FORT PIERCE, Fla. — The Kenyon College Owls lined up against a particularly tough opponent on Wednesday at the Lawnwood Baseball Complex as the team took on Misericordia University, the defending NCAA Division III national champions. The Owls hung in and battled back against the No. 11-ranked Cougars as Kenyon’s offense scored a season-high five runs, but Misericordia managed to …
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A 43-year-old man — identified as Jerad Shaw of Mount Vernon, Ohio — died in a crash Wednesday in Ashland County after authorities say he was being pursued by a sheriff’s deputy for “multiple traffic violations.” Authorities say it happened around 6:21 p.m. in Loudonville as Shaw was driving a 2000 Saturn Ion northbound on state Route 3 and failed to …
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THE KNOX MORROW ATHLETIC CONFERENCE RECENTLY NAMED THEIR ALL CONFERENCE BASKETBALL TEAMS BELOW ARE THE RESULTS Girls BasketballCally Carpenter Fredericktown Player of the YearAbigail Hardwick Cardington-Lincoln 1st TeamKayla Larimore Centerburg 1st TeamKenlee Fairall Centerburg 1st TeamSydney Opfer East Knox 1st TeamAlesha Felix Loudonville 1st TeamFaith White Mount Gilead 1st TeamJared Pryor Fredericktown Coach of the YearJill Bertke Cardington-Lincoln 2nd TeamTiara …
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The Knox Morrow Athletic Conference (KMAC) consisting of the Cardington,Centerburg, Danville, East Knox, Fredericktown, Loudonville, Mt Gilead, and NorthmorHigh Schools an affiliate league members Elgin and Lucas in wrestling and Crestline inbowling would like to announce the following All League Basketball and Bowling awardwinners and team champions. In addition, the KMAC recognizes one Senior from everyschool for every sport as …
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The Knox County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annualState of the City Address with Mayor Matthew StarrMarch 26, 2025, from 8:00am to 9:30am. (doors open at 7:30am).The event will take place at:Knox Memorial Building, Ballroom, 3rd Floor 112 East High Street, Mount Vernon.$20.00 per personcontinental breakfast included.This event provides an update on the city’s progress, key initiatives, and future plans.This is an excellent opportunity …
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— The Mount Vernon Nazarene University softball team (5-2) continued its Spring Games stretch at the USSSA Space Coast in Melbourne, Florida with a two-game match-up against the University of Michigan Deaborn (1-3) and Cornerstone University (7-3) on Tuesday, March 4. Game 1 vs Michigan Dearborn: Michigan Dearborn took an early lead in the first inning, scoring a run to …
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CLEVELAND, Ohio — The North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) announced the organization’s annual All-NCAC women’s basketball teams on Tuesday, and Kenyon College’s Alyssa Horsley earned All-NCAC Third Team honors. The first-year was one of just two conference newcomers to earn a spot on the 15-player ledger, and she is the first Kenyon first-year to earn all-conference accolades since Maureen Hirt …
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A recent investigation in Mount Vernon has taken a dramatic turn. Police initially executed a search warrant to uncover electronic files related to child sexual abuse material. During the search, drug paraphernalia was discovered in plain view, prompting authorities to obtain a second warrant. This led to the discovery of over 100 grams of cocaine, a significant amount under Ohio …
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10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Salt Brine Hearing – United Aggregates, Inc. – Mount Vernon, OH10:05 AM Salt Brine Hearing – United Aggregates, Inc. – Danville, OH10:15 AM Departmental Update – Knox County Transit Knox County Transit Monthly Report.Resolutions to be Presented Approve Salt Brine Application from United Aggregates, Inc., 14220 Parrott Street,Mount Vernon, OH 43050, to have brine …
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mount Vernon Nazarene University had 23 student athletes named to the 2025 NAIA Winter Sport Daktronics Scholar-Athletes list by the NAIA. This honor recognizes student-athletes in each of the winter sports who have excelled academically, including men’s basketball, women’s basketball, men’s bowling, women’s bowling, competitive cheer, competitive dance, men’s swimming and diving, women’s swimming and diving, men’s …
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