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Owls dominate Oberlin, extend lengthy NCAC streak

GAMBIER, Ohio — The Kenyon College women’s tennis team (12-5, 5-0 NCAC) continued its conference dominance on a beautiful Sunday afternoon on the outdoor courts of their home Jasper Tennis Center, sweeping Oberlin College (7-8, 3-2 NCAC) 7-0 in North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) action. The victory extends Kenyon’s remarkable streak to 37 consecutive regular-season NCAC wins, which dates back …

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JURY FINDS MICHAEL GREYWOLF GUILTY OF RAPES

(MOUNT VERNON) After three days of testimony involving a dozen witnesses, aKnox County jury found Michael Greywolf guilty of two counts of rape late Thursdayafternoon. Greywolf had been charged with forcible rape and rape of a child less thanthirteen years of age for a course of conduct with a now teenage victim. The jurydeliberated for about four hours after hearing …

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Food For The Hungry ensures continued support of local food initiatives.

MOUNT VERNON — During uncertain times for food banks and hot meals in Ohio, Food For The Hungry President Austin Swallow offers encouragement to Knox County. “At Food For The Hungry, we remain unwavering in our commitment to support local food initiatives and our community, especially in these challenging times. Despite the announced financial cuts which may impact our food …

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Mount Vernon Farmers Market set to kick off 22nd Season

MOUNT VERNON – One of downtown’s favorite weekend traditions will return to the Public Square beginning on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The Mount Vernon Farmers Market is the place to be on Saturday mornings May through October for locally grown fruits and vegetables, locally raised beef, chicken, pork and eggs, honey, maple syrup, baked goods, unique jellies, flowers, personal care products …

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Danville putting in Turf Field at Tough Street Stadium

Danville Athletic Boosters & Turf Committee is excited to announce the Tough Street Stadium project for our athletic community which will bring a much needed synthetic turf playing surface to Tough Street Stadium. Our goal is to have a facility that gives us the flexibility and capability to accommodate and benefit all of our athletic programs. We aim to provide …

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Knox County Commissioners meet Thursday

10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Departmental Update – Knox County 911 911 Monthly Report for MarchResolutions to be Presented Acknowledge the Knox County 911 Dispatcher of the Year for 2024. Authorize the Knox County Water and Wastewater Director to Dispose and/or SellObsolete Items via an online sale or trade-in. Declaring It Necessary to Renew All of a Ten-Year Levy …

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Rev. Jon Nicholas Appointed Executive Director of Traditional Enrollment at MVNU

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University is excited to announce the appointment of Rev. Jon Nicholas as the new Executive Director of Traditional Enrollment, effective June 1. With a remarkable 25-year background in church ministry and leadership, Jon is poised to bring invaluable experience and a passion for higher education to this important role. In his new role …

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Wolf Surpasses 100 Career Points on Senior Night in Season Finale

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s lacrosse team (11-3) concluded its season with Senior Night at CH4, facing La Roche University (0-9) on Wednesday, April 9. MVNU lacrosse seniors, Ryan LaAsmar, Gabe Wolf, Blaine Hergenrother, Tyler Dickerson, Kaden Tinner, Preston Barnes, Bryce Morningstar, and Edward Burcham were honored before the game for their unwavering dedication and hard …

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Centerburg Location of Interchurch Social Services To Hold Open House and Ribbon Cutting April 27

Interchurch Social Services of Knox County (ISS) is celebrating the acquisition oftheir new location in Centerburg on April 27 with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at2:00 p,m. with shopping until 4:00 p.m. Other activities include Finger Foods,Scavenger Hunt and Raffles for all ages, according to Carolyn Feergus, ISSExecutive Director. The public is invited to attend and tour the enlarged facility. The …

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Measles Outbreak in Knox County, 14 Confirmed Cases

As of April 8, 2025, there are now a total of 14 confirmed cases, seven of which are Ohio residents, linked to the initial case of measles in Knox County. These individuals have isolated and their symptoms are being monitored throughout their isolation periods. Knox Public Health (KPH) has been working with identified exposures since contact tracing began and they …

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