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The Knox County Chamber of Commerce has opened a statewide search for its next Executive Director, seeking a visionary, results‑oriented leader to guide the organization into its next phase of growth. The Board of Trustees announced the search this week, emphasizing the Chamber’s central role in supporting a diverse business community that includes small businesses, entrepreneurs, family‑owned companies, global manufacturers, …

The City of Mount Vernon has received national recognition after being selected as one of just three cities in the country to earn a Learning Laboratory award from the National League of Cities. Mayor Matt Starr and Human Resources Director Elizabeth Turner announced Tuesday that Mount Vernon was chosen alongside Seattle, Washington, and Little Rock, Arkansas. Turner said the city …

Knox Community Hospital is moving into a more focused review of potential strategic partners after receiving 10 formal proposals from nearly two dozen interested health care organizations. The hospital began evaluating options late last year as part of a long‑term effort to strengthen its clinical, operational and financial position. Hospital leaders say the strong response reflects KCH’s reputation, broad range …

Judge Richard Wetzel sentenced Michael A. Heston, of Fredericktown, to a total of 35 years to life in prison on two counts of rape on Feb. 26 in Knox County Common Pleas Court. Heston was convicted on two first‑degree felony rape charges. Count One carries a mandatory indefinite term of 25 years to life, and Count Five carries a mandatory …

Photo caption: Ann Marie Wiley, assistant director (left), and Joe Springer, executive director of The Winter Sanctuary, represent one of two organizations awarded $300,000 in competitive grants from the Knox County Foundation during its February grant cycle. (Photo courtesy of The Winter Sanctuary) Historic awards include two $300,000 grants and the launch of a new summer youth enrichment initiative MOUNT …

Knox Public Health’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program is encouraging residents to take part in National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign focused on helping people make informed food choices and build healthy eating and physical activity habits. The observance began in 1973 as National Nutrition Week and expanded to a month‑long initiative in 1980. It is sponsored by the …

Eight Knox County Career Center students are advancing to the Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, after strong performances at the state competition held Feb. 23 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The national event will take place May 6–10. Students from CollegeU‑Business, Computer Network Technology, Digital Media & Software Development, and Pre‑Professional Mentorship programs competed …

A Mount Gilead man and his 10‑year‑old daughter were killed Sunday evening in a two‑vehicle crash on Morrow County Road 25 near Ohio 61, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened at 6:56 p.m. when a 2003 Jeep Liberty driven eastbound by 27‑year‑old Skylar Beveridge traveled left of center and …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Knox Morrow Athletic Conference (KMAC), consisting of the Cardington-Lincoln,Centerburg, Danville, East Knox, Fredericktown, Loudonville, Mt Gilead, and Northmor HighSchools, would like to announce the following All Conference Award winners and teamchampions for the following sports:● Boys/Girls Basketball● Wrestling● Boys/Girls BowlingIn addition, the KMAC recognizes one Senior from every school for every sport as anAll-Academic winner. The All-Academic …

East Knox Local Schools Respond to Armed Threat Following Anonymous Tip Howard, Ohio (January 12, 2026) — East Knox Local Schools went into lockdown Monday morning after receiving an anonymous tip about an individual who was armed and intended to enter the high school, prompting a major law enforcement response. Superintendent Richard Baird stated that the school resource officer immediately …