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Mental Health & Recovery for Licking and Knox Counties (MHR Board) is announcing the renewal of its local Licking and Knox County levies on the upcoming November ballot. These levies are not a new tax, but a continued investment in the health and safety of our community. Each year, these levies provide over $4 million in funding—representing at least 40% of the MHR …

Ashland, Barnesville, Green, Mount Vernon and Yellow Springs will be recognized as great places to live, work and visit in Ohio Magazine’s annual Best Hometowns issue, which will be published Nov. 1. To determine this year’s honorees, Ohio Magazine solicited nominations in the spring and conducted visits across the state over the summer. The editors evaluated finalists in six categories …

The Fredericktown Police Department is reminding the community to prioritize safety as the new school year begins on August 14, 2025. With students returning to classrooms, drivers are urged to slow down and remain vigilant for children in school zones, bus stops, and crosswalks. Children can be unpredictable, often crossing streets unexpectedly, making heightened awareness essential.To help establish safe driving …

Mount Vernon, OH — August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month, and to kick off the annual celebration, the Breastfeeding Network of Knox County will participate in the Big Latch On. This year’s local event will take place on Saturday, August 16th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Mount Vernon Farmer’s Market, located at 6 Public Square in Mount Vernon. The …

MOUNT VERNON, OH – The Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau is thrilled to announce the launch of the inaugural Knox County Biketoberfest (KCBO). A new event presented by Outdoor Pursuits, a Columbus-based non-profit, Knox County Biktoberfest will be hosted at Ariel-Foundation Park, October 3rd -5th. Cyclists and trail users of all skill levels are invited to Ariel-Foundation Park to experience a weekend celebrating …

Westerville, OH — On Thursday, July 24th, Kokosing Construction, along with Help Build Hope and Habitat for Humanity of Knox County partnered together to lead a meaningful, hands-on training experience for their summer interns at the company’s headquarters in Westerville, Ohio. As part of the training, Kokosing had over sixty interns work alongside representatives from Help Build Hope—a ministry of …

The Knox County Community Health Center (KCCHC) is excited to celebrate National Health Center Week (NHCW) 2025, taking place from August 3rd to August 9th. To commemorate the week-long celebration, KCCHC invites you to its annual Hawaiian-themed pool party at Hiawatha Water Park, located at 100 Sychar Road in Mount Vernon. The event is scheduled for Friday, August 8th from …

MOUNT VERNON, July 30, 2025 – Everyone who volunteers to serve their community has their ownindividual reasons for doing so, but the collective good that results is a benefit to everyone. The City ofMount Vernon’s Volunteers of the Year for 2025, who will be honored at the First Friday on August 1, 2025,are Paul Acitelli (posthumously), Heather Barbour, and Nellie …

Mount Vernon, OH – July 23, 2025 – The Area Development Foundation (ADF) is proud to announce the promotion of Julia Suggs to the role of Vice President, effective June 2, 2025. Suggs previously served as ADF’s Economic Development Manager, where she led a range of high-impact initiatives aimed at strengthening Knox County’s workforce and business environment.  With a strong …

MOUNT VERNON – The Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival (MVMAF) willwelcome country chart-topper and veteran Craig Morgan, NBC’s The Voice contestantsSorelle, and Central Ohio icons Phil Dirt and the Dozers as headline musical acts for thisyear’s event, August 7-10 on the Public Square and streets of downtown Mount Vernon.Headline concerts are at 8:30pm each night. This marks the 37 …