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Early in-person voting is underway in Knox County, and local election officials reported a strong turnout on the first day ahead of Ohio’s November 3 general election. Knox County Board of Elections Director James Blazer said 384 voters cast ballots on Tuesday, October 6, the first day of early voting. Blazer described the turnout as strong for a gubernatorial election …
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October, 2026
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9 October
Coats for Kids Drive Collecting Donations Across Knox County Through October
Knox County residents have the rest of October to help local children stay warm this winter through the annual Coats for Kids drive. The Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon and Gault’s Plaza Cleaners and Laundromat are partnering once again for the community-wide collection, which runs through October 31. Organizers are encouraging residents to donate new or gently used coats, with …
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9 October
Licking County Residents Voice Opposition to Proposed Natural Gas Power Plant
Residents raised concerns about air pollution, water quality and environmental impacts during a public hearing Tuesday on a proposed natural gas-fired power plant in western Licking County. The October 6 hearing, conducted by the Ohio Power Siting Board in New Albany, drew more than 50 attendees. About 25 people spoke, with most opposing the proposed project, according to The Reporting …
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8 October
Bayer Announces $2.2 Billion Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility in New Albany
Bayer is investing $2.2 billion to build a new pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in New Albany, bringing hundreds of high-skilled jobs and a major new life-sciences investment to central Ohio. The company announced the project October 2, saying the new facility will be located in the New Albany International Business Park. Bayer expects the project to create approximately 600 high-value permanent …
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8 October
Old Bag of Nails to Close Downtown Delaware Location After 22 YearsA longtime Delaware restaurant is preparing to close its doors this weekend after more than two decades in downtown Delaware.
Old Bag of Nails Pub, located at 66 North Sandusky Street, will serve its final customers Sunday, October 11. The restaurant announced the closure this week, saying it was unable to reach a long-term agreement with the property’s landlord that would allow the business to continue operating. The Delaware location opened in 2004 and has been a fixture of the …
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8 October
Brice Hay Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing of Father
Brice Hay has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole in connection with the stabbing death of his father, Kevin Hay, in Knox County. Hay was charged after his father was found dead at a residence on King Road in Howard in December 2025. Prosecutors initially filed the case in Knox County Juvenile Court but sought …
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7 October
Richland County Area Agency on Aging Awards $3,500 in Scholarships
The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging Foundation has awarded $3,500 in scholarships to five students and professionals pursuing careers focused on serving older adults and people with disabilities. The foundation says the scholarships were awarded to individuals studying or working in fields including health care, social work and related services. The awards are intended to help support the …
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7 October
Mid-Ohio ESC Highlights Workforce Training and Career Opportunities for Students
The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center is working with area educators, employers and community leaders to strengthen the connection between students and the region’s workforce. The Mid-Ohio ESC Business Advisory Council recently brought together representatives from education, business and economic development for a discussion focused on workforce planning, career-connected learning and student training opportunities. The September 30 meeting in Mansfield included …
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