GAMBIER, Ohio — In a Sunday make-up doubleheader, the Kenyon College Owls and The College of Wooster Fighting Scots battled for positioning in the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) standings. The visiting Fighting Scots squeaked out a 2-0 win in game one and then rolled to a 15-1 win in game two. Those Sunday results dropped Kenyon’s overall record to …
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Pickerington Drug Trafficking Case Aligns with Recent Uptick in Carfentanil Seizures
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — A recent drug trafficking case in Pickerington highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to curb the availability of illicit opioids in the state and the importance of advanced chemical to identify emerging drug trends, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today. “Drug traffickers disguise deadly drugs as prescription pills to smuggle them into our communities,” Yost …
Read More »OHSAA Announces Cross Country Divisions and Contract with Obetz
COLUMBUS, Ohio – With cross country expanding to four divisions this fall, the Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the new divisional breakdowns, along with a new three-year contract with Fortress Obetz and Memorial Park to host three OHSAA cross country events each fall. Divisional breakdowns for the fall sports of golf, girls tennis, soccer and girls volleyball will be …
Read More »Knox County participating in National Drug Take Back Day
Who: KSAAT & Local Law Enforcement Agencies What: Spring Drug Take Back Day When: Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10:00am-2:00pm Knox County, OH – Knox County residents are encouraged to participate in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription …
Read More »MVNU Music Department ensembles to perform
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University Music Department ensembles will cap off a busy year with a final concert on Saturday, April 26, at 3 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. The concert will feature the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, String Ensemble, Flute Choir, Collegians Chorale, Una Voce …
Read More »Licking County Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Child Exploitation Crimes
LICKING COUNTY, OHIO – A 27-year-old man from Licking County has been sentenced to nearly 24 and a half years in federal prison for possession of child sexual abuse material and plotting acts of pedophilia. David Hamilton pleaded guilty in August to charges stemming from a disturbing investigation that uncovered thousands of videos and images on his electronic devices. According …
Read More »Meister’s walk-off grand slam garners NCAC honor
CLEVELAND, Ohio — After one of the most clutch hits in the Kenyon College baseball season so far, Luke Meister made his way onto the North Coast Athletic Conference’s (NCAC) radar and earned Athlete of the Week honors. The award marked the second time in Meister’s career that he hauled in Athlete of the Week honors, with the fifth-year senior …
Read More »National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 21-25) Highlights Dangers Roadside Workers and Drivers Face Every Day in Highway Work Zones
AAA is joining national and regional traffic safety partners in promoting this year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW). This year’s public awareness event, which runs from April 21-25 is themed, ‘Respect the zone so we all get home.’ NWZAW is an annual spring campaign, coinciding with the beginning of the busy construction season to encourage safe driving through highway work zones. …
Read More »Ohio Governor Mike DeWine held a press conference to lay out plans for the statewide expansion of Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS).
MRSS is a service that provides immediate help for children and young adults 20 and under who are experiencing overwhelming mental, emotional, or behavioral distress. With MRSS, when a crisis like this occurs, a team of trained professionals responds within 60 minutes directly to the young person’s home, school, or any other location to de-escalate the crisis and provide ongoing …
Read More »Knox County Chamber to Host “Your MCO & Tools for Cost Containment Training
MOUNT VERNON, OH — The Knox County Chamber of Commerce invites local business leaders, new business owners, HR professionals, and safety coordinators to attend its upcoming Power Hour training session, “Your MCO & Tools for Cost Containment,” presented by Sedgwick, Knox County Chamber’s partner in claims management and cost containment solutions.The training will take place on Monday, May 19, 2025, …
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