MOUNT VERNON, OH – The Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau is thrilled to announce the launch of the inaugural Knox County Biketoberfest (KCBO). A new event presented by Outdoor Pursuits, a Columbus-based non-profit, Knox County Biktoberfest will be hosted at Ariel-Foundation Park, October 3rd -5th. Cyclists and trail users of all skill levels are invited to Ariel-Foundation Park to experience a weekend celebrating …

Westerville, OH — On Thursday, July 24th, Kokosing Construction, along with Help Build Hope and Habitat for Humanity of Knox County partnered together to lead a meaningful, hands-on training experience for their summer interns at the company’s headquarters in Westerville, Ohio. As part of the training, Kokosing had over sixty interns work alongside representatives from Help Build Hope—a ministry of …

The Knox County Community Health Center (KCCHC) is excited to celebrate National Health Center Week (NHCW) 2025, taking place from August 3rd to August 9th. To commemorate the week-long celebration, KCCHC invites you to its annual Hawaiian-themed pool party at Hiawatha Water Park, located at 100 Sychar Road in Mount Vernon. The event is scheduled for Friday, August 8th from …

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – United Soccer Coaches released today its list of Team Academic Award winners, recognizing exemplary performance in the classroom during the 2024-25 academic year. A total of 414 women’s collegiate teams, across all NCAA and NAIA divisions, earned the award, including the Kenyon College Owls. The 2024-25 Kenyon team, directed by head coach Sarah McClellan, had 24 …

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office in cooperation with the Knox County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the positive identification of the individual involved as Mary Worboy. The positive identification was obtained through the analysis of forensic dental records. Detectives continue to actively investigate the circumstances surrounding this matter.  No additional details are being released at this time to protect the integrity …

Knox County, OH – Knox Public Health is helping families prepare for the new school year by offering a series of Back-to-School Immunization Clinics across the county. These clinics provide an opportunity for students to receive the vaccines required for school attendance, as outlined in the Ohio Revised Code (ORC 3313.671). The immunization clinics will be held at both health …

MOUNT VERNON, July 24, 2025 – In response to increasing demand and limited remaining burial space,the City of Mount Vernon has officially begun the expansion of Mound View Cemetery, adding more than1,200 new grave sites across two newly designed sections.As of July 2025, only 240 full-sized grave sites remain available at Mound View Cemetery – all located withinSection T. To …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – Mount Vernon Nazarene University Athletics is excited to announce the hiring of Mark Pratt as the next head coach of the softball program on Thursday, July 24. “We are excited to have Coach Pratt leading our Lady Cougars softball program,” said Director of Athletics, Chip Wilson. “His experience working with Coach Howald for 11 years and knowing …

🐮 Beef Department Breed Divisions Aric Lust – Champion All Other Breeds (Anything Goes 4-H Club) Austin Frazier – Supreme Champion, Champion Crossbreed (Fredericktown FFA) Beef Showmanship Charley Beheler – Master Showman, Champion Senior Showman Kipton Dugan – Champion Jr. Showman Hadlee Heald – Champion Intermediate Showman Bailee Smith – Champion 1st Year Showman Evan Ondick – Reserve Champion Jr. …

Approval of Transfer of Funds, Supplemental Appropriations and Bills Approve Contractor’s Application for Payment No. 1 from Law General Contracting,Inc., for the Danville Amity Road Safety Improvement Project, in the amount of$314,955.66 (KNO-CR 14-11.13 PID 115809). Approve Bill List. Approve Bill List – Then and Now.Upcoming Committee/Board/Community Meetings:07/23/2025 – 8:00 AM – Work Development Committee Meeting – Pursel07/23/2025 – 4:30 …