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MOUNT VERNON- Starting as a weekend event on the yard of a country church, Praisestock has evolved into a community-wide praise and worship event for Knox County, showcasing the talents of several local worship teams and local bands. This year, the 20th anniversary Praisestock event returns to Ariel-Foundation Park’s Schnormeier Event Center on Sunday, August 17, 2025. The park is located …
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Mount Vernon City Council meets Monday Night
Downloads: Agenda Agenda PacketI.Committee Meetings1.08-11-25 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 Jul 28, 2025 7:30 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.07-28-25 Streets and Public Buildings Committee Meeting Minutes2.07-28-25A Employee & Community Relations Committee Meeting Minurtes3.07-28-25B Employee & Community Relations Committee Meetings Minutes4.07-28-25A Land Use & Development Committee5.07-28-25B Land Use & Development Committee …
Read More »Safety Town empowers kids with bike safety skills
MOUNT VERNON, August 8, 2025 – More than 50 young students from Knox County took part in SafetyTown on August 3, 2025, an engaging and educational community event designed to teach essential bikesafety skills. Held at the Schnormeier Event Center, the activity welcomed 53 students and seven MountVernon PAK United police officers, all working together to promote safe riding habits …
Read More »Knox Community Hospital is Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Acute Stroke Care
Knox Community Hospital has received several American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital. Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively, …
Read More »Untold Stories of Music & Arts Celebrated on Downtown Mount Vernon Utility Box Art
Downtown Mount Vernon is receiving a vibrant artistic upgrade as the Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), in partnership with Experience Mount Vernon, recently launched a unique utility box art project. The initiative aims to infuse public art into the cityscape while highlighting the rich and historic narratives that make Mount Vernon truly special. Ahead of the Mount Vernon …
Read More »Mental Health & Recovery Board Seeks Renewal of Community Levy to Preserve Life-Saving Services
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 …
Read More »Ohio Magazine recognizes Mount Vernon among five great places to live, work and visit.
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 …
Read More »Reminder from Fredericktown PoliceDepartment for School Safety as Classes Resume
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 …
Read More »WIC Celebrates Breastfeeding Families with a Big Latch On Event
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 …
Read More »Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces Inaugural Knox County Biketoberfest
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 …
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