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Mount Vernon Nazarene University is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Carol Matthews as the new Executive Director for Foundational Learning and Retention. Dr. Matthews’ role embodies MVNU’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence, inclusive education, and the holistic growth of students within a Christ-centered learning community. Dr. Matthews brings a distinguished career in higher education spanning more than three decades, …

The Knox County Safe Communities Coalition reports four (4) traffic crash fatalities from April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025. This compares to two (2) traffic crash fatalities in Knox County during the same months in 2024. For 2025, Knox County has experienced 303 crashes from 1/1/2025 -6/30/2025 resulting in five (5) fatalities thus far.  “The crash statistics for this …

MOUNT VERNON – The growing season is in full swing in Knox County. That means an abundant supply of locally grown produce is available at the Mount Vernon Farmers Market. Twenty plus vendors set up on the Public Square each Saturday morning from 9 am to noon to provide a variety of foods, all grown within 25 miles of downtown …

MOUNT VERNON, OH — The Knox County Chamber of Commerce is excited to invite local businesses to an essential “Cyber Security & AI Training for Your Business” event, presented by Chris Pete, VP of Computer Services with Ariel Corporation. The training event will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Ariel Training …

Mount Vernon, Ohio — Downtown Mount Vernon is going to the dogs, in the best possible way, as Experience Mount Vernon brings you August First Friday: Dog Days of Summer on Friday, August 1 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. This community-wide event, sponsored by Griffin Insurance, will transform downtown Mount Vernon into a hub of summer fun for families, foodies, and four-legged friends …

10:00 AM Call to OrderDepartmental Updates10:00 AM Knox County I.T. Department Knox County I.T. Department Monthly Report10:30 AM Knox County 911 Knox County 911 Monthly ReportResolutions to be Presented Approve Agreement between Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Knox CountyCommissioners and Mental Health and Recovery for Licking and Knox Counties forsupport of Behavioral Health Service Coordinator at the Knox County Jail. Approve …

– The City of Mount Vernon will commemorate this nation’sindependence from Great Britain on Friday, July 4, culminating with a fireworks celebration shortlyafter dusk at Ariel-Foundation Park. Below is a list of frequently asked questions related to theannual event:What time will the streets close? In order to secure the area for the fireworks presentation, the road through The Woods will …

MOUNT VERNON – The Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival (MVMAF) welcomes thereturn of the annual Flower Show, presented by the Knox County Garden Clubs and organizedby chairwomen Jo Ann Graham and Audrey Spearman. The show is hosted by The LivingCenter, 201 North Main Street in Mount Vernon, on August 8-10.The show is open to all Knox County residents and …

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Tuesday’s announcement from the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) included a 2025 Academic Team Award for the Kenyon College Owls, as well as Scholar All-America honors for Thomas Nelson and Rollins Heath. In order to receive the USILA Academic Team Award, all members of a team that competed in the 2025 season had to combine for …