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The Knox County Veterans Services Office is seeing a steady increase in veterans seeking assistance, with nearly four scheduled appointments per day for VA benefit filings. That figure does not include walk‑ins or individuals stopping in for help with questions or paperwork. Executive Director Kevin Henthorne told county commissioners last week that activity has climbed back to, and in some …

A 24‑year‑old Mount Vernon man was killed Saturday night after crashing a dirt bike on Walnut Alley, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers said Dylan Severns was riding northbound just before 11 p.m. when he left the roadway near the intersection of Sunset Street and struck a utility‑pole guy wire. A guy wire …

A routine building cleanup at CH Tool & Die took an unexpected turn on Feb. 13 when workers discovered four military transport canisters containing 40‑millimeter high‑explosive anti‑aircraft rounds. The company contacted the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, which secured the scene and brought in specialized assistance. After reviewing photos of the canisters, the Columbus Bomb Squad and the Wright‑Patterson Air Force …

City officials have entered a three‑year partnership with Alabama‑based Retail Strategies LLC to help attract new retail and restaurant development to Mount Vernon. The contract, signed Jan. 19, costs $45,000 per year and marks a more proactive approach to filling long‑standing gaps in the city’s retail mix. Safety‑Service Director Tanner Salyers said the move responds to residents’ concerns about limited …

The City of Mount Vernon is pursuing several funding avenues as work continues on infrastructure and development projects across town. During Monday’s meeting, City Council approved advertising for bids on two projects and heard updates on potential funding for two others. Council authorized going out for bids on a street chip‑and‑seal project focused on the south side, as well as …

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a growing arrest‑warrant phone scam. Callers are impersonating deputies, claiming you missed a court appearance and now face immediate arrest. They may even send fake federal court documents, sometimes naming Judge Richard Wetzel, and pressure you to make a payment at a kiosk while keeping you on the phone. Authorities stress …

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MOUNT VERNON — Local service clubs in Knox County are gearing up for the annual Friendly Competition to support the 43rd Food For The Hungry (FFTH) Campaign, aiming to raise $330,000 to provide food assistance for families in need. Every dollar donated has added impact, leveraging $4.56 in food-buying power through the Mid-Ohio Food Collective. Funds can be collected now …

As Halloween approaches, Licking/Knox Goodwill stores and 93.7 the Super Q WQIO want to ensure that everyone has a spooky yet safe holiday! Whether you’re planning to take the kids out for trick-or-treating, hosting a festive party, or just enjoying the thrills of the season, safety should be a top priority. With increased foot traffic, excited little ones in costumes, …

The Super Q Turkey Bowl is back, and it’s bigger than ever! Picture it: a crisp November morning at Park Lanes in Heath. The air is buzzing with excitement as Curtis and the Morning Crew fire up their live broadcast, and six lucky finalists are about to step up to the lanes for a chance at bowling glory. This Thanksgiving …