6+ hour, 20+ min ago  (660+ words) MOUNT VERNON " Knox County Job & Family Services on Thursday reported major progress in its foster care system, with nearly 30 licensed foster homes. "Which is practically triple what we had 10 years ago," Director Scott Boone told county commissioners. Of the roughly…...

9+ hour, 4+ min ago  (125+ words) Knox Pages Unlimited Access to Local News & Information Across Central Ohio Now 50% OFF " Use code Celebrate50 at checkout Don't miss out on this limited time deal! MOUNT VERNON " Knox County Sheriff's deputies responded to these calls for service on June 18. Start…...

8+ hour, 50+ min ago  (933+ words) POWELL " The Columbus Zoo unveiled plans Friday for the John F. Wolfe Aquarium, a monumental new destination that will redefine aquatic wildlife experiences in the Midwest and mark the most ambitious project in the organization's history. Made possible by a historic…...

13+ hour, 20+ min ago  (562+ words) SUNBURY " Jamier Brown isn't the type to pound his chest. Ohio's top football recruit in the class of 2027 would rather let his performances speak for themselves. And wow can they talk. If the state track meet was any indication, Brown's…...

23+ hour, 51+ min ago  (313+ words) MOUNT VERNON " The Capt. Peter Chapman II Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, has announced the following cadet promotions for the month of June. We couldn't hit this milestone without our 3, 000+ incredible members. As a thank you, your first round is…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (394+ words) MOUNT VERNON " A Knox County Grand Jury indicted a Centerburg man on Monday for three counts of sexual battery and six counts in connection with charges involving a minor. We couldn't hit this milestone without our 3, 000+ incredible members. As a…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (798+ words) MOUNT VERNON " High winds on June 6 caused damage across the north and west sides of Mount Vernon, downing trees and power lines and stripping flags from downtown fixtures. "It wasn't as bad as what we had to deal with back…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (310+ words) MOUNT VERNON " The Mount Vernon Municipal Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit recently that clears the way for a mixed-use creative arts space in a private residence. She requested a conditional use to support educational workshops, classes, and…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (146+ words) MANSFIELD " The mostly beautiful stretch of weather we've enjoyed for the past week or so could be coming to a windy, rainy end this evening. Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across the region from 4 to 10 p. m. on…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (158+ words) age 88, of Bellville passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Brookdale Mount Vernon. He is survived by is wife, of over 69 years, Alice Marciene (Russell) Hurlburt; his son Jess (Shirley) Hurlburt; his daughter Nancy (Tim) Teeter; four grandchildren, Jeremy (Kala) Hurlburt,…...