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COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS), through its ongoing partnership with the Ohio Arts Council, continues to make preparations for the 2025 Ohio Veterans Art Exhibition, which will be on display in downtown Columbus this fall (see below). The deadline to submit works for this display is Mon., Sept. 1 – with the opening of the exhibition to follow in October – and …

COLUMBUS – As students across the state prepare to head back to the classroom over the coming weeks, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is asking drivers to protect our kids by sharing the roadway with school buses and adhering to traffic laws. Since 2020, a total of 6,225 crashes involving a school bus have been reported in Ohio, five of …

MOUNT VERNON, July 30, 2025 – Everyone who volunteers to serve their community has their ownindividual reasons for doing so, but the collective good that results is a benefit to everyone. The City ofMount Vernon’s Volunteers of the Year for 2025, who will be honored at the First Friday on August 1, 2025,are Paul Acitelli (posthumously), Heather Barbour, and Nellie …

Mount Vernon, OH – July 23, 2025 – The Area Development Foundation (ADF) is proud to announce the promotion of Julia Suggs to the role of Vice President, effective June 2, 2025. Suggs previously served as ADF’s Economic Development Manager, where she led a range of high-impact initiatives aimed at strengthening Knox County’s workforce and business environment.  With a strong …

MOUNT VERNON – The Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival (MVMAF) willwelcome country chart-topper and veteran Craig Morgan, NBC’s The Voice contestantsSorelle, and Central Ohio icons Phil Dirt and the Dozers as headline musical acts for thisyear’s event, August 7-10 on the Public Square and streets of downtown Mount Vernon.Headline concerts are at 8:30pm each night. This marks the 37 …

Dani Bumpus 16 LLAMAS R US Llama Llama Champion Obstacle, Champion PackTenley Doup 11 KNOX COUNTY DRAFT HORSE & PONY Alpaca and Llama Alpaca and Llama Showmanship Champion Jr. ShowmanMckenna Miller 16 LLAMAS R US Alpaca and Llama Alpaca and Llama Showmanship Reserve Champion Senior ShowmanAda Ruckman 17 LLAMAS R US Alpaca and Llama Alpaca and Llama Showmanship Master Showman, …

DELAWARE – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 6 officially broke ground on a $32 million project to construct a new combined interchange on Interstate 71 in Delaware County. Located about one mile south of the existing U.S. 36/SR 37 interchange, the new interchange will work in conjunction with the current ramps to improve traffic flow throughout the area.   This …

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO)  announced that it has awarded $800,000 in hazardous materials training grants to 30 applicants. “Hazardous materials training grants will provide thousands of emergency response personnel with valuable training to adequately respond to emergencies across Ohio,” stated PUCO Chair Jenifer French. Through the annual hazardous materials training grant program, educational institutions and local governments across …

From the barn to the show ring, these 4-H and FFA members showed passion, preparation, and pride in their animals. 🐄🐰 Let’s celebrate their outstanding achievements! 🐄 Market Beef🏆 Grand Champion: Austin Frazier – Fredericktown FFA🎖 Reserve Grand Champion: — Charley Beheler – Knox County Career Center FFA🏆 Grand Champion Born, Bred & Raised: Brandon Hogg – Boots and Banners🎖 …

From broilers to dairy, turkeys to market hog divisions — congratulations to our hard-working youth for another great day in the ring! 👏🐓🐄🦃🐖 🐓 Broiler Results🏆 Grand Champion: Ally Bonvillain – Anything Goes 4-H Club🎖 Reserve Grand Champion: Adrian Clutter – Fur, Feathers, & Friends🥇 Other Top Placings: 3rd: Kaiden Clutter – Fur, Feathers, & Friends 4th: Lukas Myers – …