(COLUMBUS) – State Representatives Beth Lear (R-Galena) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) recently introduced House Bill 262 – legislation that designates the weeks between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day as “Natural Family Month.” “At a time when marriage is trending downward and young couples are often choosing to remain childless, it’s important for the State of Ohio to make a …
Read More »
MOUNT VERNON, May 13, 2025 – The City of Mount Vernon’s outdoor warning sirens are scheduled to betested between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Bender Communications plansto test the sirens’ panels, and while it does not anticipate the sirens being activated during the work, that is apossibility.The maintenance will be postponed if …
Read More »
Legislation Passed by Mount Vernon City Council, May 12, 2025 Public Notice The following legislation was passed by Mount Vernon City Council on May 12, 2025,signed by Bruce Hawkins, President of Council, approved by Matthew Starr, Mayor, attestedby Todd Hill, Clerk of Council. The legislation is on file with the Clerk of Council, 40 PublicSquare, Mount Vernon, Ohio for public …
Read More »
10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM CORSA Renewal Update with Micheal Percy and Ali Redmond10:30 AM Departmental Update – Knox County I.T. Department11:00 AM Tax Increment Financing Discussion with Mayor Matt Starr and Area DevelopmentFoundation President Sam FilkinsResolutions to be Presented Appoint Sam Filkins, President of the Area Development Foundation (ADF), as theKnox County Board of Commissioners Designee/Representative for the …
Read More »
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 …
Read More »
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 …
Read More »
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 …
Read More »
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 …
Read More »
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 …
Read More »
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 …
Read More »
WMVO Good Times Great Oldies