, boosting safety, efficiency and service quality

Knox County announces polling location changes for Nov. 4 election

Board cites accessibility, cost savings; early voting begins Oct. 7 at Mount Vernon office

United Way of Knox County sets $1.1M goal for 2025 campaign

Annual drive aims to fund education, health, and financial stability programs across the county

Mount Vernon pushes forward on infrastructure, safety, and seasonal prep

City nears completion of Mansfield Avenue stormwater upgrades, Public Square sidewalks, and prepares bids for water meter replacement

Second West Nile Virus case confirmed in Knox County

Mosquito spraying scheduled Sept. 17 in Clinton Township after positive test

OBITUARIES

Roger D. McFadden

Roger D. McFadden, age 65, passed away at the Ohio State University Medical Center on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

Linda L. Addair

Linda Lou (Westerhouse) Addair of Howard, Ohio, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on September 15, 2025, at the age of 75.

Lois "Jean" Holt

Danville – Lois “Jean” Holt, 94, passed away on September 3, 2025.

Corey A. Armstrong

Corey Adam Armstrong, 42, died Monday, September 1, 2025, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.

Patricia A. Samples

Patricia Ann (Bilyeu) Samples, 93, of Danville, OH passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2025.

Jane A. Olin

HENRYVILLE, IN- Jane Adele Olin, 76, of Henryville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Knox County - Your Ohio News - Knox Weekly News

Mount Vernon council reviews rising costs for health contract, energy program

Woods family embraces language and culture during Senegal mission

KCCC earns 5-star rating on 2024-25 state report card

Lucian Baker receives national humanitarian award at Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast

THE LATEST

Mount Vernon council reviews rising costs for health contract, energy program

Woods family embraces language and culture during Senegal mission

KCCC earns 5-star rating on 2024-25 state report card

Lucian Baker receives national humanitarian award at Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast

Week 7 H.S. football preview: Matchups and players to watch

Knox County football teams earn spots in OHSAA computer rankings

Orange Barrel to Stage Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest

United Way Day of Caring mobilizes 120+ volunteers for projects across Knox County

Yellow Jackets strike fast, rout Zanesville 42-0 on Homecoming night

Blue Devils storm back late; KMAC rivals split results across county

LOCAL

United Way Day of Caring mobilizes 120+ volunteers for projects across Knox County

KCH to host annual breast health awareness event Oct. 8

Bells Across America rings out in Mount Vernon to mark Constitution Week

Mount Vernon’s Middle-Earth March brings Tolkien magic downtown

Breaking the stigma: Promoting understanding in behavioral health

SPORTS

Week 7 H.S. football preview: Matchups and players to watch

Knox County football teams earn spots in OHSAA computer rankings

Yellow Jackets strike fast, rout Zanesville 42-0 on Homecoming night

Blue Devils storm back late; KMAC rivals split results across county

Freddies capture Newark Invitational; Centerburg teams compete at Tiger Invite

LIFE AND LEARNING

Orange Barrel to Stage Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest

Knox Foodies Food Truck Festival returns Oct. 5 with live music, bike show and 15 trucks

After 35 years teaching, ‘Netter’ keeps going strong as classroom aide

Mount Vernon FFA earns 3rd in county forestry contest

Soroptimist accepting Live Your Dream award applications

Central Christian Church, Food For The Hungry partner to feed hundreds amid rising need

COLUMNISTS

Column: Cow-colored devil with an angel’s face dupes his sitters

Column: An ounce of prevention doesn't mean it's cured

Column: Humble beginnings both on the diamond and off

Column: The price of perfecting the art of procrastination

Reluctantly running for love and soup

She may be full of woe, but 'Wednesday' is a winner

Sensitivity training for a preschool critter getter

My on-and-off relationship with cable television

Early memories of school, including the first day

Drawn like moths toward cost-free camping

CIVIC LIFE

Jen Odenweller to lead Knox County mental health levy renewal campaign

Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar: A fresh take on healthy living

Write-in candidates to decide Knox ESC board election

Mount Vernon water, wastewater staff earn high-level certifications

Knox County announces polling location changes for Nov. 4 election

United Way of Knox County sets $1.1M goal for 2025 campaign

Mount Vernon pushes forward on infrastructure, safety, and seasonal prep

Second West Nile Virus case confirmed in Knox County

OBITUARIES

Roger D. McFadden

Linda L. Addair

Lois "Jean" Holt

Corey A. Armstrong

Patricia A. Samples

Jane A. Olin

BUSINESS

Revive Behavioral Health opens in Mount Vernon with veteran-led mission

Moore Family Practice reopens in Mount Vernon

The Weather Vane celebrating 50 years of fashion

Kahrl & Company to showcase rich history

Ellis Bros. cements relationship with KCCC program