Mayor Matt Starr was on hand for the Groundbreaking of the Liberty Crossing Project. Mayor Starr says the housing development on Newark Road marks a new chapter in Mount Vernon. He says the housing development will bring new opportunities, growth and vibrancy to the community. The development includes a mix of single- and multi-family homes, townhomes, and patio homes. The …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. —  The Mount Vernon Nazarene men’s volleyball team (1-3) returned to Ariel Arena for a non-conference matchup against the Hiram College Terriers (4-3) on Tuesday, February 4. In a five-set battle. MVNU took the opening set 25-22, but Hiram responded with a dominant 25-16 win in the second. The Cougars bounced back to claim the third set 25-23, …

The Fredericktown Freddies boys basketball team got up by as many as 13 points in the first half of their home KMAC win over Centerburg 65-54 Tuesday Night to set up a showdown in Cardington Friday Night. Gavin Toombs got the scoring started for the now 14-4 Freddies, (12-1 KMAC). Jack Lawrence answered for the Trojans 10-8 (8-5) before Carson …

GUESTS: Old Business: New Business: New Lease with School for Park- 25 years:New Employee Handbook – Prepare to discussLEGISLATION:Ordinance 2025-Ordinance 2025-Ordinance 2025-Resolution 2025-1 Renew and Appoint Rep/Alt to Regional Planning 2025- final readingResolution 2025-2 To Approve DKMM District’s Waste Mgmt. Plan- emergencyResolution 2024-Report of Committees Chairs * FINANCE: FURAY: Pay bills WTR/WASTE WTR: FURAY: Update on Sand Filter Project: Water …

10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau10:30 AM CDC of Ohio, Inc.Resolutions to be Presented Approve Grant of Easement for Fencing Purposes to Jeremy and Jamie Waite, 101Crystal Avenue, Mount Vernon, Ohio, in Clinton Township – Knox County Parcel 12-50091.000. Approve Proposal from Burgess and Niple for the Knox County Park District BridgeInspection (#4233715 Kokosing …

JACKSON, Mich. — Milton Gage, a graduate senior point guard from Trotwood, Ohio, earned his first Crossroads League Men’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week honor. Gage was instrumental in MVNU’s wins over Taylor and Goshen, tallying four steals against TU and five against GC. Averaging 4.5 steals per game, he also helped MVNU hold opponents to just 72.0 points per …

Mount Vernon, OH – Knox County Career Center students competed in the BusinessProfessionals of America (BPA) Region IV competition on Thursday, January 23rd.KCCC students in the Computer Network Technology (CNT), CollegeU-Business(CLGU), Digital Media and Software Development (DMSD), and Pre-Professional Mentorship(PPM) programs competed against students from Delaware Hayes High School, Delaware AreaCareer Center, Highland High School, and Tri-Rivers Career Center.BPA is …

COUNCIL MEMBERS Ray Brewer, Mollie de Rojas, James Hobson, Rick Lanuzza, ScottMcKnight, Ryan ShoemakerMONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2025 – 7:00 P.M.CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALLINVOCATIONPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEAPPROVE MINUTES FROM JANUARY 21, 2025 MEETINGVISITOR COMMENTSLEGISLATION (Second Reading) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01 – RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THEDELAWARE, KNOX, MARION, MORROW JOINT SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENTDISTRICT’S SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN FIVE YEAR UPDATE (Second Reading) …

Jan. 25 A 21 yr. old male from Danville was arrested and charged with OVI, expired OL,and a firearms violation. A 49 yr. old female from Danville was arrested and charged with obstruction. A 57 yr. old male from Danville was arrested and charged with speeding, OVI,resisting arrest, and assault on a police officer. Said male was indicted by theKnox …

MOUNT VERNON, OH — Knox County Foundation is now accepting applications for scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. These scholarships are available to high school seniors, current college students, and adults pursuing associate, bachelor, or doctorate degrees. The Universal Scholarship Application can be accessed online at https://knoxcf.awardspring.com. The deadline for submission is Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Applicants seeking scholarships based on financial need are …