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Maggio’s Masterclass Breaks MVNU All-Time Single-Game Scoring Record With 41 Points

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. —  The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s basketball team (4-2) faced the Lawrence Technological University Blue Devils (1-4) at home on Saturday, November 16, in Ariel Arena. The day featured a masterclass performance by redshirt sophomore guard Teresa Maggio from Lafayette, Indiana. Maggio broke the MVNU Women’s Basketball single-game scoring record. The previous mark of 40 points, set …

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Danville to play Beaver Eastern at Logan in Regional Final Friday

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the pairings and host sites for the football regional championship games this Friday, November 22. The first team listed in the pairings is the designated home team. A team’s regional seed, state rank and overall record do not factor into neutral site locations. Later this week, the OHSAA will announce the …

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MVNU Theatre presents a new twist on bedtime stories

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University is thrilled to present Bedtime Stories: As Told by Dad (Who Messed Them Up), written by Ed Monk., with performances tonight and Saturday. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. in the Thorne Performance Hall of R.R. Hodges Chapel/Fine Arts Center. This engaging, family-friendly production offers a humorous and …

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Copeland, Heis haul in All-NCAC honors

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) unveiled the results of the balloting of league coaches who voted for the annual all-conference awards, and two Kenyon College Owls claimed spots on the 2024 All-NCAC Women’s Soccer Team. The Owls’ duo included Emily Copeland, who was voted the NCAC Newcomer of the Year following a strong first-year campaign, and …

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Food For The Hungry Awards $35,500 in Winter Grants

MOUNT VERNON, OHIO—The annual Food For The Hungry Drive officially kicked off on Nov. 1, as a community-wide effort to raise food and funds for Interchurch Social Services, The Salvation Army, and other organizations throughout the county with food assistance initiatives. In Food For The Hungry’s (FFTH) 43rd year of helping the community, it has established a financial Drive Goal of …

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Danville set to clash with Corning Miller in Regional Semifinal Football action

The Danville Blue Devils are back to a familiar spot, following a dominating 60-2 win over Portsmouth Nortre Dame last Friday Night the Blue Devils head to a neutral site at Thornville Sheridan to face off with the Falcons for a spot in the Regional Final. Jacob Hackman threw for 161 yards and a touchdown in the win. While Nolan …

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Knox County Commissioners to attend Groundbreaking Ceremony for Salvation Army Thursday

MORNING SESSION10:00 AM Commissioners attending the Groundbreaking Ceremony at Salvation Army11:00 AM Call to Order11:00 AM Departmental Update – Knox County 911Resolutions to be Presented Approve Reappointment of Meralyse Dessert to the Knox County Board ofDevelopmental Disabilities. Approve Reappointment of Tonya Boucher to the Knox County Board of DevelopmentalDisabilities. Approve Final Wage Compliance Report for CDBG Buckeye Addition WaterlineConstruction Project …

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The Psi Iota Xi Knox County Elementary School Drive kicks off Nov. 18

MOUNT VERNON — The 2024 Psi Iota Xi Knox County Elementary School Drive starts Nov. 18 with the help of Psi Iota Xi Sorority. All donations will benefit the 43rd annual Food For The Hungry Drive.  Mount Vernon area classrooms including The Knox Learning Center and 6th Grade Mount Vernon Middle School, as well as Centerburg, Danville, East Knox, and Fredericktown elementary …

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Lady Cougars Fall in Crossroads League Semifinals to Knights

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The No. 14 Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s volleyball team (29-4), seeded second in the Crossroads League Tournament, competed in the semifinals against the No. 22 and third-seeded Marian University Knights (23-7) on Wednesday, November 13, at Ariel Arena. In the first set, the Lady Cougars and Knights kept things tight, with the score initially tied at 3-3. …

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Six Owls earn spots on all-conference team

CLEVELAND — The North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) announced Wednesday the list of those student-athletes who made the 2024 All-NCAC men’s soccer team. Among the 34 selections were six from Kenyon College, including first-year Justin Buchwalter, who was voted the NCAC Newcomer of the Year. Along with that special award, Buchwalter claimed a spot among the All-NCAC first-team selections, as …

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