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Knox County Commissioners to meet Tuesday

10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM OneOhio Opioid Funding Applications – Review and Recommendations with KaySpergel and Lisa LloydResolutions to be Presented Authorize Bethany Celmar, Knox County Transit Director, to Execute and File OhioDepartment of Transportation (ODOT) Grant Documents. Approve Certification for Collection of Delinquent Water and Wastewater Accounts tothe Knox County Auditor for Placement Upon Property Taxes.Approval of Transfer …

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Brown Earns Men’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week from Crossroads League

JACKSON, Mich. – Isaiah Brown of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team has been named as the Crossroads League Men’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week on Monday, November 3. Brown made an impact on the defensive end of the floor, averaging 2.5 steals and one block per game against Kent State Tuscarawas and Kentucky Christian. MVNU would win …

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Owls drop conference contest to Fighting Scots

WOOSTER, Ohio — The Kenyon College football team racked up 454 yards of offense on Saturday, but never posed a threat to The College of Wooster Fighting Scots, who rolled to a 49-6 North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) victory at John P. Papp Stadium. Wooster held a slim 7-0 lead after one quarter of a play and then erupted for …

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Place 4 Grace Flannel Fest coming to Mount Vernon this week

MOUNT VERNON, OH — Place 4 Grace is thrilled to once again invite the communityto its annual Flannel Fest on Friday, November 7, 2025. This year’s event will be heldat Lakeholm Church of the Nazarene, located at 16001 Glen Road in Mount Vernon. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., with a chili dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m. Guests will enjoyan inspiring …

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Women’s Volleyball Remains at No. 12 in NAIA Top 25 Poll

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s volleyball team remained at No. 12 in the nation after the NAIA announced its fifth Women’s Volleyball Top 25 Poll of the season. MVNU is currently 21-7 and second in the Crossroads League with a mark of 12-4. No. 8 Indiana Wesleyan University, (RV) Taylor University, and (RV) Huntington University are …

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Tragedy into Triumph Live Simulcast coming to MVNU

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University will host the 2025 Tragedy into Triumph Live Simulcast, Nov. 3-5, at 7 p.m. nightly in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium. The event is free to attend, with doors opening at 6 p.m. With a reach of more than half a million people worldwide, Tragedy into Triumph is dedicated to helping individuals find …

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Celebrate the Season with the Winter in Downtown series of events presented by Park National Bank & Experience Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon, Ohio – Presented by Park National Bank and Experience Mount Vernon, Winter in Downtown is a festive line-up of community events that fill the heart of Mount Vernon with light, laughter, and holiday spirit. From small business shopping to twinkling lights and visits with Santa, there’s something for everyone. Shop Small Saturday Hosted by the Mount Vernon Downtown Merchants Saturday, November …

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Knox County Commissioners meet Thursday

9:30 AM Call to Order9:30 AM Mid Ohio Regional Planning Commission Update Mid Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) Annual Update.10:00 AM Departmental Update – Knox County Sheriff Knox County Sheriff Monthly Report for October 2025.10:30 AM Departmental Update – Knox County Park District Knox County Park District Quarterly Report.Resolutions to be Presented Approve Expedited Type 2 Annexation of 85.407 acres …

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No. 12 MVNU Reverse Sweeps Grace College in Ariel

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The No. 12 Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s volleyball team (21-7, 12-4 CL) defeated Grace College (15-13, 8-8 CL) in a five set thriller in Ariel Arena on Wednesday, October 29. MVNU found itself down early, dropping the first two sets of the match to an inspired Lancers team by scores of 24-26 and 22-25. MVNU rallied, …

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Women’s Basketball Opens Season with Win at Lawrence Tech

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s basketball team (1-0) opened its season at Lawrence Tech University (0-1) on Tuesday, October 28. Lawrence Tech started the game strong and ended the first quarter up 15-12. After an even second quarter between the two teams, LTU took a 31-27 lead into halftime. The Blue Devils capitalized on MVNU’s 15 first …

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