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Intergenerational day care connects preschoolers and seniors
5+ hour, 59+ min ago (956+ words) This story is part of our series on child care in north central Ohio " made possible thanks to the generous support of all our sponsors who believe in the power of local journalism. A special thank you to our'Champion Sponsors,…...
Fredericktown's Bellman eyes a teaching career
20+ hour, 59+ min ago (395+ words) EDITOR'S NOTE: Viktoria Arnett of Fredericktown recently was selected asthe Knox Educational Service Center's 2026 Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award recipient. The ESC is profiling the other outstanding seniorsnominated for the award. FREDERICKTOWN " Katherine Bellman does not like idle time. "I'm not…...
Knox ESC celebrates unity with the community
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (541+ words) MOUNT VERNON " " The Knox Educational Service Center recognized its own last week, saluting the work of nearly 300 ESC employees who support students and teachers throughout Knox County. Wearing T-shirts color-coded to the work they do, staff celebrated the ESC's first…...
MVNU Board of Trustees extends Castleman's contract through 2031
3+ day, 36+ min ago (401+ words) MOUNT VERNON "The Board of Trustees of Mount Vernon Nazarene University has unanimously reaffirmed its confidence in Dr. Carson Castleman, announcing a new four-year contract renewal that will extend his presidency through June 2031. The announcements reflect the Board's strong endorsement…...
Centerburg's Wilhelm has an international goal, but first a thank-you
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (464+ words) EDITOR'S NOTE: Viktoria Arnett of Fredericktown recently was selected as the Knox Educational Service Center's 2026 Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award recipient. The ESC is profiling the other outstanding seniors nominated for the award by their respective districts. CENTERBURG " Allison Wilhelm's dream…...
2 East Knox FFA members receive gold star ratings
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (284+ words) HOWARD " Members of the East Knox FFA chapter recently attended the 98th Ohio FFA State Convention. The event was held at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. It was open to FFA chapters from all parts of the state and recognizes…...
Knox Learning Center students spruce up Arch Park
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (211+ words) MOUNT VERNON " Students from Adrianna Trace's class at the Knox Learning Center spent part of their morning earlier this week participating in a community service project at Arch Park community garden. Six students, grades 9 to 12, spread three tons of gravel…...
Mount Vernon school income tax levy narrowly fails
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (223+ words) MOUNT VERNON " Mount Vernon City School District's 1% earned income levy failed by the narrow margin of 50. 94 percent to 49. 06 percent in Tuesday's final unofficial results, according to the Knox County Board of Elections. The measure held an early advantage, but the…...
East Knox FFA member Jasmine Smith receives State Degree
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (191+ words) Knox Pages BLADENSBURG " East Knox FFA has announced that senior Jasmine Smith has earned her State Degree. Smith plans to attend the Mount Vernon Nazarene University where she will be majoring in Early Childhood Education. Jasmine is the daughter of…...
Director at Kenyon's The Gund takes on role at Tate Modern
1+ week, 3+ day ago (390+ words) GAMBIER" Daisy Desrosiers had been appointed the Britton Family Curator-at-Large, North America, at Tate Modern after five years of leadership at The Gund. The Gund is Kenyon's nationally accredited, world-class contemporary art museum. The position is effective June 1. She will…...