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Knox County Commissioners meet Tuesday Morning

MORNING SESSION10:00 AM Call to OrderResolutions to be Presented Approve Advertisement in the Mount Vernon News for Public Notice – Advertisementfor Bids for the Knox County Engineer Various Pavement Markings (KNO-CR VARPID 111370). Approve Knox County Treasurer Depository and Investment Income Report for October2024, in the amount of $147,241.54. Approve Star Ohio Bank Statement for Interest Earned for the General …

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 MVNU baseball hosting night to remember

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Attention, baseball fans! Get ready for a memorable evening to support Mount Vernon Nazarene University baseball on Jan. 18, 2025. This distinctive event will feature special guests Tim Belcher, a 14-year Major League Baseball veteran and proud MVNU alumnus; Tom Hamilton, the beloved voice of the Cleveland Guardians; and emcee Mark “The Shark” Howell from 97.1 …

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Owls toppled by Tigers in return to Gambier

GAMBIER, Ohio – The Kenyon College football team returned to McBride Field on Saturday afternoon for the penultimate home game and North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) regular season contest of the 2024 campaign, a tilt with the DePauw University Tigers. The Owls had flashes of excitement throughout the game, causing two fumbles and converting an onside kick, but could not …

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Women’s Cross Country Still Receiving Votes in Coaches’ Poll

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After another strong week of running for the Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s cross country team, the Lady Cougars are receiving votes once again in the 2024 NAIA Women’s Cross Country Coaches’ Top 25 Rating. In the fourth installment of the ratings, MVNU is receiving 94 votes and is the first team outside of the top 25. The …

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Food For The Hungry Kicks Off Drive Season with Goal of $330,000

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio—The annual Food For The Hungry Drive officially kicked off on Friday morning, 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 …

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Knox County Commissioners meet Thursday

MORNING SESSION10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Update from Brooke Bihlman, State of Ohio Treasurer’s Office Regarding OhioHomebuyer Plus ProgramResolutions to be Presented Approve Advertisement in the Mount Vernon News for a Public Notice – Invitation toBid for the Knox County Department of Job and Family Services Consumable OfficeSupplies for 2025.Acceptance of Previous MinutesBoard of Commissioners – Regular Session – …

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KCH Welcomes New Gastroenterology Doctor

Mount Vernon, Ohio— KCH has added Gastroenterology as a new service line and welcomes Aslam Syed, MD, as the new Gastroenterology (GI) doctor. Dr. Syed earned his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Cleveland, OH. He then received his medical degree from the American University of Integrative Services (AUIS) in the Netherlands Antilles, Dutch Caribbean/Tucker, GA. He completed his Internal Medicine …

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Owls net last-second goal to oust Oberlin 

OBERLIN, Ohio — A banged-up Kenyon College men’s soccer team made it to the regular-season finish line Wednesday night, recording an incredible 2-1 victory with a last-second goal at Oberlin College.  Offensive opportunities were difficult to come by for both teams, but the final 18 minutes of the game provided plenty of drama. Kenyon, ranked No. 14 and playing without …

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Women’s Volleyball No.16 in Latest Coaches’ Poll

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University Women’s Volleyball team fell one spot in the NAIA Women’s Volleyball Coaches’ Top 25 Poll on Wednesday, October 30. In the fourth set of rankings this season, MVNU is now at No.16 in the nation. MVNU joins No.5 Indiana Wesleyan, No.18 Grace College, and No.24 Marian University in the rankings. The …

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Kenyon downed by undefeated Denison at home

GAMBIER, Ohio – After five straight road or neutral site matches, the Kenyon College volleyball team returned to Tomsich Arena to close out its North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) regular season slate with two home contests, the first on Tuesday night against Denison.  The Owls struggled against the undefeated Big Red, never truly able to gain any momentum aside from …

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