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A tragic farm accident has claimed the life of a 20-year-old Ashland County man, serving as a reminder of the dangers agricultural workers face during harvest and grain handling operations. Emergency crews were called to a farm in Milton Township after reports that a man had become trapped inside a grain bin. Despite rescue efforts by first responders, the victim …

The Ashland County Juvenile Court is seeking a portion of the county’s opioid settlement funding to expand drug education and prevention efforts aimed at young people and families. Court officials recently presented a proposal to county commissioners requesting funding to purchase additional educational materials and medical training models that demonstrate the physical effects of opioid addiction and overdose. The resources …

Knox Public Health’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program is celebrating National Breastfeeding Awareness Month throughout August by encouraging families, employers and the community to support breastfeeding mothers and infants. This year’s campaign follows the World Breastfeeding Week theme, “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works,” emphasizing the importance of community support in helping families successfully breastfeed. …

Knox County businesses, organizations and community members once again demonstrated their support for local youth Friday as the 2026 Knox County Junior Fair Sale of Champions generated $89,500 for the county’s top livestock exhibitors. The annual auction highlights Grand and Reserve Grand Champion market animals from each species and serves as the culmination of months of work by 4-H and …

Competitive runners from across Ohio and beyond will make their way through northern Knox County this fall as a new Boston Marathon qualifying race debuts in central Ohio. The inaugural Sunbury Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, featuring a certified marathon course that travels through portions of Centerburg before returning to Sunbury. Organizers say the event is expected to …

The City of Mount Vernon is taking another step toward construction of its long-awaited Justice Center by beginning the search for a construction manager to oversee the project. City Council recently authorized Safety-Service Director Tanner Salyers to solicit qualifications from firms interested in serving as the project’s construction manager at risk, a delivery method designed to bring a contractor into …

Mount Vernon residents will have an opportunity to ask questions and share feedback about one of the city’s most closely watched development proposals during a special “Coffee with Council” event this weekend. The Mount Vernon City Council will host the informal discussion Saturday, Aug. 1, at 9 a.m. in the Mount Vernon Municipal Center, 236 S. Main St. The event …

Knox County commissioners tackled a wide range of county business during their most recent meeting, including updates on child support services, emergency medical funding and several infrastructure projects that could affect residents across the county. One of the largest updates came from the Knox County Department of Job and Family Services, which reported on its transition to a standalone child …

Knox County property owners who believe their homes have been incorrectly valued have a limited opportunity this week to request an informal review before new assessments are finalized. The Knox County Auditor’s Office is holding informal property value hearings July 29 through July 31, giving residents the chance to meet with appraisal staff, review their tentative valuations and provide documentation …

A packed Mount Vernon City Council meeting Monday night ended without a vote on two controversial housing incentive proposals after residents questioned whether taxpayers have been given enough information about the projects. The legislation would allow the proposed Arista Villas development to join the city’s New Community Authority while also creating Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts for both Arista Villas …