19 June

The Arista Villas – What Mount Vernon’s Proposed 100-Home Development Would Bring

One of the largest residential developments proposed in Mount Vernon in recent years is taking another major step forward this week as City Council considers legislation designed to help move the project toward construction. Known as Arista Villas, the proposed subdivision would bring approximately 100 new single-family homes to nearly 40 acres along Vernonview Drive (State Route 768) on the …

19 June

“Fishing With Dad” Event Planned Sunday at Ariel-Foundation Park

Families are invited to celebrate Father’s Day weekend outdoors during a free community fishing event at Ariel-Foundation Park. The Knox County Fatherhood Commission will host “Fishing With Dad” on Sunday, June 21, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at Ariel-Foundation Park, located at 10 Pittsburgh Avenue in Mount Vernon. The free event welcomes fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, mentors, and all father figures …

19 June

Former child actor Daveigh Chase, ‘The Ring’ villain and Lilo voice, dies at 35

Former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for her roles in “Lilo & Stitch” and “The Ring,” has died at 35

19 June

Fans are fuming after World Cup tickets they bought through resale sites fall through

The World Cup has been delivering thrills on the pitch, but fans have flooded social media with complaints about tickets that never arrived, orders canceled at the last minute and hours spent trying to sort out problems between FIFA’s ticketing system …

18 June

On The Docket: City Council – June 22nd, 2026

Mount Vernon City Council has a full agenda for its Monday, June 22 meeting, with several major development and infrastructure proposals scheduled for discussion before the legislative session begins at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Committee meetings begin at 6:20 p.m. and will focus on housing incentives, economic development, police staffing and urban renewal initiatives. Among the largest items before …

18 June

Mansfield City Schools Loses $54,000 in Vendor Payment Scam

Mansfield City Schools officials say the district lost approximately $54,000 after falling victim to a fraudulent vendor payment scam, prompting the district to strengthen its financial safeguards. District officials recently disclosed that the fraud occurred in 2025 when an individual posing as a legitimate vendor convinced the district to redirect a payment to a fraudulent bank account. The payment was …

18 June

Mount Vernon Earns Silver Designation in MORPC Sustainable2050 Program

MOUNT VERNON — The City of Mount Vernon has become the first municipality in Knox County to earn recognition through the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission’s Sustainable2050 initiative. The city recently received Silver-level designation after adopting a formal resolution of participation and earning 71 points across five sustainability goals. The voluntary program recognizes communities that demonstrate a commitment to environmental stewardship, …

18 June