A new partnership between Mid-Ohio Adult Education and The Ohio State University at Mansfield aims to strengthen the pipeline of future educators serving school districts throughout north-central Ohio. Education leaders say the collaboration will provide aspiring teachers and classroom professionals with additional pathways into the education field by combining workforce training with opportunities to continue their college education. The initiative …

A Newark man is facing felony charges after a Licking County grand jury indicted him in connection with a fatal traffic crash that investigators say involved impaired driving. According to court records, the defendant has been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide and operating a vehicle under the influence stemming from a crash that claimed the life of a 28-year-old man. …

Mount Vernon City Council members are expected to tackle several high-profile issues Monday evening, with discussions ranging from public safety technology and economic development to cemetery operations and surplus city property. Committee meetings begin at 6:15 p.m. ahead of the regular legislative session, which starts at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. The evening begins with the Police, Fire and Civil …

Development incentives, public safety technology and cemetery operations are among the topics on the agenda when the Mount Vernon City Council meets Monday evening. Committee meetings begin at 6:15 p.m., followed by the regular legislative session at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Among the first items of discussion is the city’s use of Flock automated license plate readers, which will …

A Mount Vernon Nazarene University faculty member and undergraduate researcher have earned national recognition with the publication of a second peer-reviewed journal article produced through the university’s Summer Program for Undergraduate Research, known as SPUR. The study, “Small-Scale Habitat Relationships of Corydalus cornutus Hellgrammites in Central Ohio Riffles,” was authored by Dr. Jon P. Bossley, professor in MVNU’s Division of …

A Mount Vernon man is in custody as police investigate the death of a woman found inside a residence early Thursday morning. According to the Mount Vernon Police Department, officers responded to a reported disturbance at approximately 1:43 a.m. at a single-family home in the 700 block of Upper Fredericktown Road. When officers entered the residence, they discovered a 49-year-old …

One of Ohio’s premier gravel cycling events is celebrating a major milestone this year. The Black Fork Gravel Grinder marks its 10th anniversary this fall, continuing a tradition that has grown into one of the region’s signature cycling events. The annual ride attracts cyclists from across Ohio and neighboring states, offering participants the opportunity to explore the scenic back roads …

Knox County property owners should be watching their mailboxes as second-half 2026 real estate and manufactured home tax bills are now being delivered. The Knox County Treasurer’s Office announced Wednesday that tax bills have been mailed, with payments due Wednesday, Aug. 26. Property owners are encouraged to review their statements upon arrival and submit payments by the deadline to avoid …

A weekend of cycling, local food, craft beverages and community events will return to Knox County this fall as organizers prepare for the second annual Knox County Biketoberfest, scheduled for October 2-4. The event is a partnership between the Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Outdoor Pursuits, and the Knox County Chamber of Commerce. Organizers say the goal is to …

Movie lovers are invited to celebrate both Ohio’s film history and one of Mount Vernon’s most famous native sons during a special outdoor screening of Bye Bye Birdie later this month at Ariel-Foundation Park. The event is part of Ohio Goes to the Movies, a 250-day statewide celebration showcasing films with connections to Ohio in each of the state’s 88 …