INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.– For the second straight season, Kenyon College’s Eleni Lazaridou secured a signature singles win in an early-season dual against the top-ranked University of Chicago. Playing against their second top-six opponent in less than 24 hours, the No. 21-ranked Owls faced the No. 1-ranked Maroons in a neutral-site dual. Kenyon could not secure its first win of the spring, …

Despite a disappointing loss to Fredericktown Wednesday, the Centerburg Girl’s Basketball team bounced back with a 57-34 win at Highland Saturday. Evie Stowe got the scoring started for the now 17-3 Lady Trojans with a three. A Kayla Larimore free throw made it 4-0. Addie Mullins got the Scots, (5-15) on the board with a pair of free throws and …

In November 2024, the MVNU Board of Trustees gave President Dr. Carson Castleman a mandate to put together a plan to balance the budget by 2028-29 and restructure the employee population in a way to maintain MVNU’s financial stability. Board Chair Rev. Edward J. Phillips, J.D., M.B.A., President Castleman, and the President’s Cabinet met with faculty and staff on Friday …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio –  Experience Mount Vernon is proud to announce Janis Stone as the recipient of the 2024 Walter Rudin Award, sponsored by Park National Bank. This prestigious award honors an individual who has demonstrated exceptional dedication and impact on the Downtown Mount Vernon community. Janis Stone’s unwavering commitment to enhancing our city’s vibrancy through the performing arts and fostering …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (January 28, 2025) – The Mount Vernon Arts Partners are proud to invite the community to a special celebration of arts and culture at the 2025 Season Preview Event, taking place on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the historic Knox Memorial Theater, located at 112 East High Street, Mount Vernon, Ohio. The evening will highlight upcoming productions, events, …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. —  The Mount Vernon Nazarene men’s volleyball team (1-0) opened their season with a dominant performance against Bethany College (1-2) on Thursday, January 30, at Ariel Arena. The Cougars secured a commanding 3-0 sweep, taking each set 25-16, 25-19, and 25-16. While the early stages of each set remained competitive, MVNU pulled away late to seal the victory …

In a packed gym in Centerburg Wednesday Night Centerburg and Freddies Girls Basketball teams faced off with the winner claiming the Knox Morrow Athletic Conference outright. The game started fast with a basket by Centerburg’s Tiara Sheppard just 26 seconds into the game. Fredericktown’s Mya Bryant answered almost a minute and a half later to tie the game. After Lauren …

From the Board of Directors of The Woodward Opera House comes the followingannouncement: Beginning in 2024, the boards of Knox Partnership for Arts and Culture andWoodward Development Corporation combined to act as one board under “TheWoodward Opera House”. With this collaberation came the naming of Dena Hess as Managing Director of theentity. Dena will oversee all events both public and …

Legislation Passed by Mount Vernon City Council, January 27, 2025 Public Notice The following legislation was passed by Mount Vernon City Council on January 27, 2025,signed by Bruce Hawkins, President of Council, approved by Matthew Starr, Mayor, attestedby Todd Hill, Clerk of Council. The legislation is on file with the Clerk of Council, 40 PublicSquare, Mount Vernon, Ohio for public …