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Downloads: Agenda  Agenda Packet I.Committee Meetings1.02-12-24 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 Jan 22, 2024 7:30 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee ReportsIX.Liquor Control LicenseX.Proclamation1.02-12-24 Police Officer of Year2.02-12-24 Firefighter of Year3.02-12-24 Ariel FoundationXI.Persons speaking on Matters of City ConcernXII.Resolutions for Third Reading1.2024-05 : A Resolution Authorizing the Safety-Service Director to Advertise for …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University President Dr. Carson Castleman is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Alexander as the Director of Traditional Enrollment, effective Feb. 12, 2024. Alexander returns to her alma mater with 15 years of higher education enrollment and recruitment experience which includes attaining record enrollment numbers and high growth at other Christian universities. …

Mount Vernon, Ohio — Knox County Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 school year. For high school seniors, current college students, and adults intending to complete either an associates, bachelors, or doctorate degree, the Universal Scholarship Application is available online at https://knoxcf.awardspring.com. The 2024 submission deadline is 11:59pm on Friday, March 1s.. Due to the announcement of a delay in the release of the …

The Ariel Foundation is now accepting applications for Engineering Scholarships for the 2024-2025academic year.Students who have graduated from a Knox County, Ohio high school, or were residents of Knox Countyat the time of graduation, and are pursuing an engineering degree at an accredited college or universityshould visit ariel-foundation.org to review annual engineering scholarship eligibility guidelines and toaccess the link to …

Feb 6, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HEADLINE: Food For The Hungry thanks Lisa Mazzari for her service MOUNT VERNON — Food For The Hungry recognizes and thanks Lisa Mazzari for her 10 years of service and dedication as Executive Director of Food For The Hungry. Lisa’s heart is as wide as Knox County and her passion for serving people is unmatched. Even before she …

MORNING SESSION10:30 AM Call to Order10:30 AM CDC of Ohio – Jillian Flowers – CDBG Projects Update11:00 AM Executive Session with Prosecutor Chip McConville Regarding Potential LitigationResolutions to be Presented Approve Knox County Sheriff Annual Report for 2023. Approve Knox County Sheriff – Jail Food Cost Per Meal Report for January 2024. Approve Knox County Treasurer Depository and Investment Income …

Dena Hess, Manager of The Woodward Opera House, has announced that the theme for 2024will be “Come Home to The Woodward”. As the board of directors have regrouped and refocused on many things throughout the building,including new tenants, and a new direction for a few of the spaces within The Woodward, it wasdecided to focus more on local talent for …

Mount Vernon, OH – Knox County Career Center students competed in the BusinessProfessionals of America (BPA) Region IV competition at the end of January. KCCC students in the Computer Network Technology (CNT), CollegeU-Business(CLGU), Digital Media and Software Development (DMSD), and Pre-Professional Mentorship(PPM) programs competed against students from Delaware Hayes High School, Delaware AreaCareer Center, Highland High School, and Tri-Rivers Career …

The City of Mount Vernon, Ohio is currently accepting Statements of Qualifications(SOQ) for professional design/consulting services per Ohio Revised Code 153.65 through153.73. A General SOQ shall be submitted for the purpose of identifying the mostqualified firms to provide professional design/consulting services for the 2024-2025calendar year. Firms interested in being considered for projects in Mount Vernon are encouraged tosubmit a current …

The 2024 Danville Lions Club Raccoon Dinner will be held Monday, February 5th at the St. Luke’s Community Center, located immediately behind the Danville St. Luke’s Catholic Church. The meal will be served from 4:30 until 7:00 p.m. on a first come, first served basis. At 6:00 p.m., the Devil Land Jazz Band will perform for the attendees across the …