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Cougars Take Series Against Maple Leafs

GOSHEN, Ind. —  The Mount Vernon Nazarene University baseball team (30-16, 18-14 CL) wrapped up their final road doubleheader of the regular season on Thursday, April 17, at J. Harold ‘Sarge’ Yoder Baseball Field, taking on the Goshen College Maple Leafs (7-33, 6-26 CL). Game 1 Summary: In the second inning, Goshen took an early lead with an RBI single through …

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2025 Applications for Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Now Open

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Eligible Ohioans age 60 and older will once again have access to $50 in fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, fresh cut herbs, and unprocessed honey in 2025 through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) announced today. Applications for the 2025 season of the SFMNP are now available online at this link on the website …

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Schnormeier Gallery showcasing MVNU seniors

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Schnormeier Gallery is proud to present Synergy — Senior Graphic Design Exhibit. This exhibit will be on display in the gallery through April 30. A reception for the seniors will take place at the Schnormeier Gallery on Friday, April 25, from 5:30-8 p.m. Synergy showcases the work of nine exceptional graphic designers — Cora Andrews, Marhin …

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Knox County Commissioners meet Thursday

10:30 AM Call to OrderDepartmental Updates10:30 AM Knox County Department of Job and Family Services Children Services 2024 Snapshot11:00 AM Knox County Dog Shelter Monthly Report for March 2025Resolutions to be Presented Authorize Jeff Pickrell, Director of the Knox County Water and Wastewater, as aSigning Agent for the purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab fromChevrolet-GMC of Mount …

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Tigers take two from Owls in NCAC twinbill

GAMBIER, Ohio — In a make-up softball doubleheader held Wednesday afternoon, a DePauw University pitching duo controlled play and steered the visiting Tigers to 9-1 and 9-0 victories over the Kenyon College Owls. In game one, Riley Depa flirted with a no-hitter until Kenyon broke through in the bottom of the sixth inning with both a hit and a run. …

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Mount Vernon Nazarene University Kicks Off Face-to-Face MBA Program in August 2025

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University is thrilled to announce the return of its in-person MBA program starting this August! After several years of offering online graduate programs exclusively, MVNU is bringing back a face-to-face classroom experience. Classes will be held every Monday night from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on MVNU’s main campus. “We’re thrilled to launch …

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MVNU Golf Participates in the Kampen-Cosler Invitational

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. —  The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s and women’s golf teams competed at the Kampen-Cosler Invitational, held at the home course of the Purdue Boilermakers and hosted by Taylor University. The men’s team secured 12th place at the Kampen-Cosler Invitational, finishing with a score of 683 (342, 341) through two rounds of play. Will Streby led MVNU with …

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Roadwork Updates for Mansfield Avenue, Fairgrounds Road

The City of Mount Vernon is pleased to provide important updates ontwo major infrastructure projects: the Mansfield Avenue improvements and Fairgrounds Road upgrades.These efforts are part of the City’s continued commitment to enhancing public safety, improvingtransportation efficiency, and preparing for future growth. “These infrastructure projects represent a significant investment in the future of Mount Vernon and KnoxCounty. They are essential …

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Gottke to leave Knox ADF, more updates in Mount Vernon

Mayor Matt Starr gave updates on the City Tuesday on WMVO 150 People attended the Jerry and Joy Clinger Easter Egg Hunt in Mount Vernon this past Saturday. The event had been on hiatus since 2020 Property Transfer Legislation had a second reading regarding a parking lot across from 18 East Vine Street having the Mount Vernon Parking Company giving …

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Kenyon College to Hold Earth Day Celebration

GAMBIER, Ohio — Hundreds of people are expected to visit Kenyon College’s Brown Family Environmental Center (BFEC) on Saturday, April 19, to celebrate Earth Day as part of a free, family-friendly event.  The annual “Keep It Wild” festival is open to the public and will include games and activities, food trucks, live music and environmentally-focused vendors and organizations. It will take place …

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