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Softball Extends Winning Streak to Six with Sweep of USF

FORT WAYNE, Ind.– The Mount Vernon Nazarene University softball squad (20-16, 13-11)  faced off against the University of Saint Francis (17-22, 10-16) in a conference doubleheader clash held at Westendorf Field on Tuesday, April 16. In the first game, in the top of the third inning, a Mallory Holcomb groundout to second scored Mackenzie Hancock for a 1-0 lead. In the …

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Knox Area Development Foundation Appoints Emily Shipley as Downtown Experience Coordinator

The Area Development Foundation is proud to announce the appointment ofEmily Shipley as the Downtown Experience Coordinator. This newly established position, madepossible through the generous funding of the Knox County Foundation and the Knox CountyCommissioners, marks a significant step forward in enhancing the vibrancy and vitality of the villages inKnox County. In her role as Downtown Experience Coordinator, Emily will …

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Softball Secures Doubleheader Sweep Against Grace

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University softball team (18-16, 11-11) played in a conference doubleheader against Grace College (12-22, 8-18) at Cougar Softball Field on Monday, April 15. In the first game, MVNU took a 2-0 lead thanks to Zhari Hill’s two-run RBI single. However, Grace managed to even the score at 2-2 in the top of the third inning. MVNU quickly responded …

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Man arrested after fleeing Mount Vernon Police

On April 2, 2024 at 8:53 a.m. a Mount Vernon Police Department patrol unit attempted toconduct a traffic stop on a vehicle with fictitious license plates. The driver of the vehicle, lateridentified as Brandon Mallon (39), fled and a pursuit ensued. The pursuit went southboundoutside of the city but then came north back into the city lasting approximately 15minutes. Mallon …

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Mount Vernon Nazarene Churches Join Together For A Weekend of Community Service

MOUNT VERNON — The four Nazarene Churches in Mount Vernon are preparing to participate in Big Serve, April 20-21, 2024. Big Serve is a Church of the Nazarene community service event with hundreds of churches participating across Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. Because Mount Vernon has a unique number of Nazarene Churches, the four churches – First Naz, Lakeholm, New Life, …

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The Woodward Opera House is pleased to announce that local artist, Tyler Maddux, willbe live onstage Saturday April 27, 2024.

“Tyler Maddux writes songs about someone, for everyone. His songs explore life, love, loss,and everything in between. At a Tyler Maddux show you’ll hear an eclectic blend ofAmericana, rock, folk, and singer-songwriter stylings, all tied together by heartfelt lyrics andwitty storytelling.”The Woodward Opera House is excited to welcome Tyler Maddux to our stage on SaturdayApril 27, 2024. Tickets are general …

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