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Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet I.Committee Meetings1.08-26-24 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 Aug 12, 2024 7:30 PM2.Minutes of Aug 19, 2024 6:00 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.08-12-24 Land Use and Development Committee Meeting Minutes2.08-12-24A Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes3.08-12-24B Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes4.08-12-24 Finance and Budget Committee Meeting MinutesIX.Liquor Control LicenseX.ProclamationXI.Persons speaking …
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Freddies, Blue Devils and Trojans pick up Week 1 wins
The Fredericktown Freddies are 1-0 after knocking off Highland for the first time since 2014 with a 30-28 victory in Week one. Quarterback Blake Sipes was 6 of 14 passing for 69 yards and 2 touchdowns with an interception. On the ground Sipes ran for 95 yards and 2 more scores on 21 carries. Elijah Roush ran 35 times for …
Read More »Downtown Mount Vernon Honors Knox County’s Veterans with Veterans Day Pole Banners
Mount Vernon, OH – In a heartfelt tribute to Knox County’s service members, Experience Mount Vernon proudly announces the 2024 Veterans Day Pole Banner program. The banners will honor local veterans, celebrating their dedication and sacrifice for our nation. The banners, to be prominently displayed on lamp posts throughout Downtown Mount Vernon, will feature local veterans’ names, photos, ranks, and …
Read More »Trojans and Redskins clash in Season Opener
The Centerburg Trojans and Utica Redskins open the High School Football season in Utica tonight with the Redskins looking to avenge a 34-7 loss to the Trojans last year. Coach: Charlie Rowley State Classification: Division V, Region 18 2023 Record: 7-4 overall, 3-2 in league play Key Players: Hayden Piper, Sr., QB/LB Brandon Thornsberry, Sr., RB/DL Nick Drumm, Sr., OL/LB …
Read More »State Investing $94.5 Million to Expand Broadband Access in 23 Ohio Counties
COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced a state investment of $94.5 million that will provide affordable, high-speed internet access to more than 35,000 households across the state. As part of the second round of the Ohio Residential Broadband Expansion Grant (ORBEG) program, the Broadband Expansion Authority authorized BroadbandOhio to provide funding …
Read More »Freddies and Scots open up Football season in Sparta
Just one year ago the Fredericktown Freddies were defeated 35-0 behind 3 touchdown passes from Kolton Stover, two of them to Kadyn Reichenbach. Dane Nauman ran for 120 yards and the defense forced 2 turnovers and held the Freddies to less than 200 yards on offense. The Scots finished 6-6 for the season, they beat Liberty Benton in the playoffs …
Read More »MVNU names Mowry as Director of Residence Life and Student Accountability
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University has appointed Sarah Mowry as the new Director of Residence Life and Student Accountability. Mowry served the university as assistant director of Residence Life for two years and resident director for four years. Mowry will supervise Residential Life, housing, and student conduct and policies. She will oversee the professional staff of resident directors and …
Read More »KAT offering free shuttle to MidOhio Market in Bladensburg
In a new community initiative, a weekly shuttle service with Knox Area Transit has been announced by KAT Director Bethany Celmar that will transport residents to the Mid-Ohio Market at the Center of Hope Food Bank in Bladensburg. The shuttle, operational every Tuesday, will pick up passengers from Zone 1, encompassing Mount Vernon and its outskirts. Residents living outside Zone 1 …
Read More »Public Hearing set for Monday in Fredericktown
The Fredericktown Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at the Fredericktown Municipal Building, 2 E. Sandusky St. The purpose of this hearing is to hear public comment on a request from Wesley Crum to rezone his parcel, #65-01189.005, at 97 Mt. Vernon Ave. from R2 Two-Family Residential District, to M1 Manufacturing …
Read More »Field of Honor: A Patriotic Tribute to Our Heroes
Field of Honor: A Patriotic Tribute to Our HeroesEvent Dates: Friday, August 30th – Monday, September 2nd, 2024Location: Ariel Foundation Park, 10 Pittsburg Ave, Mt Vernon, Ohio Mount Vernon, Ohio – The Exchange Club of Mount Vernon & Knox County is proud to presentthe Field of Honor at Ariel Foundation Park over Labor Day weekend, from Friday, August 30thto Monday, September 2nd, 2024. This …
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