PRESS RELEASE: HOMICIDE UPDATE City of Mount Vernon Mount Vernon Police Department Office of the Chief of Police 5 North Gay Street Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050-3241 August 16th , 2024 On August 15th , 2024 Officers of the Mount Vernon Police Department Patrol Division located and detained a Mount Vernon resident, Cameron Ray Moore (23) in connection with the active …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The No.20 Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s volleyball team is set to begin its 2024 season on Friday, August 16, in the MVNU Cougar Classic. The Lady Cougars face Rochester Christian in Ariel Arena at 1:00 pm to start the season. Later that day, they will return to Ariel Arena for a match against Indiana East at 7:00 …

August 15th, 2024Press release:On August 14th, 2024 at approximately 10:02 PM officers of the Mount Vernon PoliceDepartment responded to an apartment building at 105 South Gay Street on a requestedwelfare check. Upon their arrival the officers made contact with the reporting persons. When theofficers entered the apartment two adult victims, one male and one female, were located.Both individuals were deceased …

Mount Gilead – The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrolannounced today that an OVI checkpoint will be held in Knox County tomorrowevening. The OVI checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter andintercept impaired drivers. “Based on provisional data, 672 people were killed and 3,300 were injured inOVI-related crashes last year in Ohio.” Lieutenant Holloway, …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University is proud to announce the launch of its Master of Social Work degree, starting in the Spring of 2025. The program will have specializations in Behavioral Health and School Social Work. The MSW is designed to develop students into advanced social work practitioners with specialized knowledge from a Christ-like perspective.  “What makes …

MOUNT VERNON — Area residents are invited to join together as one community to praise God and share his message as Praisestock returns to Ariel-Foundation Park’s Schnormeier Event Center on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Praisestock 2024 is directed by a board of directors representing several local sponsoring churches and other faith-based organizations.  “This event began several years ago as a small group discussion focused on the question “What would it be like if …

MORNING SESSION10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Recognize Donna Durbin, 911 Dispatcher for Years of Service and Retirement10:15 AM Recognize Mary Ellen Hazen, Deputy Auditor for Years of Service and RetirementDepartmental Updates10:30 AM Knox County Department of Job and Family Services11:00 AM Knox County Dog ShelterResolutions to be Presented Approve and Accept the Amounts and Rates Determined by the Budget …

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University Women’s Volleyball team is coming off a strong 2023 season in which it qualified for the NAIA National Tournament. The Lady Cougars have high hopes for 2024 and will enter the season ranked No.20 according to the 2024 NAIA Women’s Volleyball Coaches Top 25 Preseason Rating. MVNU joins No.1 Indiana Wesleyan, (RV) Bethel …

BELOW IS LEGISLATION PASSED BY MOUNT VERNON CITY COUNCIL MONDAY NIGHT Legislation Passed by Mount Vernon City Council, August 12, 2024 Public Notice The following legislation was passed by Mount Vernon City Council on August 13, 2024,signed by Bruce Hawkins, President of Council, approved by Matthew Starr, Mayor, attestedby Todd Hill, Clerk of Council. The legislation is on file with …

Do you remember the old Middle Schoolon Mulberry Street?Remember walking down the hall?Wouldn’t you like to revisit some memories? Join us this Thursday for the Ribbon Cutting ceremony!Ribbon Cutting at The Grad ApartmentsThursday, August 15, 2024Event: 4 PM until 6 PMRibbon Cutting: 4 PMCLICK HERE TO REGISTERThe Grad Apartments301 North Mulberry Street, Mount VernonOPEN TO THE PUBLIC – ALL ARE …