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Lady Cougars Remain Undefeated with Shutout Win at Siena Heights 

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s soccer team (3-0-1) secured a 1-0 win at Siena Heights University (1-3-0) on Wednesday, September 3.  The first half ended with a score of 0-0. With only eight minutes remaining in the second half, Bekah Blair put the Lady Cougars on the board. Blair was assisted by Alexis Hoffman. This was …

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Squires to Lead MVNU Competitive Cheer Program

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – Mount Vernon Nazarene University athletics is excited to officially announce the hiring of Jenna Squires as the next head coach of the competitive cheer program on Wednesday, September 3. “We are thankful to welcome Jenna as our next head cheer coach,” said director of athletics, Chip Wilson. “This program has grown significantly under the leadership of Melissa Nowicki, and …

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“Four KCCC Students Earn On Track with HVAC Status”

Mount Vernon, OH- The Knox County Career Center HVAC program recognized fourstudents who earned “On Track with HVAC” status. Mason Flack, Clayton Vance, Josiah Colon,and Logan Miller all completed the necessary requirements to earn “On Track with HVAC”status. “On Track with HVAC” is a program generated by Brad Schmidt, HVAC instructor atKCCC, and the KCCC HVAC Advisory Committee. In order …

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Inmate Assault on Corrections Officer in Knox County

Knox County, Ohio – On August 31, 2025, at approximately 4:43 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance in the “E-Dormitory of the Knox County Jail” involving inmate Hunter Clemons. Clemons was non-compliant and immediately became aggressive, assaulting a corrections officer by placing him in al chokehold and striking him in the face with a closed fist. Assisting deputies subdued Clemons …

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MVNU celebrates Award Recipients, Service Milestones, and a Renewed Vision for the Year Ahead

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University honored outstanding faculty and staff members during the annual University Faculty & Staff Dinner, celebrating excellence, dedication, and Christlike service within the MVNU community. University AwardsEmployee of the YearThe 2024-25 Employee of the Year Award was presented to Dr. Judy Gregg and Esther Carpenter for their commitment to MVNU’s mission, Christlike spirit, …

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City Deer Management Program Gets Under Way

MOUNT VERNON, September 2, 2025 – The City of Mount Vernon has implemented a municipal deermanagement program. Beginning today – September 2, 2025 – bow hunters may submit an application for a City Deer Management Permit. If applicants meet all requirements, they will be issued an orange permit to bow hunt for deer on private land within City limits during …

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Reagan Nuss Named Crossroads League Setter of the Week 

JACKSON, Mich. – Reagan Nuss was named the Crossroads League Setter of the Week on Monday, September 1 after her big weekend in the AMFM Tournament at Taylor University.  Nuss has played a vital role for the Lady Cougars and their winning record of 6-3. In the 3-1 win over Rio Grande University on Wednesday, August 27, Nuss had 36 assists …

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 Hope in Every Bag: Central Christian Church Serves Hundreds with Help from Food For The Hungry Amid Rising Need

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio—On a foggy Saturday morning, Food For The Hungry President Austin Swallow arrived at Central Christian Church at 7:20 AM to find six rows of cars already lined up, waiting to receive a box of food from the 23 volunteers—mostly church attendees—who had begun gathering as early as 5:30 AM to prepare. Led by Tammy Kehl, the church …

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Bell to serve as Kenyon’s Interim Director of Athletics

GAMBIER, Ohio — James “Tommy” Bell, who possesses over 30 years of experience in collegiate athletics, has been appointed the Interim Director of Athletics, Fitness and Recreation at Kenyon College. Bell, who will begin work on Monday, September 1, arrives on campus after serving as Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Southern Illinois University (SIU) from 2015 to 2018. Though “semi-retired,” …

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