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(MOUNT VERNON) After receiving the results of an extensive investigation by OhioBCI, Knox County Prosecutor Chip McConville has concluded that no grand jury reviewis necessary in a June incident that left two Butler Township residents dead. “The BCIinvestigation found that the incident amounted to a murder-suicide,” McConville said. When Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the reported domesticincident on Busenberg …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Choral Union is beginning preparation for its 57th presentation of Handel’s Messiah. The performance will be on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium. Though traditionally performed in early December, this year’s performance will lead into a time of Thanksgiving and is considered a kickoff to the Christmas season. Year …

Mount Vernon, OH – Habitat for Humanity of Knox County is excited to announce the openingof its Homeowner Application Cycle beginning September 1, 2025. Local families who aredreaming of safe, stable, and affordable housing are encouraged to apply by September 30,2025. Applications will be available online at www.hfhknoxoh.org, as well as in person at the Habitatfor Humanity ReStore, located at …

Fredericktown Local Schools Superintendent Gary Chapman: -The Freddies Cross Country has to suspend their signature race the Denny Stevens Invitational at the Kokosing as the Army Corp has come in to do construction so that site is unavailable. They are continuing to work on the schedule and they are scheduled to host the KMAC Meet. The Bus Garage work is …

10:00 AM Call to OrderDepartmental Updates10:00 AM Knox County Transit10:30 AM Knox County Human Resources Human Resources Monthly Update Report for August 2025Resolutions to be Presented Approve the Updated County Risk Sharing Authority (CORSA) Schedule of IndividualsUtilizing Employee Dishonesty Coverage in Lieu of a Surety Bond. Approve Change Order No. 4 from KN Excavation for the CDBG Village of MartinsburgWater …

The Mount Vernon Fire Department will be conducting annual hydrant flushing in the northernhalf of the City between September 2th and September 30th. The flushing is scheduled to begin around 8:00 a.m. and will conclude by 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please refrain from using your washing machine to launder your clothing during the above-mentioned times. Sudden drops in water …

Ontario, OH – The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is proud to announce that Dave and Kathy Daniels have been named the 2025 Outstanding Senior Citizens for Knox County. The Daniels, along with eight other honorees from across the district, were celebrated on Friday, August 15, at a special ceremony hosted at Hawkins Corner. Dave and Kathy Daniels …

City CouncilLegislative Session8/25/2025 7:30 PMCouncil Chambers40 Public Square   Mount Vernon, OH 43050Downloads: Agenda  Agenda PacketI.Committee Meetings1.CouncilCommittee2025-08-25II.MEETING WILL RECESS UNTIL 7:30 P.M.III.Call to Order1.Roll CallIV.InvocationV.Pledge of AllegianceVI.Acceptance of Minutes1.Minutes of Aug 11, 2025 7:30 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.LandUseandDevelopmentMinutes2025-08-11A2.LandUseandDevelopmentMinutes2025-08-11BIX.Liquor Control LicenseX.ProclamationXI.Persons speaking on Matters of City ConcernXII.Resolutions for Third ReadingXIII.Resolutions for Second Reading1.2025-76 : A Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Auditor of the …

Mount Vernon, OH- The Knox County Career Center Building Trades programrecognized ten students who earned the status of “Building Trades Elite.” “Building Trades Elite” (BT Elite) is a program generated by Colby Clippinger, formerKCCC Building Trades instructor, and the KCCC Building Trades Advisory Council that began in2019-2020. Joe Stallard, KCCC’s new Building Trades instructor, will continue the BT Eliteprogram. The …

Mount Vernon, OH – The Knox County Commissioners, in partnership with the Knox OneOhio Advisory Workgroup, are announcing the launch of the Knox County OneOhio Grant Program. Funded through statewide opioid settlement dollars, this program will support efforts that prevent, treat, and promote recovery from addiction—including opioid use, co-occurring substance use, and mental health conditions. For this grant cycle, the Commissioners …