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Mount Vernon, OH – The Knox County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to invite the public to four unique ribbon cutting celebrations, each spotlighting local businesses and community spaces that enrich our region. These events are open to everyone—come out to support your neighbors, explore something new, and enjoy the festivities!Rosie’s Rest Stop – Centerburg, OH108 North Hartford Avenue, CenterburgFriday, …

Ahoy, Mount Vernon! The City invites all landlubbers,scallywags and seaworthy souls to Riverside Park on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1p.m., for the grand opening of Captain Hunter’s Landing, a brand-new, pirate-themed splash padsure to shiver your timbers and cool ye down! Come enjoy a splashin’ good time with free pizza, pirate-themed fun, and adventures fit for …

36 year old Gary Thomas Keesee Jr., faces five additional rape and sex-related charges, according to a superseding indictment from Monday. Keesee was previously indicted on 27 sexual-abuse counts, including 11 counts of first-degree rape.The additional charges are from a fourth victim coming forward in the case.Detective Jay Cook with the Licking County Sheriff’s Office confirmed with us that a …

Knox County is home to a thriving arts scene. We boast a symphony, choirs, theater groups, a concert series, and many other cultural organizations, offering great opportunities for local performers as well as entertainment for audiences. Now jazz joins the mix. Founded in the summer of 2017, the Knox Community Jazz Orchestra has been filling the air with the sounds of …

MOUNT VERNON — Volunteers from the four Nazarene Churches in Mount Vernon joined together for Big Serve on April 26 and May 17. Big Serve is a Church of the Nazarene community service event with churches participating across Ohio. Because Mount Vernon has a unique number of Nazarene churches, the four churches – First Naz, Lakeholm, New Life, and Shepherd’s …

36 year old Gary Thomas Keesee Jr., faces five additional rape and sex-related charges, according to a superseding indictment from Monday. Keesee was previously indicted on 27 sexual-abuse counts, including 11 counts of first-degree rape. He now faces 32 sexual-abuse counts, including 13 first-degree felonies, 14 third-degree felonies and five fourth-degree allegations. The five additional charges include two rape and three gross sexual …

MOUNT VERNON, May 20, 2025 – The City of Mount Vernon’s annual Memorial Day Parade andCeremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 26, 2025, with U.S. Army Veteran Jim Breault,accompanied by his granddaughter Elise, serving as parade grand marshal. About 55 participants have signed up to be part of the parade, Mayor Matt Starr said. “Memorial Day is …

Join The Woodward Opera House as we welcome back to our stage the amazingSTEFANO!Stefano May is an internationally acclaimed Italian singer, songwriter, and piano virtuosoknown for his fusion of soul, pop, and classical music. He began classical piano training atage seven and quickly rose to prominence, performing on major Italian TV shows andcollaborating with renowned director Franco Zeffirelli and filmmaker …

MOUNT VERNON, OH – The Knox County Fair has been selected to grace the cover of the Ohio Department of Development’s official 2025 Summer Guide, https://ohio.org/home/seasons/summer/summer-events . This prestigious placement highlights the fair’s significance as a premier Ohio summer event and its appeal to visitors from across the state and beyond. The Ohio Department of Development’s Summer Guide is a comprehensive resource showcasing …

31 year old Aaron Bolton of Mount Vernon was given a recognizance bond in court on Wednesday in Knox County. Bolton is facing two counts of OVI, a count of Aggravated Vehicular Homicide and a county of Aggravated Vehicular Assault. In court his attorney, Brandon Crunkilton, asked for a jury trial and recognizance bond which the state did not have …