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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 …

10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Public Hearing for Salt Brine Application from TD Petroleum10:15 AM – Palmer Energy – Bob Snavely – Knox County Aggregate ProgramResolutions to be Presented Approve Salt Brine Application from TD Petroleum. Proclaim May 4th through May 10th, 2025, as Public Service Recognition Week. Approve Memorandum of Understanding between the Ohio Department ofTransportation (ODOT), the …

A rare legal case in Ohio has resulted in multiple law enforcement agencies receiving reimbursement from a one hundred thousand dollar bond forfeiture. Randy Wilhelm, who faced serious charges including felonious assault and was a known firearms collector, failed to appear for his court hearing, leading to a large-scale police response In 2022. Agencies from across central Ohio, including the …

Knox County Prosecutor Chip McConville gave an update on Michael Greywolf, who last month was found guilty of rape charges. 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 …

National Nurses Month, celebrated in May, is a time to recognize and honor the contributions of nurses. A week-long celebration from May 6-12 is known as National Nurses Week, and the month of May is dedicated to acknowledging their vital role in healthcare. They know firsthand what their patients need to be safe and comfortable and how to improve their quality of …

KCH is partnering with Safe Kids Worldwide to host a FREE drive-up car seat check on Saturday, May 17 from 10 AM – 2 PM in the Wright Family Medical Pavilion main parking lot. Getting car seats checked is crucial because it ensures proper installation and use, significantly reducing the risk of serious injury or death in a crash. Our …

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 …

The following is a list of city streets to be swept. The Street Department is asking for cooperation fromresidents in having their automobiles moved on the day their street is scheduled for sweeping. Next week’sschedule is as follows:NOTE: This schedule is subject to change or cancellation.Monday – May 5 Laurelwood Dr., Laurel Ct., Laurel Valley Dr., Laurel Hill Ct., Fox …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — In celebration of Arbor Day, Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Campus Tree Advisory Committee led the planting of two Sweetbay Magnolia trees recently and will add a Bald Cypress to this year’s plantings later in May. The event reflects MVNU’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and campus beautification. The selected tree species contribute to increased biodiversity on campus. …