The East Knox Bulldogs are now 3-2 on the season after a 49-22 win over Cardington Lincoln this past Friday. Running back Blake Elliott broke his own school record with 304 yards on the ground to go with 5 rushing touchdowns in the win. Elliott had touchdown runs of 7, 25, 1, 5 and 4 yards in the win. Rush …
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Mount Vernon City Council meets Monday Night
Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet I.Committee Meetings1.09-23-24 Committee Meeting ScheduleII.MEETING WILL RECESS UNTIL 7:30 P.M.III.Call to Order1.Roll CallIV.InvocationV.Pledge of AllegianceVI.Acceptance of Minutes1.Minutes of Sep 9, 2024 7:30 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.08-26-24 Land Use and Development Committee Meeting Minutes2.09-09-24 Employee and Community Relations Committee Meeting MinutesIX.Liquor Control LicenseX.ProclamationXI.Persons speaking on Matters of City ConcernXII.Resolutions for Third ReadingXIII.Resolutions for Second Reading1.2024-87 : A …
Read More »City of Mount Vernon awarded 1.25 Million dollars for Infrastructure and Neighborhood Improvement Projects
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced that nearly three dozen communities will receive funding to complete critical infrastructure and neighborhood improvement projects that enhance the quality of life for Ohioans. More than $18.2 million in Neighborhood Revitalization and Critical Infrastructure grants will be awarded to 34 communities …
Read More »Danville at Northmor on WMVO highlights slate of KMAC Week 5 Games
WEEK 5 PREVIEWS 2-2 Centerburg at 0-4 Loudonville Centerburg fell 34-26 to Northmor in the KMAC opener last week. The Trojans are led by Blane Ball who is 2nd in the KMAC 614 passing yards and 9 passing touchdowns. Loudonville Quarterback Dilan Wade leads the conference in interceptions with 7 but has thrown 3 touchdowns with 469 through the air. …
Read More »Public Hearing set in Village of Fredericktown
The Fredericktown Village Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:45 p.m. in the Fredericktown Municipal Building, 2 E. Sandusky St. The purpose of this hearing is to hear public comment on the proposed zoning amendment for parcel, #65-01189.005, at 97 Mt. Vernon Ave. from R2 Two-Family Residential District, to M1 Manufacturing District. Suzan Graves …
Read More »Knox County Commissioners meet Thursday
MORNING SESSION10:00 AM Call to OrderDepartmental Updates10:00 AM Knox County Department of Job and Family Services10:30 AM Knox County Dog Shelter11:00 AM Knox County Humane SocietyResolutions to be Presented Approve the Bid Award for the Knox County Service Center – North Addition Project toModern Builders, Inc. Approve Advertisement of Legal Notice – Invitation to Bid in the Mount Vernon Newsfor …
Read More »No. 16 Women’s Volleyball Swept by No. 8 IWU
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The No. 16 Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s volleyball team (16-1, 4-1) hosted No. 8 Indiana Wesleyan University (12-2, 5-0) in a big Crossroads League showdown on Wednesday, September 18 in Ariel Arena. MVNU came out strong in set one, but a late IWU surge saw the guests come away with a 25-21 win. Set two remained …
Read More »Duratovic delivers in offensive outbreak
GAMBIER, Ohio — Coming off two straight ties in its most recent matches, the Kenyon College men’s soccer team (4-0-2) thoroughly dominated Anderson University (2-4-1) by a score of 4-1 on a hot Wednesday afternoon at Mavec Field. The Owls, ranked fourth in NCAA Division III according to the United Soccer Coaches’ most recent poll, were led by an exceptional …
Read More »Experience Mount Vernon Hosts the 4th Annual Johnny Appleseed Festival on Friday, October 4th from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – Downtown Mount Vernon will once again come alive with fall fun, entertainment, and celebration at the 4th Annual Johnny Appleseed Festival, sponsored by The Peoples Bank of Gambier, on Friday, October 4th, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on East Ohio Avenue in Downtown Mount Vernon Hosted by Experience Mount Vernon, this free, family-friendly event will honor the legacy of …
Read More »Women’s Volleyball Makes Big Jump in NAIA National Poll
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s volleyball team remained undefeated after a big win over No.24 Marian University over the weekend. The win improved MVNU to 16-0 and also helped it jump six spots from No. 22 to No. 16 in the 2024 NAIA Women’s Volleyball Coaches’ Top 25 Poll on Wednesday, September 18. MVNU’s ranking is …
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