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MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — In a celebration of academic achievement, Mount Vernon Nazarene University proudly recognized 421 graduates during its 65th Commencement ceremonies on May 3, 2025, in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium. The ceremonies celebrated the achievements of both traditional on-campus students and those who completed online programs through the School of Graduate and Professional Studies and the International Executive …

Downloads: Agenda  Agenda Packet I.Committee Meetings1.05-12-25 Committee Meeting ScheduleII.MEETING WILL RECESS UNTIL 7:30 P.M.III.Call to Order1.Roll CallIV.InvocationV.Pledge of AllegianceVI.Acceptance of Minutes1.Minutes of Apr 28, 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 Reading1.2025-50 : A Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Safety-Service Director to Accept the Proposal and Enter into …

Date: May 8, 2025Contact: Tricia Mullins, Administrative AssistantOffice: 740-393-9501 The following is a list of city streets to be swept. The Street Department is asking forcooperation from residents in having their automobiles moved on the day their street isscheduled for sweeping. Next week’s schedule is as follows:NOTE: This schedule is subject to change or cancellation. Monday – March 12 West …

Last month Michael Greywolf was found guilty on rape charges in Knox County Common Pleas Court. Greywolf was found guilty of two counts of rape, including forcible rape and rape of a person under thirteen years of age. These convictions come with severe penalties, especially as Greywolf was also declared a sexually violent predator due to prior rape convictions in …

 KCH invites the community to attend the Annual Cancer Survivor Events to celebrate our local cancer survivors on Wednesday, June 11. This free event will be held at the Glenn A. Gallagher Centre community room; doors open at 5:30 pm, with the program and speakers beginning at 6 pm. The American Cancer Society declares that a cancer survivor is “anyone …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University proudly announces the retirement of four distinguished faculty members and three staff members whose collective service spans over 170 years. Their unwavering dedication to education, mentorship, and leadership has profoundly shaped the MVNU community. Dr. Colleen Bryan, Professor of Psychology — Dr. Bryan has been a cornerstone of MVNU’s Psychology Department since 1989. Over her …

MOUNT VERNON, OHIO—Experience Mount Vernon is thrilled to kick off the summer event season with the first First Friday of 2025, proudly presented by Edward Jones of Mount Vernon, on Friday, June 6 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the heart of Downtown Mount Vernon! This month’s theme, “Happy 220th Birthday Mount Vernon,” is a full-blown birthday bash for our …

On Monday, Aaron Bolton was indicted by the Knox County Grand Jury for F2 Agg Vehicular Homicide, F3 Agg Vehicular Assault and 2 counts of DUI for the alcohol related accident that occurred on SR 229 in March. Bolton will be arraigned in Knox County Common Pleas Court May 14th at 1:30pm. BELOW IS THE ORIGINAL RELEASE BY THE OHIO …

Mount Vernon, OH – May 5, 2025 – Habitat for Humanity of Knox County is pleased toannounce that the application cycle for its Homeownership Program is now open. Applicationsare available at www.hfhknoxoh.org, where interested individuals and families can also findimportant details about the program and the qualifications required to apply.Habitat’s Homeownership Program is designed to assist individuals and families in …

MOUNT VERNON, May 5, 2025 – The City of Mount Vernon Utility Billing Office would like to inform allcustomers that, due to a software issue, accounts previously enrolled in paperless billing for water,wastewater and stormwater services have been mistakenly reverted to mailed paper billing. Please note: This issue does not affect any ACH or automatic billing accounts. If you are …