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September, 2026

  • 23 September

    Knox County Football Teams Enter Playoff Hunt as OHSAA Releases First Computer Ratings

    All five Knox County high school football teams remain in playoff contention as the Ohio High School Athletic Association has released its first computer ratings of the 2026 season. The ratings were released Tuesday, marking the first look at where teams stand in their respective regions with the regular season now at its midpoint. Under the OHSAA playoff format, the …

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  • 23 September

    KCCC Air Force JROTC to Host Annual Raider Competition at Ariel-Foundation Park

    The Knox County Career Center Air Force Junior ROTC will host its annual Raider Competition Saturday, October 10th, at Ariel-Foundation Park in Mount Vernon. The competition will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Food trucks will also be available on site throughout the event. Cadets will compete in a series of …

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  • 23 September

    KCCC Receives 5-Star Rating on State Report Card for Fourth Consecutive Year

    The Knox County Career Center has received a 5-star rating on the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s 2025-2026 Career Technical Planning District Report Card. The rating marks the fourth consecutive year the Knox County Career Technical Planning District, or CTPD, has received five out of five stars. According to KCCC, the rating indicates the district significantly exceeds state standards, …

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  • 22 September

    Junction Moto Show and Food Truck Festival Returning to Downtown Mount Vernon

    Motorcycles, food trucks, live music and family activities will take over downtown Mount Vernon next month as the Junction Moto Show and Food Truck Festival returns to the Public Square. The free community event is scheduled for Sunday, October 4, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the Public Square and South Main Street. The event is hosted by Knox …

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  • 22 September

    Mount Vernon Farmers Market Announces 2026 Holiday Market

    The Mount Vernon Farmers Market is getting ready to extend its season into the holidays with the return of the Mount Vernon Holiday Market. The Holiday Market will be held on six Saturdays — November 7, 14 and 21, and December 5, 12 and 19 — from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 405 West Chestnut Street, next to the …

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  • 22 September

    Patsy Cline Tribute Coming to Woodward Opera House to Benefit Food For The Hungry

    Fans of classic country music will have the chance to experience the music of Patsy Cline while supporting local families facing food insecurity this November. Food For The Hungry of Knox County and Six Miles to Nellie are teaming up to present “The Patsy Show,” a three-performance musical tribute to the country music legend at the historic Woodward Opera House. …

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  • 21 September

    Weather Delays Mansfield Ramp Closure for Ohio 13 Resurfacing Project

    Recent rain has forced the Ohio Department of Transportation to adjust the schedule for a ramp closure connected to the ongoing Ohio 13 resurfacing project in Mansfield. The South Main Street entrance ramp to northbound State Route 13 had been scheduled to close earlier this week. ODOT now says the closure has been pushed back to Friday, September 25, because …

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  • 21 September

    Mount Vernon Seeks Public Input on Future of East Chestnut Footbridge

    The City of Mount Vernon is asking residents in the East Chestnut neighborhood to weigh in on the future of a pedestrian footbridge that has been closed after part of its railing failed. The city closed the bridge after the railing failure and placed large boulders around the entrance to discourage people from crossing. City officials say simply repairing the …

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