Mount Vernon – The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigatinga fatal traffic crash that occurred on Monday, May 26, 2025 at 00:51 AM, on State Route229 near milepost 7 in Clinton Township, Knox County. Ryan Carlisle, age 35 of Centerburg, Ohio, was operating a 2016 Ram 3500 westbound onState Route 229. Mr. Carlisle failed to …
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PROMOTING BOATING SAFETY THIS SUMMER WITH FREE LIFE JACKETS TO BORROW FROM THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE LIFE JACKET LOANER PROGRAM
Knox County Ohio May 23, 2025 – As we gear up for the summer boating season, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and the Sea Tow FoundationTM are excited to remind boaters about the importance of wearing life jackets while out on the water. To help ensure a safe and enjoyable boating experience, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office life jacket loaner …
Read More »KMAC Champion Trojans top KMAC Awards
The KMAC had its selections for all conference awards, andCenterburg’s awardees are listed below. KMAC Player of the Year – Daniel Lemaster, Sr.1st Team KMAC – Mason Vallance, Sr.1st Team KMAC – Jonah Gribben, Sr.2nd Team KMAC – Aiden Trobridge, Jr.2nd Team KMAC – Vinny Morgan, Jr.Honorable Mention KMAC – Ricky Faught, So.Academic All KMAC – Dylan Snow, Sr.KMAC Coach …
Read More »Three Owls take home USILA All-America honors
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) announced its annual All-America teams on Thursday, and for the third straight season, three Kenyon College men’s lacrosse student-athletes were selected as All-Americans. Rollins Heath and Thomas Nelson earned USILA All-America awards for the third straight season, while Adam Hall hauled in his first career All-America honor. The Kenyon men’s …
Read More »Soric collects eighth career All-Region recognition
NEW ORLEANS – For the eighth time in her Kenyon College career, Paula Soric was recognized as an NCAA Division III All-Region performer by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA), which released, Wednesday, its complete list of 2025 outdoor track and field season honorees. Soric, a senior from Zadar, Croatia, is a triple jump specialist …
Read More »Celebrate Local Growth: Join Us for Four Exciting Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies in Knox County!
Mount Vernon, OH – The Knox County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to invite the public to four unique ribbon cutting celebrations, each spotlighting local businesses and community spaces that enrich our region. These events are open to everyone—come out to support your neighbors, explore something new, and enjoy the festivities!Rosie’s Rest Stop – Centerburg, OH108 North Hartford Avenue, CenterburgFriday, …
Read More »Grand Opening of Captain Hunter’s Landing
Ahoy, Mount Vernon! The City invites all landlubbers,scallywags and seaworthy souls to Riverside Park on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1p.m., for the grand opening of Captain Hunter’s Landing, a brand-new, pirate-themed splash padsure to shiver your timbers and cool ye down! Come enjoy a splashin’ good time with free pizza, pirate-themed fun, and adventures fit for …
Read More »Home of Knox County Commissioner searched as son facing additional charges in Knox County
36 year old Gary Thomas Keesee Jr., faces five additional rape and sex-related charges, according to a superseding indictment from Monday. Keesee was previously indicted on 27 sexual-abuse counts, including 11 counts of first-degree rape.The additional charges are from a fourth victim coming forward in the case.Detective Jay Cook with the Licking County Sheriff’s Office confirmed with us that a …
Read More »Memorial Day Concert in Mount Vernon Monday
Knox County is home to a thriving arts scene. We boast a symphony, choirs, theater groups, a concert series, and many other cultural organizations, offering great opportunities for local performers as well as entertainment for audiences. Now jazz joins the mix. Founded in the summer of 2017, the Knox Community Jazz Orchestra has been filling the air with the sounds of …
Read More »Track & Field Ready to Begin NAIA Outdoor Nationals
MARION, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s and women’s track & field team is set to compete in the 2025 NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships, hosted by Indiana Wesleyan University on May 21-23. MVNU has eight student-athletes competing at the national level. National Qualifiers and Schedule of Events Evan Hodkinson – 1500m prelims (May 21 – 4:10 pm. …
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