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Judge orders extradition to Ohio after pair serve jail sentence in Washington County
ST. GEORGE — The second of two defendants facing felony drug distribution charges appeared in court for sentencing, where a long criminal history and felony warrant out of Ohio were key issued in determining how much time the defendant would serve in Utah. On June 18, Joshua Allen Shannon,...
Public input sought on $4.6 million roundabout at Lexington-Springmill, Home roads
LEXINGTON — Construction of a proposed $4.6 million roundabout at the intersection of Lexington-Springmill Road and Home Road is still almost two years away. But plans have progressed to the point that county and state officials are seeking public input on the project in Troy Township, which will include relocating the B&O Trail in the area.
'Improving the health of those we serve': Mansfield Hospital praised by federal officials
OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital has been praised by the federal government. The hospital’s electric vehicle charging stations were highlighted in a case study published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. OhioHealth built the charging stations with funding through the Inflation Reduction Act, according to a news release...
Rising prescription drug costs could mean changes for Richland County's insurance coverage
Richland County’s health insurance plan may have to stop covering the cost of drugs used to treat Type 2 diabetes when they are used for weight loss only. County Employee Benefit Consortium of Ohio representative Wendy Dillingham told the county commissioners on Tuesday that increasing drug prices continued to be the major reason for higher overall costs for the program during the first quarter and in comparison to year-to-date figures.
Lexington Local Schools Board agrees to 3-year extension for administrators
LEXINGTON — Keith Stoner, board president for Lexington City Schools, says the district's administrators are as cohesive as he can recall in his more than two decades on the board. School board members rewarded seven of those administrators at their monthly meeting Wednesday. Board members approved three-year contracts for...
News Man Weekly: Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry will be next week’s guest
The News Man Weekly podcast will drop new episodes each Tuesday morning on Source Daily. Subscribe for free so you don’t miss an episode!. MANSFIELD — Jodie Perry is six months into her first term as the mayor of Mansfield. On Tuesday, she will talk about her first...
Richland County projects slated to receive funding in new state capital budget
COLUMBUS — Nine Richland County projects will receive state money following recent passage of Substitute House Bill 2 by the Ohio House of Representatives, according to State Rep. Marilyn John (R-Richland County). The state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects will make historic investments in local community projects across Ohio. According to John,...
Local group spearheads funding for public fireplace in Fredericktown
FREDERICKTOWN — A new public fireplace is lighting its way soon to Fredericktown. A local group has spearheaded this project through private fundraising and donations of labor, materials, and equipment, Knox County Foundation member Kathy Daniels said. Approximately 90% of the project is funded through donations, Daniels said. Construction...
Shelby student honored with woodworking award at 2024 Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards
SHELBY — The 2024 Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards were presented earlier this month at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus. Carson Secriskey from Mansfield received the Woodworking Achievement Award. Secriskey, 16, has been active in 4-H over the last nine years. He has taken market...
Kokosing Valley Rotary installs new officers
MOUNT VERNON — The Kokosing Valley Rotary Club held its installation of officers on June 27 at The Mount Vernon Inn on West High Street. Terry Rataiczak, District Rotary Foundation chair and member of the Marietta Rotary Club, administered the oaths of office. Kelly Welker took the reins as...
State Senator Brenner Secures $2 Million for Police Station
MOUNT VERNON, June 28, 2024 – The new Mount Vernon Police Department station is much. closer to becoming reality thanks to the efforts of State Senator Andrew Brenner, whose district. includes the City and Knox County. Brenner, R-Delaware, has announced the investment of millions of dollars from the One-Time.
Residents Urged to help PLAN ‘Old Ontario’ at July 2 event
ONTARIO — The City of Ontario is asking residents to participate in a planning session focused on the “Old Ontario” area at the intersection of Park Avenue West (OH-309) and Shelby-Ontario Road/Lexington-Ontario Road. The session is scheduled for Tuesday, July 2 at 3 p.m. in the Ontario...
Knox Public Library awarded $20,000 NEA Big Read Grant
MOUNT VERNON — The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), in partnership with Arts Midwest, announced a matching grant of $20,000 to the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County for NEA Big Read programming in 2025. The goal of the NEA Big Read is to inspire meaningful...
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