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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 – …

We’re proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our 4-H and FFA members! 🐖🐑🐇 Here’s a look at the winners from the Market Hog, Market Lamb, Market Rabbit, Pen of 3, and Showmanship competitions: 🐖 Market Hog Showmanship🏆 Master Showman: Hannah Creasap – Blue Ribbon Livestock Club👑 Champion 18 Yr Old: Charley Beheler – Knox Co. Career Center FFA🎖 Reserve Champion 18 Yr …

ASHLAND — John Keim, 19, has officially declared his candidacy for Montgomery Township Trustee. If elected, he would become the youngest elected official in Ashland County’s history and potentially the State of Ohio. Born and raised in the heart of Ohio, Keim is stepping up to serve the community he’s long been involved in — bringing a fresh perspective, deep …

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) Director Stephen D. Dackin today announced the award of $45.9 million in Comprehensive Literacy State Development grants to 33 schools and districts across the state. The awards come from a $60 million grant given to Ohio by the U.S. Department of Education.  Under Governor DeWine’s …