KCCC student places in top 10 statewide on Microsoft Office certification exam

CollegeU-Business junior Mason Berry earns ninth place, a first for Knox County Career Center

Mason Berry, a junior at Knox County Career Center, came in ninth place in the state on the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Exam.

Submitted

Published February 2, 2026 - 5:00 a.m.

Knox County Career Center student, Mason Berry, scored in the Top 10 in the state of Ohio on the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Exam.

Berry, a junior in CollegeU-Business, scored in ninth place on the Microsoft Office (Microsoft 365 Apps) Exam. He is the first student at KCCC to score in the Top 10.

Mrs. Murphy, Berry’s CollegeU-Business instructor, said, “Congratulations to Mason. He is an outstanding student who works really hard at his craft. This is quite an accomplishment."

education community kccc social knox county

Country star Preston Cooper to headline MV Music & Arts Festival

Forever Seger to perform on Friday night of festival that runs Aug. 14-16

Twice as nice

Mount Vernon junior Ashlynn Brokaw wins second straight state wrestling title

Gambier rescue keeps helping pets despite funding setback

Jennifur's Helping Hands continue work as temporary home for pets

Danville High School Mock Trial team advances to state competition after strong season

Team Holmes participates in state competition for 15th time in 17 years

Find us on Facebook

Knox Weekly News

THE LATEST

Local

Grimaldo finds way to stay involved in wrestling

Mount Vernon grad and native works as official, participates in state tournament

Praisestock 2026 returns to Schnormeier Event Center

Bands, community worship part of daylong event

Four trips, one goal: Gregory chasing state wrestling championship

Senior one of four Mount Vernon wrestlers to be four-time state qualifier

Ham radio opens a connection to the world

Residents explore modern ham radio technology at the Old Academy Building event

MVNU inducts 25 into Alpha Chi National Honor Society

Prestigious society recognizes the top 10 percent of juniors and seniors across all disciplines

Sports

New Jackets' crew ready to make another tourney run

MV returns four letter winners from last spring's state volleyball runner-up

MV duo finish careers at state wrestling tournament

Gregory earns spot on podium, finishing sixth overall

After magical run, Mount Vernon softball eyes new growth

Four county schools gunning for KMAC, postseason runs

MV trio set for return to state wrestling tournament

Brokaw, Gregory, Mullins all qualify through districts

Centerburg, Danville, Freddie wrestlers compete in Div. III district

Life and Learning

City conducting windstorm debris cleanup

Extensive damage was experienced across the city during March 13 event

Spearman honored with DAR Community Service Award

Knox County resident honored for community contributions at local DAR meeting

Fredricktown FFA excels at Mt. Gilead event

Local students achieve top rankings in livestock, equine, and wildlife competitions

East Knox FFA excels at Mt. Gilead event

Students compete in six categories, preparing for state contests in Columbus

Storm forces cancellation of New Directions EmpowHer event

Program to be rescheduled at a later date

Live Easter pageant returns to Gambier

Community Christian Fellowship hosts 'The Greatest Story Ever Told' after seven-year hiatus

Columns and Opinion

Civic Life

Windstorm keeps city crews busy with cleanup

Downed trees blocked 16 streets in Mount Vernon

Knox Community Hospital hosts free cancer talk

Dr. Steven Reitz to discuss colorectal cancer screening on March 31 at Wright Family Medical Pavilion

Two new administrative positions considered by MV City Council

Executive administrator for public utilities and code enforcement created

Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau unveils 2026-27 Official Adventure Guide

Must-do activities key feature in new guide

Mount Vernon Municipal Court warns Knox County residents of parking ticket scam

Court does not send texts to residents about possible unpaid tickets

Knox County encouraged to participate in Severe Weather Awareness Week

Statewide Tornado Drill set for March 18 at 9:50 a.m.

City officials begin moving into new offices

MV Municipal Center on South Main Street will soon offer services for all departments

Knox County event to protect older adults

Free lunch and learn on March 20 at First Church of the Nazarene in Mount Vernon focuses on safety and resources for seniors

Obituaries

Todd A. Miller

Todd Aaron Miller, 58, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his residence.

Rhonda J. Hanus

Rhonda Jean (White) Hanus, 75, died Thursday, March 12, 2026, at her residence.

Kay H. Culbertson

Kay H. Culbertson, age 77, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 2, 2026, at The Ohio State University Medical Center.

Robert G. Crise Sr.

Robert Greer Crise, Sr., 96, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, at Danbury Mt. Vernon.

Robert G. Crise Sr.

Robert Greer Crise, Sr., 96, died Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Danbury Mt. Vernon.

Kathryn E. Tucker

Kathryn Elizabeth Tucker passed away at home December 30, 2025, at the age of 67.

Business

White honored with Chamber's Lifetime Achievement Award

Knox Community Hospital CEO has served community in variety of ways

Knox Chamber seeks new executive director

Statewide search underway for leader to drive economic growth in Knox County

Kudos marks 15 years with celebration

Knox County art co-op hosts anniversary event March 20 with music, raffle, and more

Salvation Army dedicates renovated Learning Lighthouse

Community celebrates reopening of Corps Community Center

Knox County Chamber to host two January ribbon cuttings

Ceremonies will celebrate The Salvation Army Learning Lighthouse and the expansion of Absolutely Loved Learning Center in Mount Vernon.

KCCC student places in top 10 statewide on Microsoft Office certification exam

CollegeU-Business junior Mason Berry earns ninth place, a first for Knox County Career Center

Country star Preston Cooper to headline MV Music & Arts Festival

Twice as nice

Gambier rescue keeps helping pets despite funding setback

Danville High School Mock Trial team advances to state competition after strong season

THE LATEST

Praisestock 2026 returns to Schnormeier Event Center

Windstorm keeps city crews busy with cleanup

MVNU inducts 25 into Alpha Chi National Honor Society

Grimaldo finds way to stay involved in wrestling

City conducting windstorm debris cleanup

Country star Preston Cooper to headline MV Music & Arts Festival

New Jackets' crew ready to make another tourney run

Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau unveils 2026-27 Official Adventure Guide

Spearman honored with DAR Community Service Award

MV duo finish careers at state wrestling tournament

Grimaldo finds way to stay involved in wrestling

Praisestock 2026 returns to Schnormeier Event Center

Four trips, one goal: Gregory chasing state wrestling championship

Ham radio opens a connection to the world

MVNU inducts 25 into Alpha Chi National Honor Society

New Jackets' crew ready to make another tourney run

MV duo finish careers at state wrestling tournament

After magical run, Mount Vernon softball eyes new growth

MV trio set for return to state wrestling tournament

Centerburg, Danville, Freddie wrestlers compete in Div. III district

City conducting windstorm debris cleanup

Spearman honored with DAR Community Service Award

Fredricktown FFA excels at Mt. Gilead event

East Knox FFA excels at Mt. Gilead event

Storm forces cancellation of New Directions EmpowHer event

Live Easter pageant returns to Gambier

Sally Kinkade

Pansies bloom early despite March snow

OSU Extension Talk

Coshocton County celebrates National Ag Day

OSU Extension Wayne Co.

Dining With Diabetes classes in Wooster

Housebroken

Ohio weather brings unpredictable March chill

Your OSU Extension Edge

Ohio ticks pose year-round threat

Eldercare Wisdom

Reflecting on daily life changes across generations

Letter to the Editor

Buxton encourages youth to try STEM camp

Dear Old Dad

Chasing the A+

Pastor's Pen

Understanding loneliness and finding comfort in God’s unconditional love

Letter From Sally

Great-Uncle Clyde's timeless lesson

Windstorm keeps city crews busy with cleanup

Knox Community Hospital hosts free cancer talk

Two new administrative positions considered by MV City Council

Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau unveils 2026-27 Official Adventure Guide

Mount Vernon Municipal Court warns Knox County residents of parking ticket scam

Knox County encouraged to participate in Severe Weather Awareness Week

City officials begin moving into new offices

Knox County event to protect older adults

Todd A. Miller

Rhonda J. Hanus

Kay H. Culbertson

Robert G. Crise Sr.

Robert G. Crise Sr.

Kathryn E. Tucker

White honored with Chamber's Lifetime Achievement Award

Knox Chamber seeks new executive director

Kudos marks 15 years with celebration

Salvation Army dedicates renovated Learning Lighthouse

Knox County Chamber to host two January ribbon cuttings