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Idalia has forced the cancellation of more than a dozen blood drives and donation centers, resulting in hundreds of blood and platelet donations to go uncollected. The need for blood is constant, and the Red Cross is already experiencing a concerning shortfall in donations. Those in unaffected areas are urged to make and keep blood donation appointments to ensure we …

The Mount Vernon Fire Department will be conducting annual hydrant flushing in the Northernhalf of the City between September 4th and September 29th. The flushing is scheduled to beginaround 8:00 a.m and will conclude by 4:00 p.m Monday through Friday. Please refrain from using your washing machine to launder your clothing during the abovementioned times. Sudden drops in water pressure …

GAMBIER, Ohio — Retired Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor — the longest-serving woman to hold state office in Ohio’s history — will be the featured speaker at a Constitution Day event sponsored by the Center for the Study of American Democracy (CSAD) at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. “As the former chief justice of Ohio’s Supreme Court, Maureen …

The MVNU Community Music School is proud to announce its classes and ensembles are eligible for the Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) Educational Saving Account. The ACE program provides funds, up to $1,000 per child, to parents or guardians to use on various enrichment and educational activities to make up for the learning potential lost during the pandemic. Certain eligibility …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – Experience Mount Vernon along with Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Kenyon College, Central Ohio Technical College, and the Knox County Career Center Schools invite you to celebrate back to school at September First Friday! Help us close out the First Friday season at September First Friday from 6-9pm on Friday, September 2nd. Central Ohio Technical College, Kenyon College, Knox County Career Center Schools, and Mount Vernon Nazarene …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – No.22 Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s volleyball (9-1) hosted a Tri-Tournament in Ariel Arena on Wednesday, August 30 against Georgetown College, and Shawnee State University. MVNU started the day by defeating Georgetown in its home opener in three sets by scores of 25-15, 25-15, and 25-20. The Lady Cougars continued their winning ways with a victory over …

 Mount Vernon Nazarene University students arrived on campus with a new multi-purpose gathering space that is expected to be a new campus hot spot. Located on the first floor of Hyson Campus Center, The REC is an expansion of the Recreational Equipment Center, where students have free access to outdoor equipment like kayaks, bicycles, hammocks, games, athletic equipment and more. The …

Knox Community Hospital is recognizing Sepsis Awareness Month during the month of September. Sepsis is your body’s overwhelming and toxic response to an infection. It kills over 350,000 adults in the U.S every year. When it comes to sepsis, we can use the phrase ‘It’s About TIME’ to help us watch for possible signs. Those include temperature, infection, mental decline, …

United Way of Knox County is accepting online applications from 501(c) (3) agencies for investments in programming that address community needs, focusing on education, financial stability, and health. Dollars invested in targeted programs will be awarded for use as 2024 Community Investments. The application is available to the public starting Monday, September 18th. The process for completing an application is …

The City of Mount Vernon’s Mayor Matt Starr announced the resignation of Safety Service Director Rick Dzik Tuesday, his last day will be September 8th. Among Dzik’s accomplishments noted by the Mayor were that Dzik developed Mount Vernon’s first strategic plan, reorganized and created the department of Public Works, reorganized the Department of Public Utilities, Implemented technology solutions for improved …