SHARON, Pa. — The Kenyon College women’s basketball team engineered a thrilling fourth-quarter comeback to secure their first victory of the season, defeating Penn State University-Shenango 55-52 on the road. The Owls (1-3) erased a 12-point deficit in the final six minutes of play, showcasing remarkable resilience and clutch shooting over a game-winning 17-0 run to close the game. Trailing …

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced $58.2 million in state support to help clean up and redevelop 61 hazardous brownfield sites in 33 counties.   The Ohio Department of Development is awarding the funding through the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program, which was created by the DeWine-Husted Administration in 2021. Today’s …

Longtime Knox County conservation leader Lori Totman was honored recently by Kenyon College’s Philander Chase Conservancy for a career spent conserving and managing natural resources. Totman, who retired at the end of 2023 after 10 years as director of the Knox County Park District, received the Conservancy’s Jean S. Briggs Award for Leadership in Land Conservation during a special dinner on Oct. …

MORNING SESSION10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Departmental Update – Knox County Water and WastewaterResolutions to be Presented Approve PY 2024 Community Development Block Grant Contract with CDC of Ohio,Inc., for Administration of PY 2024 Community Development Allocation Program, for amaximum of $31,000.00. Approve State of Ohio – Office of Community Development – Request for Payment No. 3for the Martinsburg …

Knox Public Health (KPH) is proud to join communities across America in celebration of National Rural Health Day (NRHD) on November 21, 2024. The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and rural-focused organizations throughout the United States set aside the third Thursday of November to recognize NRHD. This annual event is an opportunity to celebrate the “Power …

JACKSON, Mich. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene Universitymen’s soccer team had five members receive All-League Honors from Crossroads League on Monday, November 18. Forward, Zach Bowser, received First-Team honors for his dominant offensive presence this season. The senior led the team in goals, accumulating 13. Bowser had four game-winning goals during the season. Bowser also helped the team with a total …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. —  The No. 14 Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s volleyball team learned its destination and opponent for the NAIA Volleyball National Tournament Opening Round on Monday, November 18. Following an outstanding 29-4 season, including a 15-3 record in Crossroads League play, MVNU has earned the honor of hosting the National Tournament Opening Round at Ariel Arena. The 48-team …

Knox County Ohio Dispatch have had several calls in the last couple of days from people in the area concerned regarding a scam for jury duty with a Sgt. Thomas calling from a Centerburg phone number. He starts with only wanting to verify information and then tries to get them to go to a kiosk to get bit currency or …

Mount Vernon, Ohio – Bundle up and bring your holiday spirit to Winter in Downtown 2024: A Vintage Holiday Celebration, presented by Park National Bank and Experience Mount Vernon. From festive lights to joyful gatherings, we’re making downtown a winter wonderland, kicking off with Shop Small Saturday on November 30th, featuring DORA hours from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Enjoy holiday shopping and …

COLUMBUS, Ohio – After two tough contests at home to start the 2024-2025 season, the Kenyon College women’s basketball team made the short trip to Columbus on Saturday night to take on Capital University for the team’s first road game of the season.  Led by three first years on the stat sheet and a new career high for Alyssa Horsley, …