A Mount Vernon man is facing multiple felony charges following an investigation into the alleged trafficking of drugs and the conveyance of illegal substances into the Knox County Jail. According to Knox County court records, Trenton Flack has been charged with multiple felony offenses, including trafficking in drugs, illegal conveyance of drugs of abuse into a detention facility, tampering with …

Mount Vernon City Council approved a series of resolutions Monday evening that advance several major city projects, including downtown redevelopment, the future Justice Center and the new Mount Vernon Police Station. Among the actions approved was a lease agreement for 9 East High Street, authorizing the city to enter into a contract with Top Flight Real Estate, doing business as …

As another school year approaches, the Knox County Chamber of Commerce is preparing to recognize the educators who help shape the future of the community. The Chamber will host its annual Educators’ Breakfast on Thursday, Aug. 6, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. in Foster Hall at Ariel Arena on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Held each year before …

The commercial kitchen inside the historic Woodward Opera House will soon have a new operator after Yellowbird Foodshed announced it will no longer operate The Woodward Kitchen. In a statement released by the Woodward Opera House Board of Directors, officials thanked Yellowbird Foodshed for its investment in the commercial kitchen and its efforts to establish and operate the business. “We …

Music will once again fill the porches of Mount Vernon’s historic High Street neighborhood as the Kokosing Valley Arts Alliance presents the July Front Porch Concert Series on Friday, July 17. The free community event transforms front porches into outdoor stages, creating a walkable music festival where visitors can enjoy performances by local and regional musicians while exploring one of …

Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s nursing program is once again being recognized as one of the top-performing programs in Ohio after graduates achieved a 100 percent first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) for the second consecutive year. The NCLEX is the national licensing examination required for registered nurses in the United States and is widely regarded as …

Some of the world’s most exclusive automobiles will be on display in Mount Vernon this weekend as The Event 5 makes its debut at Ariel-Foundation Park, bringing together hundreds of automotive enthusiasts while raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The event, scheduled for Saturday, July 11, is considered one of Ohio’s premier automotive showcases, featuring an impressive collection of hypercars, …

The Knox County Emergency Management Agency is under new leadership following action by the Knox County Board of Commissioners, who appointed Amy Seward as the county’s new Emergency Management Agency director. Seward officially assumed the role on June 15, succeeding James T. DeChant, who resigned after leading the agency and has since returned to the Fredericktown Police Department. Seward previously …

Volunteers in Knox County joined birdwatchers across the state this spring to help monitor one of Ohio’s most remarkable wildlife success stories. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife, volunteers counted 344 sandhill cranes during the 2026 Midwest Crane Count, an annual survey that helps biologists monitor the state’s growing crane population. Locally, volunteers documented one …

The Knox County Republican Party has announced plans for its annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner, one of the organization’s largest fundraising and membership events of the year. The dinner will be held Friday, July 17, at Foster Hall inside Ariel Arena on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University. This year’s featured speaker will be Ohio Senator Rob McColley, who is also …