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Knox Public Health among Grant Recipients

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced nearly $2.5 million in grants to expand access to teen driver training for low-income Ohio families.  Thirty-five local school districts and government agencies will receive grants totaling $2,495,655 from the Drive to Succeed Scholarship Program. Funding awarded through the program is used to provide driver training scholarships to eligible teenage drivers across …

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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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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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