Mount Vernon, OH—Knox Community Hospital proudly celebrates National Doctors Day on March 30, a special occasion dedicated to honoring the care, expertise, and commitment of physicians across America. This annual observance recognizes doctors’ vital role in patient care and medical innovation. Here at KCH, our medical staff delivers expert care, supports patients through tough moments, and drives innovations like telehealth—expanding access …

The City of Mount Vernon Housing Council will have a meeting on Monday, March 31,2025 at 4:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 40 Public Square, Mount Vernon,Ohio, for the purpose of discussing the 2023 Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) taxabatement, and any other matters that may be brought before the council. The City of Mount Vernon Civil Service Commission …

MTVarts will hold auditions for their summer production of Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5: The Musical on Saturday, April 12, at warehouse14, 14 East Ohio Ave, Mount Vernon, Ohio. To register, visit www.mtvarts.com, click the registration link, and complete the form. Auditions are open to those 18 and older, with two sessions available: 9:30 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. Callbacks are Sunday, April 13 …

GAMBIER, Ohio — During a Kenyon College tennis reunion that will take place on campus April 4-6, Scott Thielke, the long-time coach of both the men’s and women’s tennis programs, will be inducted into the Kenyon Athletics Hall of Fame. The induction will take place Saturday evening during a dinner ceremony in Peirce Hall. For 25 years, Thielke led the …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University baseball team (21-10, 10-8 CL) began its series with Spring Arbor University (16-14, 8-10 CL) at the Cougar Baseball Field on Thursday, March 27. Game 1 Summary: Chase Storr was dominant for MVNU in his start against Spring Arbor in the 10-2 game to open the series. Storr went eight innings deep, …

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The 2025 Divisions I, II and III boys basketball All-Ohio teams were announced Thursday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association. The All-Ohio teams are based on nominations from the seven districts of the OPSMA, which vote on the all-district teams from regular-season accomplishments. The Divisions IV, V, VI and VII boys basketball All-Ohio teams were announced Wednesday. …

Road ClosureLocation: Mansfield AvenueBetween: Belmont Avenue and Nuce RoadReason for Closure: Gas line work Road Closed to all traffic. Not open to emergency traffic. Start: 3/27/2025 8:30:00 AMEnd: 3/27/2025 5:00:00 PM Requested By: Global Energy PartnersComments: Work includes an open cut trench across the road. Please call Jeremy Richardson at 330-987-3086 if you have questions regarding this closure. Do not …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s lacrosse team (9-3) played a home game at CH4 Stadium against Michigan-Dearborn University (4-3) from the WHAC conference on Wednesday, March 26. MVNU struck first at the 14:54 mark with a goal from Ryan LaAsmar, assisted by Zechariah Gee, to take an early lead. Less than a minute later, Colton McKee …

10:30 AM Call to Order10:30 AM Bid Opening – Opportunity Knox Flooring Project10:45 AM Bid Opening – Opportunity Knox Roofing ProjectResolutions to be Presented Approve Advertisement for a Public Notice in the Mount Vernon News for the KnoxCounty Department of Job and Family Services Summer Job Coach Positions. Approve Temporary Permit Tenancy Form for the purpose of acknowledging the sale …

COLUMBUS – Today, the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC) approved a draft funding list for major new construction projects. The draft list includes $295.2 million for construction funding on 8 projects, $9.1 million for new project development funding on 3 projects, and $15 million for additional project development funding on 3 projects. In total, it’s a $319.3 million investment in 14 projects across …