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The City of Mount Vernon has announced multiple promotions and new appointments within the Mount Vernon Fire Department and Mount Vernon Police Department as officials continue expanding public safety leadership and staffing throughout the city. Among the promotions, Nate Hines was elevated to Assistant Chief after nearly two decades with the fire department. Tom Calland was also promoted to EMS …

Food For The Hungry is awarding 12 Summer Grants totaling $30,500 to organizations across Knox County working to combat food insecurity during the summer months. The FFTH Summer Grant program was created in 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown after increased awareness surrounding child hunger and food access. Officials say between 30 and 40 percent of Knox County students rely on …

On a brisk Thursday, the Knox County Chamber of Commerce held the annual Spring Swing event hosted at Vernon View Golf Course! This scramble-style tournament pitted 36 teams (a total of around 144 golfers) against each other, including our own team of Curtis and some of our sales people! I had the privilege to talk with Stephanie Blanchard, who helped …

The Mount Vernon Fire Department officially placed its newest medic unit into service Thursday during a traditional “push-in” ceremony held at the station alongside firefighters, family members, and community supporters. The long-standing fire service tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn equipment, when crews would physically push apparatus back into the station after returning from calls. Today, departments continue …

MOUNT VERNON — The Board of Directors for Food For The Hungry is pleased to announce the selection of Tanner Cooper-Risser as the new Annual Drive and Community Relations Director, a position the Board has restructured to better align with the responsibilities of the role. Austin Swallow, President of the FFTH Board, reports, “We believe the new title and revised …

Destination: Summer—Knox Community Jazz Orchestra performs on Sunday, May 24 at Ariel Foundation Park, signaling the unofficial start of summer The Knox Community Jazz Orchestra brings its swinging sound back to Ariel Foundation Park on Sunday, May 24, announcing the unofficial start of summer. The free concert begins at 5:00 p.m. at the Schnormeier Event Center. Music lovers who have …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEKnox County Area Development Foundation Announces Hiring of Maxwell Leaning as EconomicDevelopment CoordinatorThe Knox County Area Development Foundation is pleased to announce the hiring of Maxwell Leaningas the organization’s new Economic Development Coordinator, effective June 1, 2026.A lifelong resident of Knox County, Leaning brings a strong background in local business engagement,community involvement, and leadership to the role. He …

(MOUNT VERNON, Ohio) – Knox County Community Health Center has joined Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Affiliate Network, a collaboration focused on advancing access to pediatric care and improving health outcomes for families across Ohio. Through this partnership, Knox County Community Health Center will have access to Nationwide Children’s pediatric expertise, professional development opportunities and operational support designed …

Knox Public Health has been informed that someone is visiting homes in aaround Knox County claiming to be an employee of the health department.The individual is claiming they need to discuss retirement benefits or Medicare.Knox Public Health wants to remind everyone that: The Health Department does NOT send staff to homes unannounced. All legitimate employees carry official photo ID badges. …

Photo Credits: Mount Vernon Farmers Market “Lynnea Clevenger of Tangled Up Farms, a 2026 Mount Vernon Farmers Market vendor, offers locally raised meat, eggs, and fresh produce.” The Mount Vernon Farmers Market will return to Public Square on Saturday, May 2, marking the start of its 23rd season. The market runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon through October, …