Motorcycles, live music and community support will come together Thursday evening as the Salvation Army hosts its annual Bike Night fundraiser. The event will take place Thursday, July 16, from 6 to 9 p.m., and is presented by Flappers Bar & Grille. Bike Night will feature a gathering of motorcycles along with live entertainment, food, drinks, ice cream and a …

A former Butler mayor and several village officials are facing a federal civil lawsuit stemming from a 2025 incident in which a fleeing suspect was allegedly struck multiple times by the mayor’s vehicle during an attempted arrest. The lawsuit was filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, on behalf of Anthony Ward …

Every month, volunteers at Covenant Christian Church transform fellowship into food assistance, helping more than 80 Knox County families put meals on the table. The ministry recently received a $2,500 summer grant from Food For The Hungry of Knox County, one of 12 grants awarded this year totaling $30,500 to local organizations working to combat hunger. For Pam Vanderpool, who …

A Mount Vernon man is facing multiple felony charges following an investigation into the alleged trafficking of drugs and the conveyance of illegal substances into the Knox County Jail. According to Knox County court records, Trenton Flack has been charged with multiple felony offenses, including trafficking in drugs, illegal conveyance of drugs of abuse into a detention facility, tampering with …

Mount Vernon City Council approved a series of resolutions Monday evening that advance several major city projects, including downtown redevelopment, the future Justice Center and the new Mount Vernon Police Station. Among the actions approved was a lease agreement for 9 East High Street, authorizing the city to enter into a contract with Top Flight Real Estate, doing business as …

As another school year approaches, the Knox County Chamber of Commerce is preparing to recognize the educators who help shape the future of the community. The Chamber will host its annual Educators’ Breakfast on Thursday, Aug. 6, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. in Foster Hall at Ariel Arena on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Held each year before …

The commercial kitchen inside the historic Woodward Opera House will soon have a new operator after Yellowbird Foodshed announced it will no longer operate The Woodward Kitchen. In a statement released by the Woodward Opera House Board of Directors, officials thanked Yellowbird Foodshed for its investment in the commercial kitchen and its efforts to establish and operate the business. “We …

Music will once again fill the porches of Mount Vernon’s historic High Street neighborhood as the Kokosing Valley Arts Alliance presents the July Front Porch Concert Series on Friday, July 17. The free community event transforms front porches into outdoor stages, creating a walkable music festival where visitors can enjoy performances by local and regional musicians while exploring one of …

Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s nursing program is once again being recognized as one of the top-performing programs in Ohio after graduates achieved a 100 percent first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) for the second consecutive year. The NCLEX is the national licensing examination required for registered nurses in the United States and is widely regarded as …

Some of the world’s most exclusive automobiles will be on display in Mount Vernon this weekend as The Event 5 makes its debut at Ariel-Foundation Park, bringing together hundreds of automotive enthusiasts while raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The event, scheduled for Saturday, July 11, is considered one of Ohio’s premier automotive showcases, featuring an impressive collection of hypercars, …