MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University will host the 2025 Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) District 10 middle school and high school honors bands for a day of education and performance on Saturday, Dec.6. The event will feature over 200 young musicians from Ashland, Coshocton, Delaware, Holmes, Knox, Licking, Morrow and Richland counties and nearly 60 participating schools. The day …

MOUNT VERNON, OH — On Saturday, December 13, Food For The Hungry will host its 15th Annual Snowflake Gala in support of its 2025 Drive Goal of $340,000.  Step onto the red carpet for an unforgettable evening of glamour and giving. Cocktail hour begins at 6 PM. A stylish reception and gourmet dinner thoughtfully prepared by the talented Stuart Washington …

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Will Baker of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s cross country team made history on Friday, November 21 at the 70th annual Men’s Cross Country National Championship at the Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee, Florida. Baker placed 14th overall in his national’s debut with a time of 24:44.4. The finish is historic for Baker as he becomes the first male …

MOUNT VERNON, OH — The Knox County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Corporate Sponsor, Mortellaro McDonald’s, is delighted to announce the return of Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Knox Memorial, located at 112 East High Street, Mount Vernon. “We’re thrilled to bring families together again for this cherished holiday …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University Music Department will present a traditional Advent worship service on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 7:15 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium. The community is invited to attend this free event. Inspired by the Service of Nine Lessons and Carols of the Anglican Church, the service will include scripture readings by various members of …

Downloads: Agenda  Agenda Packet I.Committee Meetings1.Committee Meeting Schedule 11/24/2025II.MEETING WILL RECESS UNTIL 7:30 P.M.III.Call to Order1.Roll CallIV.InvocationV.Pledge of AllegianceVI.Acceptance of Minutes1.Minutes of Nov 10, 2025 7:30 PM2.Minutes of Nov 17, 2025 6:30 PM3.Minutes of Nov 19, 2025 6:30 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.Finance & Budget Minutes 11/17/20252.Land Use & Development MInutes 11/17/20253.Police, Fire, & Civil Defense Minutes 11/17/20254.Streets & Public Buildings …

HUNTINGTON, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (7-1, 1-1 CL) resumed Crossroads League play on Saturday, November 22, traveling to Huntington, Indiana, to take on (RV) Huntington University (7-2, 1-1 CL).  The Foresters jumped out to an early lead on the Cougars, but MVNU battled back and tied the game at 10–10 just five minutes in. From there, MVNU struggled to slow down the Foresters’ offensive attack as Huntington …

On November 21st, 2025 at approximately 10:30 am, a patrol officer from the Mount Vernon PoliceDepartment responded to a report of threats being made to several individuals. During the officer’s investigation, and based on the information provided by the victims, includingstatements and text messages, the suspect had made repeated threats of physical harm and deathdirected towards several persons. Information was …

GAMBIER, Ohio – The Kenyon College Owls women’s swimming and diving team opened the 2025 Total Performance Invitational with a strong first night, collecting multiple top-three finishes, hitting several NCAA ‘B’ cuts, and positioning themselves well in the early team standings at the conclusion of Thursday’s finals session. Behind the Owls in the standings are Hope College, Carnegie Mellon University, …

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