20 June

Lewis Hamilton and Colman Domingo lead a star-studded front row at Ralph Lauren’s Milan show

Lewis Hamilton and Colman Domingo have led a star-studded front row at the Ralph Lauren menswear show

19 June

Heart of Ohio Trail Sees Busy Start to Summer as Visitors Explore Knox County

As the first official weekend of summer arrives, the Heart of Ohio Trail is once again becoming one of Knox County’s busiest outdoor destinations. The paved multi-use trail stretches for more than 20 miles through Knox County, connecting Mount Vernon, Centerburg, Fredericktown and several rural communities. Throughout the summer, the trail welcomes cyclists, runners, walkers and families looking to enjoy …

19 June

The Arista Villas – What Mount Vernon’s Proposed 100-Home Development Would Bring

One of the largest residential developments proposed in Mount Vernon in recent years is taking another major step forward this week as City Council considers legislation designed to help move the project toward construction. Known as Arista Villas, the proposed subdivision would bring approximately 100 new single-family homes to nearly 40 acres along Vernonview Drive (State Route 768) on the …

19 June

“Fishing With Dad” Event Planned Sunday at Ariel-Foundation Park

Families are invited to celebrate Father’s Day weekend outdoors during a free community fishing event at Ariel-Foundation Park. The Knox County Fatherhood Commission will host “Fishing With Dad” on Sunday, June 21, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at Ariel-Foundation Park, located at 10 Pittsburgh Avenue in Mount Vernon. The free event welcomes fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, mentors, and all father figures …

18 June

On The Docket: City Council – June 22nd, 2026

Mount Vernon City Council has a full agenda for its Monday, June 22 meeting, with several major development and infrastructure proposals scheduled for discussion before the legislative session begins at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Committee meetings begin at 6:20 p.m. and will focus on housing incentives, economic development, police staffing and urban renewal initiatives. Among the largest items before …

18 June

Mansfield City Schools Loses $54,000 in Vendor Payment Scam

Mansfield City Schools officials say the district lost approximately $54,000 after falling victim to a fraudulent vendor payment scam, prompting the district to strengthen its financial safeguards. District officials recently disclosed that the fraud occurred in 2025 when an individual posing as a legitimate vendor convinced the district to redirect a payment to a fraudulent bank account. The payment was …

18 June

Mount Vernon Earns Silver Designation in MORPC Sustainable2050 Program

MOUNT VERNON — The City of Mount Vernon has become the first municipality in Knox County to earn recognition through the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission’s Sustainable2050 initiative. The city recently received Silver-level designation after adopting a formal resolution of participation and earning 71 points across five sustainability goals. The voluntary program recognizes communities that demonstrate a commitment to environmental stewardship, …

17 June

Veteran Coach Ed Honabarger Joins Mount Vernon Football Staff

One of the most accomplished high school football coaches in north central Ohio is joining the Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets. Mount Vernon High School has announced that longtime coach Ed Honabarger has joined the Yellow Jackets football coaching staff ahead of the 2026 season. Honabarger most recently retired as assistant principal and head football coach at Loudonville High School and …