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Mount Vernon, OH – The Knox County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its official relocation to 11 South Mulberry Street in downtown Mount Vernon. The new office is located in the former Kahrl & Company Insurance building, a familiar landmark in the Knox County community. “The Chamber is excited to be in our new office, and we continue …
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Mount Vernon City Council passes legislation and sets Special Meeting
The Mount Vernon City Council will have a special meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday,September 29, 2025, in Mount Vernon City Hall, 400 Public Square, Mount Vernon,Ohio, for the limited purpose of considering the following legislation – Resolution No.2025-93, to enter into the City of Mount Vernon governmental aggregation programparticipation agreement for the City; Resolution No. 2025-96, to pay bills …
Read More »Knox County Commissioners to meet Tuesday
10:00 AM Call to OrderResolutions to be Presented Approve Satisfaction of Mortgage from the CHIP Program for Marcel and Esta Boucher,2 Grandview Road, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050, Parcel #12-00718.000. Approve Services Agreement with NEOGOV for the Knox County Human ResourcesSoftware and Subscription Services for a period of one year. Approve Road Usage Maintenance Agreement between the Knox County Engineer andMercury …
Read More »MV First Presbyterian Continues to Serve Community Through Longstanding Hot Meals Program with Help of FFTH
Since its inception in 2000, the Monday Night Hot Meals Program at First Presbyterian Church has faithfully served the community with warm meals and warm hearts. Now in its 25th year, the program continues to provide 80–100 nutritious meals each week, prepared and served by a dedicated team of volunteers—primarily women, with the support of a few men—who give their …
Read More »Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau Names Toth as Executive Director
MOUNT VERNON, OH – September 22, 2025 – The Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau (KCCVB) has announced the appointment of Olivia Toth as its new Executive Director. Toth, a seasoned professional with a passion for community development and storytelling, will be responsible for leading the organization’s efforts to promote Knox County as a premier destination for visitors, recreation, events and economic development. Toth brings a …
Read More »Mount Vernon City Council meets Monday Night
City CouncilLegislative Session9/22/2025 7:30 PMCouncil Chambers40 Public Square Mount Vernon, OH 43050Downloads: Agenda Agenda PacketI.Committee Meetings1.Committee Meeting Schedule 9.22.2025II.MEETING WILL RECESS UNTIL 7:30 P.M.III.Call to Order1.Roll CallIV.InvocationV.Pledge of AllegianceVI.Acceptance of Minutes1.Minutes of Sep 8, 2025 7:30 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.Utilities Minutes 09-08-20252.Streets and Public Buildings Minutes 09-08-2025IX.Liquor Control LicenseX.ProclamationXI.Persons speaking on Matters of City ConcernXII.Resolutions for Third Reading1.2025-83 : A Resolution …
Read More »Work continues on Founders Food Hall in Mount Vernon
Work continues on the former Mount Vernon News Building on 18 East Vine Street to convert the space to Founders Food Hall where 8 kitchens and a bar will take over the area. Construction is going very well according to Knox Area Development Foundation President Sam Filkens. Construction is set to be completed by the end of November or beginning …
Read More »Knox County Commissioners meet Thursday
10:30 AM Call to OrderDepartmental Updates10:30 AM Knox County Department of Job and Family Services11:00 AM Knox County Dog Shelter Knox County Dog Shelter Report for August 2025Resolutions to be Presented Approve Master Subscription Agreement with KnowBe4, Inc., for I.T. Security Services. Approve Utility Permit from Licking Rural Electrification for Pealer Mill Road in BrownTownship. Approve the Knox County Sheriff’s …
Read More »Jen Odenweller Named PAC Chair for Knox County Mental Health & RecoveryLevy Campaign
Mount Vernon, OH — Mental Health & Recovery for Licking and Knox Counties (MHRBoard) is proud to announce Jen Odenweller as the Knox County PAC Chair for theupcoming mental health and addiction services levy renewal campaign.Having grown up in Knox County and a local respected community leader, Jen bringsdecades of experience in service and collaboration to this vital campaign. Shepreviously …
Read More »Knox County Sheriff’s Office update on ongoing investigation on Bell Church Road
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Knox County Coroner’s Office, continues to actively investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Mary Warboy. The individual was positively identified on July 25, 2025, through forensic dental analysis. Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit are pursuing all investigative leads and examining the possibility of foul play. Additional search warrants are …
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