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MOUNT VERNON — The Board of Directors for Food For The Hungry is pleased to announce the selection of Tanner Cooper-Risser as the new Annual Drive and Community Relations Director, a position the Board has restructured to better align with the responsibilities of the role. Austin Swallow, President of the FFTH Board, reports, “We believe the new title and revised …

Destination: Summer—Knox Community Jazz Orchestra performs on Sunday, May 24 at Ariel Foundation Park, signaling the unofficial start of summer The Knox Community Jazz Orchestra brings its swinging sound back to Ariel Foundation Park on Sunday, May 24, announcing the unofficial start of summer. The free concert begins at 5:00 p.m. at the Schnormeier Event Center. Music lovers who have …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEKnox County Area Development Foundation Announces Hiring of Maxwell Leaning as EconomicDevelopment CoordinatorThe Knox County Area Development Foundation is pleased to announce the hiring of Maxwell Leaningas the organization’s new Economic Development Coordinator, effective June 1, 2026.A lifelong resident of Knox County, Leaning brings a strong background in local business engagement,community involvement, and leadership to the role. He …

(MOUNT VERNON, Ohio) – Knox County Community Health Center has joined Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Affiliate Network, a collaboration focused on advancing access to pediatric care and improving health outcomes for families across Ohio. Through this partnership, Knox County Community Health Center will have access to Nationwide Children’s pediatric expertise, professional development opportunities and operational support designed …

Knox Public Health has been informed that someone is visiting homes in aaround Knox County claiming to be an employee of the health department.The individual is claiming they need to discuss retirement benefits or Medicare.Knox Public Health wants to remind everyone that: The Health Department does NOT send staff to homes unannounced. All legitimate employees carry official photo ID badges. …

Photo Credits: Mount Vernon Farmers Market “Lynnea Clevenger of Tangled Up Farms, a 2026 Mount Vernon Farmers Market vendor, offers locally raised meat, eggs, and fresh produce.” The Mount Vernon Farmers Market will return to Public Square on Saturday, May 2, marking the start of its 23rd season. The market runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon through October, …

Photo Credits: John Wareham “Council President Bruce Hawkins (center) and Councilman Taylor Jacklin (left)” New business, new location. When the Mount Vernon City Council met on Monday night, it was the introduction to an entirely new home. The council, mayor, various city employees and many more guests than usual – including a small group of Kenyon students – all met for …

The Knox County Board of Commissioners moved through a brief agenda during its April 7 meeting, approving several routine assessments and key administrative items. Commissioners signed off on annual levy maintenance assessments for the Little Jelloway water and sewer districts. This year’s costs include a fourteen‑dollar assessment for water facilities and a five‑dollar assessment for sewer facilities, based on current …

The Knox County Board of Commissioners received an update this week on ongoing challenges within the county’s transit system, as rising demand continues to strain limited staffing and funding. Transit Director Bethany Celmar reported that Knox County Transit completed more than 6,000 trips in March, a strong month despite several drivers being out on extended medical leave. Celmar has been …

The Mount Vernon Shade Tree and Beautification Commission met on March 31 to review spring maintenance needs, tree‑planting progress, and preparations for several upcoming construction projects. Members received an update on the TCP planting program, where crews have been working through neighborhoods to finish remaining sites. Brian Wade has been planting trees across multiple areas, coordinating mapping, and following up …