GAMBIER, Ohio — The Kenyon College Owls men’s swimming and diving team earned both team and individual academic awards from the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA). Not only were the Owls declared a Scholar All-America Team, but nine members were named Scholar All-Americans. Those Kenyon honorees who earned spots on the Scholar All-America first team were …

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– The City of Mount Vernon will commemorate this nation’sindependence from Great Britain on Friday, July 4, culminating with a fireworks celebration shortlyafter dusk at Ariel-Foundation Park. Below is a list of frequently asked questions related to theannual event:What time will the streets close? In order to secure the area for the fireworks presentation, the road through The Woods will …

MOUNT VERNON – The Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival (MVMAF) welcomes thereturn of the annual Flower Show, presented by the Knox County Garden Clubs and organizedby chairwomen Jo Ann Graham and Audrey Spearman. The show is hosted by The LivingCenter, 201 North Main Street in Mount Vernon, on August 8-10.The show is open to all Knox County residents and …

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Tuesday’s announcement from the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) included a 2025 Academic Team Award for the Kenyon College Owls, as well as Scholar All-America honors for Thomas Nelson and Rollins Heath. In order to receive the USILA Academic Team Award, all members of a team that competed in the 2025 season had to combine for …

 Mount Vernon Nazarene University is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Michael Black, a 1995 alumnus, as the new Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer, effective today, July 1. Black brings over 25 years of experience in financial planning, investment management, and business operations. He currently serves as a Financial Planner and Regional Director at Money Concepts Wealth …

 Downtown Mount Vernon is set to receive a vibrant artistic upgrade as the Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), in partnership with Experience Mount Vernon, launches a unique utility box art project. The initiative aims to infuse public art into the cityscape while highlighting the rich and historic narratives that make Mount Vernon truly special. The first utility box, …

36 year old Gary Thomas Keesee Jr., faces five additional rape and sex-related charges, according to a superseding indictment from Monday. Keesee was previously indicted on 27 sexual-abuse counts, including 11 counts of first-degree rape. He now faces 32 sexual-abuse counts, including 13 first-degree felonies, 14 third-degree felonies and five fourth-degree allegations. The five additional charges include two rape and three gross sexual …

Mount Vernon, OH – The Knox County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the return of its annual Educators Breakfast, a special event designed to welcome and recognize veteran and new educators in Knox County.The event will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025, from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM at Foster Hall in Ariel Arena on the campus …