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MOUNT VERNON, OH. – Knox County WorkDev’s Healthcare Career Expo was held at Centerburg High School and Middle School on October 25th and the Knox County Career Center on October 31st, reaching over 450 students. These employer-led events aimed to educate students about the various healthcare career paths available and the opportunities for education, scholarships, and employment in Knox County. …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio—The annual Food For The Hungry Drive officially kicked off on Wednesday morning, Nov. 1, as a community-wide effort to raise food and funds for Interchurch Social Services, The Salvation Army, Center of Hope, and other organizations throughout the county with food assistance initiatives. This year, Food For The Hungry (FFTH) has established a financial Drive Goal of $260,000 and …

MOUNT VERNON, October 31, 2023 – The City of Mount Vernon has hired Jeff Derr as its newRecreation Director. His first day on the job was October 24, 2023.Derr replaces Tanner Salyers, who was named Recreation Director early this year but had toresign from the position on October 16 upon being appointed the City’s new Safety-ServiceDirector. As Recreation Director, Derr …

Knox County, OH – On Saturday, October 28, 2023, Knox County participated in the DEA National Drug Take Back Day. Totals have been tallied, our community disposed of 88.28 lbs. of unused, unwanted and expired medication. Specifically, 44.6 lbs. were collected in Mount Vernon at Knox Public Health and the Knox County Chamber of Commerce, 1.48 lbs. were collected at …

The Mount Vernon City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, November 27,2023 at 6:45 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 40 Public Square, Mount Vernon,Ohio for the purpose of hearing public comment considering a rezoning proposal fromCasey’s Way LLC for parcel #71-00050.000 located at 0 Upper Gilchrist Road from R-1(Single Family District) to PND (Planned Neighborhood District). …

Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Honor Program has partnered with Rumpke and T-Shirt Express to provide a free opportunity for Knox County residents to dispose of unwanted items.  Knox County Community Clean-Up Day, Saturday, Nov. 4, is an event that encourages community members to clean up around their property and remove refuse items to keep neighborhoods clean and beautiful.   Dumpsters …

Mount Vernon – Knox County Career Center (KCCC) seniors participated in mockinterviews this week with local employers. Students were evaluated on their resume,introduction, appearance, interview questions, and overall employability. Mock interviewsare conducted with students each year in preparation for job interviews with futureemployers. “Senior Mock Interviews at KCCC provide a wealth of opportunities and experiencefor our students. Students are challenged …

Five Found Guilty on October 23, 2023 MOUNT VERNON – Judge John Thatcher found five guilty after hearings were held inthe Mount Vernon Municipal Court on October 23, 2023.Larry Wolford, 41, of Howard, was found guilty of telecommunications harassment.Kaitlin Lyon, 28, of Mount Vernon, was found guilty of disorderly conduct.Sebastian Boyd, 30, of Dayton, was found guilty of physical control …

Knox Area Transit received grant funding through Food For the Hungry to transport folks in Knox County free of charge to and from farmer’s markets, food pantries and free hot meal locations No cost rides are available until the grant runs out No cost rides are from anywhere in Knox County to any food pantry, free hot meals or farmer’s …

On October 26, 2023 at approximately 3:25 AM officers of the Mount Vernon PoliceDepartment responded to a reported stabbing at a residence in the 700 block of NorthMulberry Street. Upon their arrival the officers made entry into the residence and located a singlefemale victim. The victim was deceased at this time and there were no other persons in theresidence. At …