COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) has awarded more than $23 million in federal funding for traffic safety programs across the state for Federal Fiscal Year 2026. These funds, directed to OTSO by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), will support a wide range of initiatives aimed at reducing traffic-related fatalities …

 On behalf of the Foundation for Knox Community Hospital, we are excited to announce the purchase of the Scout Radar Localization System, an innovative technology that enhances precision and comfort in breast cancer surgery. This major advancement amounts to $82,545, which was made possible through the work of the local Go Pink Committee: Barbara Barry, Chair, Amy Brechler, Diane Carioti, Julie …

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (9-3) traveled to Campbellsville University (12-1) for a non-conference contest on Saturday, December 13. The Tigers led MVNU from start to finish. MVNU trailed 12-14 early in the first half, but a 13-0 run for the hosts shifted momentum entirely for the remainder of the game. Behind 55% shooting from …

GAMBIER, Ohio — Kenyon graduate Sam Bowden has been awarded a coveted 2026 Marshall Scholarship to study in the United Kingdom. A member of the Class of 2024 from Cincinnati, Bowden aims to use the distinguished award — given to 43 scholars this year — to study Eastern European history and languages, focusing on the connections between literature, language and politics …

Schmidt Sciences is funding a faculty-led AI project to help preserve endangered archives as part of the nonprofit’s Humanities and AI Virtual Institute. GAMBIER, Ohio — Kenyon College has received a substantial gift to expand its interdisciplinary work bridging artificial intelligence and the humanities. The award from Schmidt Sciences — a nonprofit dedicated to accelerating scientific knowledge and breakthroughs — will provide …

On December 9, 2025, at approximately 6:16 p.m., the Knox County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an injured person at a residence on King Road in Howard, Ohio. Deputies responded and discovered the individual was deceased from apparent stab wounds.  Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit, with assistance from the Knox County Coroner’s Office and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation …

GAMBIER, Ohio — Celestino Limas, Kenyon College’s vice president of student affairs, announced Tuesday that Jason Imperati was hired to serve as the College’s next director of athletics, fitness, and recreation.  Imperati, who is the director of athletics at Lawrence University, an NCAA Division III institution in Appleton, Wisconsin, will begin his duties at Kenyon on June 1, 2026. “Jason …

The Johnstown Johnnies came into the Hive Tuesday Night and despite foul trouble left with a 53-25 Licking County League victory. Emma Hall got the scoring started with a two 52 seconds into the game to give Mount Vernon a quick lead but Lauren Baughman got an and one followed by another make to push the lead to 3. Maddy …

Legislation Passed by Mount Vernon City Council, December 8, 2025 Public Notice The following legislation was passed by Mount Vernon City Council on December 8, 2025,signed by Bruce Hawkins, President of Council, approved by Matthew Starr, Mayor, andattested by Zachary Sherman, Clerk of Council. The legislation is on file with the Clerk ofCouncil, 40 Public Square, Mount Vernon, Ohio for …

MOUNT VERNON, OH – December 9, 2025 – The Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau (KCCVB) is proud to announce the launch of Knox Voices, a collaborative community storytelling project developed in partnership with the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County. The initiative aims to collect and preserve contemporary stories, memories, and personal histories that define the unique people and …