GAMBIER, Ohio — Four Kenyon College players rang up double-digit scoring marks and 10 scored at least two points as the Owls posted a 79-71 non-conference win over the Heidelberg University Student Princes at Tomsich Arena on Tuesday night. Kenyon’s leading scorer, for the second time in as many games, was sophomore guard Susannah Zimmerman. She poured in a game-high …
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“KCCC to Host Open House & First Chance Application Night”
Mount Vernon, OH – The Knox County Career Center (KCCC) will host Open House &First Chance Application Night on Thursday, November 20th from 4:30-6:30 pm. This event will be open to the public. Business partners, alumni, and communitymembers, along with current students and their families, will be in attendance. Additionally,current sophomores and juniors from our associate schools, along with their …
Read More »Master headlines Kenyon’s All-NCAC picks
CLEVELAND — The North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) revealed Monday the names of those student-athletes selected to the 2025 All-NCAC Field Hockey Team. Kenyon had three players, including First-Team selection Casey Master, who earned spots among the honorees. The Owls’ other two all-conference players were Maren Lawrence, who was named to the Second Team, and Zady Hasse, who landed on …
Read More »Mount Vernon City Council meets Monday
Below is the Agenda for the meeting: Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet I.Committee Meetings1.Committee Schedule 11/10/2025II.MEETING WILL RECESS UNTIL 7:30 P.M.III.Call to Order1.Roll CallIV.InvocationV.Pledge of AllegianceVI.Acceptance of Minutes1.Minutes of Oct 27, 2025 7:30 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.Utility Minutes 10/27/2025IX.Liquor Control LicenseX.ProclamationXI.Persons speaking on Matters of City ConcernXII.Resolutions for Third ReadingXIII.Resolutions for Second Reading1.2025-107 : A Resolution Authorizing the Safety-Service Director to …
Read More »Women’s Volleyball Advances to Crossroads League Semifinals with Sweep of Bethel
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The No. 12 Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s volleyball team (24-7) hosted Bethel University (16-16) in the Crossroads League Tournament Quarterfinals on Saturday, November 8 at Ariel Arena. MVNU entered the match as the second seed in the conference and Bethel as the seventh. Bethel jumped out to a quick 5-2 lead in set one and controlled much of the first set, …
Read More »Mount Vernon to host Veteran’s Day Program on the square Tuesday
Keesee post bond, released from jail pending trial
On Thursday in Knox County Common Pleas Court Gary Thomas Keesee’s attorney Sam Shamansky argued to lower Keesee’s two million dollar bond to assist in his own defense ahead of his November 18th trial. Keesee has been in jail since the Friday before Easter and is facing nearly thirty counts of rape. Judge Richard Wetzel agreed to reduce the bond …
Read More »Ohio State Highway Patrol Mount Gilead PostTrooper of the Year
Mount Gilead – Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Richard J. Tocash has been selected2025 Trooper of the Year at the Mount Gilead Post. The selection of Trooper Tocash is in recognition of outstanding service during 2025 at the Mount Gilead Post. Fellow officers stationed at the Mount Gilead Post, chose Trooper Tocash based on leadership abilities, professional ethics, courteous treatment …
Read More »Food For The Hungry Kicks Off Drive Season with Goal of $340,000
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio—The annual Food For The Hungry Drive officially kicked off on Friday morning, Nov. 7, as a community-wide effort to raise food and funds for Interchurch Social Services, The Salvation Army, and other organizations throughout the county with food assistance initiatives. In Food For The Hungry’s (FFTH) 44th year of helping the community, it has established a financial Drive …
Read More »Voter turnout just over 24 percent in Knox County as decisions made
Voter turnout was just 24.18 percent in Knox County Tuesday in the General Election. Mount Vernon City Council President Bruce Hawkins ran unopposed yet he garnered 1,469 votes. Daniel Brinkman also ran unopposed for Mount Vernon City Auditor. Amber Keener and Mel Severns were re elected to Mount Vernon City Council and they were joined by newcomer Dale Miller who …
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