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More than just a game

Knox County Eagles, local celebrities have a ball honoring DD Awareness Month

Curtis building damaged by windstorm

City to seek condemnation order for building and adjacent structures

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

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Grimaldo finds way to stay involved in wrestling

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

New dates, changes and events for USA Days

Reptile Adventures, parade, entertainment, games part of June 19-20 celebration in Centerburg

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

Finding fun at the Easter Egg Hunt

Children swarm Hiawatha Park for eggs, candy and prizes

Sports

EK baseball squad takes three out of three

Bulldogs grab wins over RV, Crestline, Loudonville

Danville softball splits pair with Centerburg

Pitching, timely hitting spark two wins for Devils

Trojans use long ball to secure pair of wins

Larimore HR lifts CHS to big win over Danville

MV softball opens season strong in Florida

Yellow Jackets win two of first three on road trip

Promising group of newcomers has Danville track aiming high

Blue Devils blend youth and experience to compete in Knox Morrow Athletic Conference

Life and Learning

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Small Town, USA: Free public screening at the Knox Memorial Theater

Film will allow residents to glimpse our community as it once was — or at least how it aspired to be

Knox Young Professionals to host open house

Networking event set for April 22 at Hampton Inn

ASCA awards RAMP designation to Knox County Career Center

Counselors to be honored at annual conference in July

KCCC students excel at National Collegiate Landscape Competition in Michigan

Team of Carpenter, Bostic finish ninth in Hardscape Installation

Food For The Hungry offers grant opportunities for summer distribution programs

Organizations can apply for funding throughout month of April

Preaching series offered during Holy Week

St. Paul's Episcopal Church to host series for second year

Columns and Opinion

Civic Life

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Starr gives close-up look at city in annual address

MV mayor touches on plans, projects, finances for 2025-26

Heating assistance available through the Home Energy Assistance Program

Knox Countians who meet income guidelines can get help paying heating bills

City approves possible financing option for new police station

Design process finishing up for station on Sychar Road

Celebrating local businesses & organizations

Chamber hosting five ribbon cuttings in April

Nominations now being accepted for the 2026 Outstanding Senior Citizen of the Year Award

Ohio District 5 seeks nominations by April 3 for senior citizens making community contributions

Knox County appoints Rick Lanuzza as new 911 director

Fredericktown EMS chief to fill role after Webster retires

Washington Forum returns with third installment

‘The Room Where It Happens’ to focus on realities of public governance

Knox Community Hospital hosts free cancer talk

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

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

Shred Day returns to Knox County on May 16

Personal documents and mail may be brought in for secure destruction

Knox County Chamber announces 32nd Annual Spring Swing Golf Outing

Vernon View Golf Course to host outing

‘Jazz Night’ swings at The Ohio Eastern Star Home

Residents enjoy an afternoon of cool jazz, elegant atmosphere, and community spirit

WNZR’s Lifeline 2026 coming soon

Annual fund-raising event for MVNU radio station running April 8-13

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

Must-do activities key feature in new guide