The city of Mount Vernon finance department is currently undergoing significant changes due to system failures that have affected bill payments and payroll accuracy. Recent developments have led to the termination of an agreement with McDaniel CPAs, who were contracted to assist in transitioning to a new payroll system. The reason cited for this termination was a lack of cooperation …

During a recent Knox Morrow Athletic Conference Meeting East Knox Sydney Opfer was honored as an official OHSAA Sportmanship ambassador for her work promoting sportsmanship last year. photos from EAST KNOX ON TWITTER

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 …

JACKSON, Mich. – The Crossroads League announced its Academic All-Crossroads League Honors from the Spring semester, and Mount Vernon Nazarene University picked up 37 of them. Baseball Jarin Bertke (JR), Hunter Billman (SR), Maxwell Donawa (JR), Casey Kalman (SR), Blaine Keener (SR), Cruz McFadden (SR) Men’s Basketball Bailey Conrad (SR), Beau Ludwick (GR), and Kade Ruegsegger (SR) Women’s Basketball Peyton Davis (SR), …

Actual Wording of the Historical Marker SNOWDEN FAMILY BAND The Snowden Family Band was an acclaimed African-American string band whoperformed in and around Knox County for nearly seventy years, from the 1850s into the 1920s. Buried in Morris Chapel Cemetery are Thomas Snowden (1803-1856), his wifeEllen Cooper Snowden (1817-1894), and their nine children: Oliver, Sophia, Mary, Ben, Lew, Phebe, Martha, …

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Following their 2023-24 academic year and 2024 season, the Kenyon College softball team checked in on the National Fastpitch Coaches Association’s annual grade point ranking. The standings included 118 member teams from the NCAA Division III level, and the Owls slotted in at No. 59 on the 2023-24 Easton/NFCA Team GPA ledger. A team of 15 student-athletes …

Kathy Brechler, the Executive Director of Food for the Hungry in Knox County, has announced the availability of summer grants for local pantries and service organizations. These grants aim to mitigate food insecurities among children during the summer months. Organizations wishing to apply must demonstrate their impact potential, capacity, and alignment with the organization’s mission. All application forms are accessible …

As hunting season approaches, Knox County Wildlife Officer Austin Levering highlights the critical importance of hunter education. Recently, on “AM Knox County Monday with Tyler Mathias,” Levering discussed an upcoming event designed to promote safe and responsible hunting practices. In partnership with the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the Ohio Division of Wildlife will host a Free Range Day at the …

Get ready for an electrifying high school football season as WMVO brings you live coverage of the area’s biggest games! Starting August 23, 2024, catch all the action on 100.9 FM, 93.7 HD2, and Facebook. Here’s a glimpse of the thrilling matchups and broadcasts you can expect: Week 1: August 23 Fredericktown at Highland: Tune in on 100.9 FM, 93.7 …

Mount Vernon, OH – The Mount Vernon City Council is set to gather for its scheduled meeting on August 12, 2024, with a start time slated for 7:30 p.m. The evening will kick off with a roll call, invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance before diving into a busy agenda. The Council will review and accept the minutes from the July …