Local residents struggling with high summer electric bills or without adequate cooling can now apply for assistance through Ohio’s Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program. The program, offered through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and administered locally by the Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission, runs from July 1 through September 30. Eligible households may receive assistance paying their …

The Knox County Community Health Center has received national recognition for its commitment to providing high-quality, patient-focused healthcare. The health center recently earned Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), one of the nation’s leading organizations dedicated to evaluating and improving healthcare quality. The designation recognizes healthcare providers that emphasize coordinated, accessible and team-based …

Seven recent graduates of Kenyon College have been selected for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program, earning opportunities to teach and conduct research around the world during the 2026-27 academic year. The announcement continues Kenyon’s long-standing reputation as one of the nation’s leading producers of Fulbright recipients. Over the past decade, more than 70 Kenyon students have accepted Fulbright fellowships, …

A Knox County family is being recognized statewide for proving that good farming and environmental stewardship go hand in hand. Jeff and Mary Jo Cutlip, along with their daughters, LeighAnn and Laura, have been named recipients of the 2026 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association Environmental Stewardship Award, one of the organization’s highest honors recognizing cattle producers who demonstrate exceptional care for the …

Motorists traveling through central Ohio this week should plan ahead as the Ohio Department of Transportation begins a series of overnight lane and ramp closures tied to several major construction projects. Among the biggest impacts will be work at the Interstate 270 and Interstate 71 interchange on Columbus’ north side, where multiple overnight closures are scheduled beginning Monday, July 6. …

Local artists will take center stage this summer as the Kokosing Valley Arts Alliance (KVAA) and the Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau launch Art at the Park, a new community art competition and exhibition celebrating the creative talent found throughout Knox County and the surrounding area. The exhibition opens with a public reception on Friday, July 10, from 4 …

As Ohio enters the height of summer, state health officials are encouraging residents to take extra precautions against ticks and mosquitoes, which can carry diseases that pose serious health risks. The Ohio Department of Health says tick activity remains high across much of the state, with Lyme disease continuing to be the most commonly reported tick-borne illness in Ohio. Officials …

The City of Mount Vernon officially dedicated the new “Let Freedom Ring Blue Star Family Bell Circle” Wednesday morning, celebrating military families whose sacrifices help preserve the nation’s freedoms. The ceremony, held at American Heritage Park, brought together city leaders, state officials, veterans, military families and community members as the city unveiled the interactive public art installation just days before …

Richland County Children Services is asking the community to consider opening their homes to children in need through a new foster parent recruitment campaign. The initiative, titled “This Seat Is Waiting,” highlights the ongoing need for licensed foster families as more children enter the county’s child welfare system. Agency officials say the number of children requiring temporary placement continues to …

Mansfield City Schools has taken the first formal step toward what could become the district’s first new elementary school in years. The Board of Education recently approved a resolution to conditionally participate in the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission’s Expedited Local Partnership Program, allowing the district to begin planning for a potential new elementary school project. District officials say the approval …