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Una Voce set to perform spring concert

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Una Voce Chamber Choir will present a spring concert on Saturday, April 12, at 11 a.m. at The historic Quarry Chapel, 10930 Quarry Road, Gambier, Ohio.  The concert is free and open to the public. Una Voce, an a cappella chamber choir, consists of 20 auditioned members under the direction of Mrs. …

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Mid-distance runners get it done in Delaware

DELAWARE, Ohio — Competing Saturday in Ohio Wesleyan University’s annual Marv Frye Invitational, the Kenyon College men’s track and field team leaned on its mid-distance runners to get the job done. With the bulk of their point total coming from that group, the Owls scored 41 points and finished sixth among 10 teams in the Invitational’s final standings. The Owls’ …

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Cougars Open Doubleheader at Marian with Pair of Losses

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. —  The Mount Vernon Nazarene University baseball team (23-13, 11-11 CL) headed to MU Ballpark on Thursday, April 3, for a Crossroads League doubleheader against the Marian University Knights (18-16, 14-8 CL). Game 1 Summary: In game one, MVNU struck first in the opening inning, taking a 1-0 lead on an RBI groundout by Brady Lester that scored Grant …

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Owls ascend to No. 9 in latest ITA ranking

GILBERT, Ariz. — The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) released its weekly ranking on Wednesday and the Kenyon College men’s team, boosted by a strong performance last weekend, moved up to No. 9 among all NCAA Division III teams. The Owls, who sat at No. 17 in the previous ITA ranking, currently own a 13-2 record. The last three of those …

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Man in custody following Apple Valley Home Invasion

THE SUSPECT WAS IDENTIFIED AS 29 YEAR OLD DOMINIC ANTONIO MCDONALD. MOUNT VERNON MUNICIPAL COURT RECORDS SHOW MCDONALD BOND IS SET AT 100,000 DOLLARS WITHOUT THE 10 PERCENT PROVISION. HIS NEXT HEARING IS SET FOR APRIL 7TH

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Knox County Commissioners meet Thursday

10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Bid Opening for Knox County Engineer – Danville Amity Road Phase II SafetyImprovements10:05 AM Mobility Management UpdateResolutions to be Presented Approve Public Notice Advertisement in the Mount Vernon News for Public Hearing #1for the PY2025 Knox County CDBG Programs. Approve Public Notice Advertisement in the Mount Vernon News for Two PublicMeeting Requirements for the …

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“KCCC Students Excel at National Collegiate Landscape Competition in Colorado”

Mount Vernon, OH – Knox County Career Center (KCCC) students in LandscapeDesign & Management competed in the National Collegiate Landscape Competition at ColoradoState University that was held March 17-22. KCCC was 1 of 2 high schools that competed in theevent with over 50 schools and 700 competitors. Charley Beheler placed 21st in Compact Excavator. Hudson Henry placed 25th inCompact Track …

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Knox Public Health Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Public Health Week

Knox Public Health invites the community to join in celebrating National Public Health Week from April 7-13, 2025, as we recognize 30 years of advancing health and well-being for all. Public health is more than healthcare—it’s about creating communities where everyone has access to clean air and water, nutritious food, essential health services, and strong personal connections. The 2025 focus …

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MVNU Softball Takes Two from Spring Arbor 

SPRING ARBOR, Mich. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University softball team (15-10, 8-8 CL) traveled to Spring Arbor, Michigan to compete in a conference doubleheader against Spring Arbor University on Tuesday, April 1.   Game 1 Summary:  The Lady Cougars started their scoring in the top of the second inning, driving in three runs. They followed that up with two more runs …

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