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Sipes scores 26, Rinehart adds 20 as the Freddies win KMAC once again

The Fredericktown Freddies are KMAC champions once again with a 77-71 road win at Cardington Lincoln Friday Night. The Freddies, 16-4 and 13-1 in KMAC fell behind 3-0 early as Journey Williamson hit a three but after back to back buckets by Blake Sipes and Gavin Toombs the Freddies took a one point lead. Williamson got another bucket before back …

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Mount Vernon City Council meets Monday Night

Downloads: Agenda  Agenda Packet I.Committee Meetings1.02-10-25 Committee Meeting ScheduleII.MEETING WILL RECESS UNTIL 7:30 P.M.III.Call to Order1.Roll CallIV.InvocationV.Pledge of AllegianceVI.Acceptance of Minutes1.Minutes of Jan 27, 2025 7:30 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.01-27-25 Streets and Public Buildings Committee Meeting Minutes2.01-27-25 Employee and Community Relations Committee Meeting Minutes3.01-27-25 Utilities Committee Meeting MinutesIX.Liquor Control LicenseX.ProclamationXI.Persons speaking on Matters of City ConcernXII.Resolutions for Third Reading1.2025-02 : …

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Mount Vernon’s top park featured on Ohio Creativity Trail

(TOLEDO, Ohio) – The Ohio Creativity Trail debuted at the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion this morning, February 7th. This collection of 109 sites across Ohio showcases the work of writers, musicians, painters, glass-blowers and other creatives who’ve made their mark on artistic expression. It is the second of six planned driving trails for America 250-Ohio’s signature Trails & Tales …

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Freddies and Pirates face off for KMAC Title Friday Night in High School Boys Hoops

When the second meeting of the season between Cardington and Fredericktown was postponed January 14th to Friday a lot has happened in the KMAC but one thing remained is the Pirates and Freddies were on a crash course to face off for a Conference Title and that’s exactly what will happen tonight in Cardington. The Freddies, 14-4, 12-1 in the …

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Mount Vernon Police Department Hosts Second Annual Awards Banquet

Mount Vernon, OH – The Mount Vernon Police Department (MVPD) held its second annualAwards Banquet on February 1 at the historic Woodward Opera House. The event celebrated thededication and achievements of MVPD officers throughout the past year, recognizing those whohave gone above and beyond in their service to the community. One of the evening’s most prestigious honors, Officer of the …

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WMVO to host High School Basketball Senior Showcase at Fredericktown

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWMVO Radio Proudly Presents the 2025 Basketball Senior ShowcaseMount Vernon, OH – WMVO Radio is thrilled to announce the 2025 Basketball SeniorShowcase, featuring Girls and Boys Basketball games featuring Senior players fromKnox County on March 14th at Fredericktown High School.Event Details:● Date: Friday, March 14, 2025● Location: Fredericktown High School Gymnasium● Time: 6:00 pm – Girls Game. The …

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Experience Mount Vernon Launches NEW Seasonal Downtown Pole Banner Sponsorship Program

Mount Vernon, OH — Experience Mount Vernon is excited to announce the launch of its new seasonal Downtown Pole Banner Sponsorship Program, designed to celebrate the charm and vibrancy of Downtown Mount Vernon. This new initiative offers local businesses, organizations, and individuals the opportunity to showcase their community pride while enhancing the beauty of downtown streets with seasonal, eye-catching designs. …

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Four Owls land spots on preseason All-America Team 

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Inside Lacrosse announced Wednesday that four members of the Kenyon College Owls were named to the organization’s 2025 Nike Lacrosse Preseason Men’s DIII All-America Team. The quartet included David Chintala, Adam Hall, Rollins Heath, and Thomas Nelson. Chintala, a junior attack, led the Owls with 57 goals and 72 points last season, pumping his career numbers in …

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Cougars Fall Short Against No. 19 Huntington

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. —  The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (13-10, 5-8 CL) took on the No. 19 Huntington University Foresters (18-5, 8-5 CL) in Crossroads League play at Ariel Arena on Wednesday, February 5. Huntington opened the game with a 9-4 lead at the 16:43 mark, but MVNU responded, cutting the deficit to 13-12 on a Bailey Conrad …

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8 Centerburg athletes sign to play in college

Eight Centerburg Trojans athletes signed Wednesday afternoon to attend college and continue their athletic careers Josie Dawes will play volleyball at Kentucky Christian University. She holds a 3.9GPA and was Honorable Mention All KMAC this past season Kayla Ferrell will attend Otterbein University to play softball. Ferrell holds a 3.9GPA and was First Team All KMAC her Sophomore year Avery …

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