MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. —  The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (11-7, 3-5 CL) welcomed the Marian University Knights (8-10, 2-6 CL) to Ariel Arena on Wednesday, January 15, for a Crossroads League showdown. The Cougars overcame an early 0-2 deficit with an impressive 9-point run, taking a 9-2 lead by the 16:45 mark. Marian fought back, cutting the lead …

GAMBIER, Ohio — In a Wednesday night clash between two teams hungry to climb the North Coast Athletic Conference standings, the Kenyon College Owls (3-11, 1-4 NCAC) and Wittenberg University Tigers (5-9, 1-4 NCAC) delivered a thrilling contest that came down to the final seconds in Tomsich Arena, with the Tigers ultimately prevailing 65-62. The Owls’ young core continued to …

The Philander Chase Conservancy, Kenyon College’s land trust, is pleased to announce that Evan Sternhas been selected as its new Project Coordinator. Stern’s appointment fills the role held previously bythe Conservancy’s current director, Amy Henricksen. Over the past twenty-five years the Philander Chase Conservancy has worked to conserve open spaceand important natural habitats within a five-mile radius of Kenyon College. …

Legislation Passed by Mount Vernon City Council, January 13, 2025 Public Notice The following legislation was passed by Mount Vernon City Council on January 13, 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 …

AUSTIN, Texas. —  Lyssi Snouffer of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s volleyball team added one last accolade to her collection following the 2024 season on Tuesday, January 14. After being named as a Crossroads League First Team member and landing a spot on the CoSIDA Academic All-District Team, the NAIA All-American was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America Second Team after …

CLEVELAND, Ohio — For the second time during the 2024-25 swimming and diving season, the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) featured Kenyon College’s Jennah Fadely as the conference’s Athlete of the Week on the women’s side. The award marked the third time that Fadely has received the honor in her career, and it came after a record-setting showing during a …

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 …

10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Clemans Nelson & AssociatesResolutions to be Presented Approve Advertisement in the Mount Vernon News for Public Notice – Invitation to Bidfor the Knox County Engineer – County Highway Mechanic Truck. Approve Advertisement in the Mount Vernon News for Public Notice – Request forStatement of Qualifications for the Knox County Engineer Bridge Replacement Projects. Approve …

GAMBIER, Ohio — The Kenyon College volleyball team welcomed a new member to the coaching staff as Head Coach Madison Schweitzer recently announced that Cal Pringle was picked as the program’s assistant coach. Pringle started their role shortly after the calendar flipped to 2025 as the team heads into its offseason. Before coming to Gambier, Pringle worked at Earlham College, …

JACKSON, Mich. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams had four athletes earn Athlete of the Week recognition from the Crossroads League on Monday, January 13. After kicking off the indoor season at the CapFam Alumni Classic, hosted by Capital University on Friday, January 10, here are the four Athletes of the Week. The …