The Knox County Veterans Services Office is seeing a steady increase in veterans seeking assistance, with nearly four scheduled appointments per day for VA benefit filings. That figure does not include walk‑ins or individuals stopping in for help with questions or paperwork. Executive Director Kevin Henthorne told county commissioners last week that activity has climbed back to, and in some …

A 24‑year‑old Mount Vernon man was killed Saturday night after crashing a dirt bike on Walnut Alley, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers said Dylan Severns was riding northbound just before 11 p.m. when he left the roadway near the intersection of Sunset Street and struck a utility‑pole guy wire. A guy wire …

A routine building cleanup at CH Tool & Die took an unexpected turn on Feb. 13 when workers discovered four military transport canisters containing 40‑millimeter high‑explosive anti‑aircraft rounds. The company contacted the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, which secured the scene and brought in specialized assistance. After reviewing photos of the canisters, the Columbus Bomb Squad and the Wright‑Patterson Air Force …

City officials have entered a three‑year partnership with Alabama‑based Retail Strategies LLC to help attract new retail and restaurant development to Mount Vernon. The contract, signed Jan. 19, costs $45,000 per year and marks a more proactive approach to filling long‑standing gaps in the city’s retail mix. Safety‑Service Director Tanner Salyers said the move responds to residents’ concerns about limited …

The City of Mount Vernon is pursuing several funding avenues as work continues on infrastructure and development projects across town. During Monday’s meeting, City Council approved advertising for bids on two projects and heard updates on potential funding for two others. Council authorized going out for bids on a street chip‑and‑seal project focused on the south side, as well as …

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a growing arrest‑warrant phone scam. Callers are impersonating deputies, claiming you missed a court appearance and now face immediate arrest. They may even send fake federal court documents, sometimes naming Judge Richard Wetzel, and pressure you to make a payment at a kiosk while keeping you on the phone. Authorities stress …

With summer in full swing, the Summer Front Porch Concert Series is as well. The July event is taking place this Friday, July 19th. Junes series was a huge success and July will not be short of that. A great line up is waiting for this Friday from song writers like Court ‘n’ Jester to performers from the community like …

As Americans favorite time of the year rolls around, the City of Mount Vernon is hard at work putting together their annual Fourth of July celebration. For firework setup and preparation, they will be closing the road through The Woods at 2pm. The fireworks will be set off manually this year instead of electronically to avoid any difficulties. Other roads …

This summer, Nellie Six Productions is hosting their annual Front Porch Concert Series, the first on being this Friday, June 21. Local artist will be lining East High St. from 6-9 pm, the street will closed to traffic so the public can safely enjoy the event. Along with these amazing artist, there will be local vendors and delicious food trucks …

There are many developments across Knox County that deserve the spot light. First the Land Bank received a 2.46 million for residential development. With this grant, the Land Bank will build 12 new house within Knox County for local residents. As more residents come into Knox County looking for homes, they begin the County Comprehension Plan. The County Comprehension Plan …