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It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play will bring Bedford Fall to the stage of the Knox Memorial Theater in Mount Vernon, Ohio November 24, 25, and 26. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and a special 1 p.m. matinee on Sunday will allow patrons plenty of time to make their way to the Mount Vernon Downtown …

MOUNT VERNON — The 13th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk will take place on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 23, on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University. WeRunMV will be hosting this event. This event is free—instead of charging for participation, monetary and non-perishable food donations will be collected for Food For The Hungry of Knox County.  For every $1.00 raised, community …

Mount Vernon, OH – Knox County Career Center has been recognized as a HeartSafe School through Project ADAM and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. KCCC has implemented a sudden cardiac arrest program which includeseducation, awareness, training, and emergency response to promote a safeenvironment for students, visitors, and staff; in accordance with the Project ADAM andNationwide Children’s Hospital designation requirements. Pictured (L-R): Mr. …

MOUNT VERNON – Judge John Thatcher found ten guilty after hearings were held inthe Mount Vernon Municipal Court on November 13, 2023.Timothy Williamson, 39, of Zanesville, was found guilty of possession of drugparaphernalia.Tanner Depolo, 27, of Mount Vernon, was found guilty of domestic violence.Jenamae Lewis, 31, of Mount Vernon, was found guilty of endangering children,operating a motor vehicle while under …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University President Dr. Carson Castleman is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. David Mills to the position of Vice President for Spiritual Life and Church Relations, effective Jan. 2, 2024. Rev. Mills emerged as the unanimous selection of the committee after conducting interviews with three candidates. Under the leadership of Dr. Castleman, …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Goliards Chamber Choir and Jazz Band will collaborate for a jazz concert on Thursday, Nov. 16. The free concert begins at 7:30 p.m., in Thorne Performance Hall in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Fine Arts Building.   With Goliards stepping outside their comfort zone, both ensembles will present a program of jazz, pop, and Broadway …

Mount Vernon – Knox County Career Center (KCCC) will host their annual First ChanceApplication Night on Thursday, November 16th at KCCC. Sophomores and juniors, along with their families, will have an opportunity to visitKCCC’s career tech programs and meet with lab instructors. Sophomores can visit any four ofour two-year programs. Juniors will have the chance to visit our senior-only program,Pre-Professional …

MORNING SESSION9:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Commissioners attending CORSA Training11:00 AM Call to OrderResolutions to be Presented Approve Contractor’s Application for Payment No. 2 from Workman Industrial Services,Inc., for Pleasant View Acres Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements in the amountof $106,146.84. Approve Agreement between the Knox County Engineer and Richland Engineering LTD Wallace Pancher Group for Load Rating Updates for …

MOUNT VERNON — The 2023 Psi Iota Xi Knox County Elementary School Drive is underway with the help of Psi Iota Xi Sorority. All donations will benefit the 42nd annual Food For The Hungry Drive.  Mount Vernon area classrooms including The Knox Learning Center and 6th Grade Mount Vernon Middle School, as well as Centerburg, Danville, East Knox, and Fredericktown elementary schools, …

Downloads: Agenda  Agenda Packet I.Committee Meetings1.11-13-23 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 Oct 23, 2023 7:30 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.10-23-23 Streets and Public Buildings Committee Meeting Minutes2.10-23-23A Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting Minutes3.10-23-23B Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting MinutesIX.Liquor Control LicenseX.ProclamationXI.Persons speaking on Matters of City ConcernXII.Resolutions for Third ReadingXIII.Resolutions …