Mount Vernon Nazarene University is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Michael Black, a 1995 alumnus, as the new Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer, effective today, July 1. Black brings over 25 years of experience in financial planning, investment management, and business operations. He currently serves as a Financial Planner and Regional Director at Money Concepts Wealth …
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Downtown Mount Vernon is set to receive a vibrant artistic upgrade as the Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), in partnership with Experience Mount Vernon, launches 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. The first utility box, …
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36 year old Gary Thomas Keesee Jr., faces five additional rape and sex-related charges, according to a superseding indictment from Monday. Keesee was previously indicted on 27 sexual-abuse counts, including 11 counts of first-degree rape. He now faces 32 sexual-abuse counts, including 13 first-degree felonies, 14 third-degree felonies and five fourth-degree allegations. The five additional charges include two rape and three gross sexual …
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Mount Vernon, OH – The Knox County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the return of its annual Educators Breakfast, a special event designed to welcome and recognize veteran and new educators in Knox County.The event will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025, from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM at Foster Hall in Ariel Arena on the campus …
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Mount Vernon, OH- SkillsUSA held their annual National Leadership & SkillsConference June 23-27 in Atlanta, Georgia. Albert Ross, a recent graduate of Clear Fork High School and Knox County CareerCenter’s Precision Machining program, finished in second place in CNC Turning. Ross qualifiedfor SkillsUSA Nationals by winning the CNC Turning event at the state level. Ross said, “Simply put, I’m not …
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10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Departmental Update – Knox County Litter and Recycling Litter and Recycling Program Update ReportResolutions to be Presented Approve Addendum No. 5 to the Sub Lease with the Ohio Department of Public Safetyfor the Knox County Auto Title Office. Approve Utility Permit from Knox Energy Cooperative Association for 2422 AppleValley Drive in Howard Township. Approve …
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Fredericktown – The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigatinga fatal traffic crash that occurred on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 12:25 PM, on State Route95 near milepost 6 north of Fredericktown in Knox County. Alicia Johnson, age 70 of Plymouth, Ohio, was operating a 2020 Vespa GTS300motorcycle southwest on State Route 95. Ms. Johnson failed …
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10:00 AM Call to OrderResolutions to be Presented Approve Petition for Annexation, Expedited Type 1, from Wayne Township to theVillage of Fredericktown, Ohio. Parcel #64-00341.000 – 89.41 acres – Adam Landon,Agent, for Audrey Cameron Living Trust, 0 Pinkley Road, Fredericktown, Ohio 43014. Approve Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and State Victims Assistance Act (SVAA)Grant Renewal Application for the Knox County …
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MOUNT VERNON, OH – The Knox County Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Leadership Knox Class of 2025, and the Junior Fair Board, are proud to announce plans to renovate one of the restroom facilities at the Knox County Fairgrounds. The facility is located at 601 Fairgrounds Road, Mount Vernon, and will be renovated ahead of the 2025 fair …
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MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University is pleased to announce that Dr. Jodi Mills has been appointed Dean of the College of Adult and Professional Studies, effective July 1, 2025. Dr. Mills brings over 15 years of experience in nontraditional and adult education, with a strong record of leadership at Indiana Wesleyan University’s National & Global division. “We …
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