Local News

Knox County Commissioners to meet Thursday

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 …

Read More »

Leadership Knox Class of 2025 to Renovate Restroom Facility at Knox County Fairgrounds

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 …

Read More »

Dr. Jodi Mills appointed Dean of the College of Adult and Professional Studies at Mount Vernon Nazarene University

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 …

Read More »

KICK OFF INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND AT JULY FIRST FRIDAY – ON A THURSDAY!

Mount Vernon, Ohio — Experience Mount Vernon invites the entire community to kick off the holiday weekend in star-spangled style at First Friday – on a Thursday! The streets of Downtown Mount Vernon will come alive on July 3, 2025, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. with a Red, White, & Blue Party bursting with music, food, family fun, and patriotic flair. While …

Read More »

COTC and City of Mount Vernon Announce Innovative Partnership to Share Building

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and the City of Mount Vernon are proud to announce a forward-thinking partnership that will see the City relocate its City Hall and related operations to a prominent building on Main Street currently owned by COTC. With shifting demographics in Mount Vernon and Knox County and a growing preference for online learning, COTC has seen a …

Read More »

MVNU Athletics Opens Cougar Wall of Fame Nominations

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – Mount Vernon Nazarene University Athletics has opened nominations to the public for the MVNU Cougar Wall of Fame. The nomination period will take place between June 23 and July 23. All nominations will be sent to the Cougar Wall of Fame selection committee for review and a chance to be selected into the Wall of Fame during the …

Read More »

State Spraying for Spongy Moths in City of Mount Vernon This Week

The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is spraying to control theinvasive spongy moth in portions of the City of Mount Vernon and surrounding areas early this week.Spongy moth caterpillars feed on leaves, weakening trees and shrubs and potentially killing them. The ODA has determined there is a growing population in this area and that a control treatment is needed. The …

Read More »

Mount Vernon City Council meets Monday Night

Downloads: Agenda  Agenda PacketI.Committee MeetingsII.MEETING WILL RECESS UNTIL 7:30 P.M.III.Call to Order1.Roll CallIV.InvocationV.Pledge of AllegianceVI.Acceptance of Minutes1.Minutes of Jun 9, 2025 7:30 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee ReportsIX.Liquor Control LicenseX.ProclamationXI.Persons speaking on Matters of City ConcernXII.Resolutions for Third ReadingXIII.Resolutions for Second ReadingXIV.Resolutions for First Reading1.2025-65 : A Resolution Opposing Ohio House Bill 335 and Urging the Ohio General Assembly to Reject Legislation …

Read More »

Knox Community Brings Back Neurology

June 19, 2025 – Mount Vernon, OH – Knox Community Hospital is excited to bring back Neurology as it welcomes Neurologist, Trevor Moravec, MD. Dr. Moravec attended the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine in Reno, NV. He then did his residency at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He will start in August of 2025. …

Read More »

City of Mount Vernon set to hold Special Meeting

The City of Mount Vernon Records Commission will have a special meeting onThursday, July 3, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in Mount Vernon City Hall, 400 Public Square,Mount Vernon, Ohio, to discuss any matters that may be brought before the commission.

Read More »