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One of the most accomplished high school football coaches in north central Ohio is joining the Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets. Mount Vernon High School has announced that longtime coach Ed Honabarger has joined the Yellow Jackets football coaching staff ahead of the 2026 season. Honabarger most recently retired as assistant principal and head football coach at Loudonville High School and …

Delaware City Council has approved the annexation of land that will pave the way for construction of a fifth high school in the rapidly growing Olentangy Local School District. The annexation is a key step in the district’s long-term plan to accommodate continued enrollment growth in southern Delaware County, one of the fastest-growing regions in Ohio. District officials say the …

A growing online petition opposing the proposed Buc-ee’s Travel Center near the Interstate 71 and State Route 39 interchange has attracted more than 1,800 verified signatures as residents continue voicing concerns about the project. The petition, titled “Stop the I-71/SR 39 Buc-ee’s: Protect Our Water, Land, and Community,” was launched in March and urges Mansfield city officials and state leaders …

Knox County has a new leader overseeing emergency preparedness and disaster response efforts. Amy Seward was officially sworn in as the new Director of the Knox County Emergency Management Agency during a ceremony held this week, with Knox County Common Pleas Court Judge Richard Wetzel administering the oath of office. Seward takes over the agency after serving for several years …

A Knox County man is among five individuals facing federal charges in connection with an alleged plot to attack the UFC event held at the White House on Sunday, according to court documents filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Nineteen-year-old Tycen Proper has been charged with conspiracy to commit an offense against the United …

One of Mount Vernon’s most unique summer traditions returns this Friday as the Summer Front Porch Concert Series transforms East High Street into an outdoor celebration of music, art, and community. Hosted by the Kokosing Valley Arts Alliance, the free event will take place Friday, June 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. along East High Street in Mount Vernon. The …

Community leaders, donors, volunteers, and residents gathered Saturday to celebrate the official grand opening of the Ackerman Nature Preserve, a 52-acre natural area that local leaders hope will serve as a destination for recreation, education, wildlife observation, and conservation for generations to come. The preserve, located on Salem Street Extension in Fredericktown, was donated to the Fredericktown Recreation District by …

The Knox County Chamber of Commerce will once again host its annual Junior Fair Breakfast, bringing community members together to support local youth and raise funds for Junior Fair awards. The event is scheduled for Thursday, July 9, at the Ramser 4-H Activity Center on the Knox County Fairgrounds, located at 700 Perimeter Drive. Doors will open at 8 a.m., …

Knox County Career Center’s Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program has recognized four students with Outstanding Cadet Awards for the 2025-2026 school year. The awards honor cadets who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, character, and commitment to the JROTC program throughout the academic year. This year’s recipients include: Allyson Brooks — Freshman of the Year Jenna Jurkowitz — Sophomore of …

A long-awaited addition to downtown Mount Vernon’s dining and entertainment scene officially welcomed its first guests Tuesday as Founders Food Hall hosted a successful soft opening inside the former Mount Vernon News building on East Vine Street. The event drew a steady crowd eager to get a first look at the renovated space, sample food offerings, and explore one of …