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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. …

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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.

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City of Mount Vernon to celebrate Independence Day July 4th

MOUNT VERNON, June 17, 2025 – 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 …

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Knox County Fair moves Junior Fair Sale to Friday

The Knox County Fair is July 19th-26th this year and there is one big change as the Junior Fair Sale will take place on Friday July 25th. BELOW IS A LETTER SENT TO POTENTIAL BUYERS AS TO THE CHANGES Dear potential buyers, As you know, the fair is quickly approaching. We are preparing for the upcoming Junior Fair Livestock Premium …

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MVNU Announces Appointment of Dr. Judy Gregg as Dean of New College of Arts and Sciences

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Judy Gregg as Dean of the newly-formed College of Arts and Sciences, effective immediately. This appointment is a key part of MVNU’s strategic academic restructuring designed to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration and enhance student success and underscores the university’s commitment to academic excellence and Christ-centered …

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KNOX COUNTY PROPERTY TAX STATEMENTS MAILED

Knox County Real Estate property tax bills have been mailed and are due on Friday, July 11, 2025.The Treasurer’s Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am-4:00pm. The office will be closedThursday, June 19th for Juneteenth and Friday, July 4th for Independence Day. You may pay online by electronic check or credit card at www.co.knox.oh.us (Treasurer’s site) or byphone at …

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Knox County Commissioners meet Tuesday

10:00 AM Call to OrderDepartmental Updates10:00 AM Knox County Water and Wastewater10:30 AM Knox County Department of Job and Family Services KCDJFS Annual Report for 202411:00 AM Mental Health & Recovery for Licking and Knox CountiesResolutions to be Presented Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Knox County Departmentof Job and Family Services and Marshalls Department Store for the Back …

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MVNU Golf to Host Scramble Fundraiser at Chapel Hill Golf Course

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. –  On August 23, the Mount Vernon Nazarene University golf program will be hosting its golf scramble at the Chapel Hill Golf Course in Mount Vernon, Ohio. It is a five-man scramble that will consist of one MVNU golfer and four non-MVNU golfers. Cost is $125 per individual or $500 per team. There is also a hole-in-one challenge for …

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Mount Vernon man killed in motorcylcle crash in Centerburg

Centerburg – The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating afatal traffic crash that occurred on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 6:25 PM, on US Route 36near milepost 3 in Centerburg, Knox County. Harry Young IV, age 39 of Mount Vernon, Ohio, was operating a 2006 Harley Davidsonmotorcycle eastbound on US Route 36. Mr. Young drove …

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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 …

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