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Dairy and Swine Showmanship Results in Knox County Fair

Exhibitor: Ball, TylerExhibitor #: 215Club: KNOX CATTLE KIDS Department Division Class Entry Result Type Result Value Dairy Dairy Showmanship 2784 Award Champion 1st Year Showman Exhibitor: Bouton, JillianExhibitor #: 303Club: KNOX CATTLE KIDS Department Division Class Entry Result Type Result Value Dairy Dairy Showmanship 888 Award Reserve Champion Senior Showman Exhibitor: Dice-Belcher, RemingtonExhibitor #: 329Club: CLOVERS OF THE VALLEY Department …

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Staley, Zollars awarded for Top Rabbits at Knox County Fair

Grand Champion Market Rabbit      Dawson Staley Reserve Grand Champion Market Rabbit Ryan Zollars 3rd Overall Payton Frietag 4th Overall Dallas Holmes 5th Overall Colton Clutter 6th Overall Macey Miller 7th Overall Kayla Linn 8th Overall Elliana Troyer 9th Overall Sophia Garver 10th Overall Austin Flagg

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25th Annual ‘Go Pink for a Cure’ Raises Funds for Breast Cancer

The 25th Annual Go Pink for a Cure was sold out weeks before it was held on June 24. In various shades of pink, the 100+ participants’ camaraderie was evident as they came together to honor all those affected by breast cancer. (Participants included golfers, card players, and contributors). With 18 golf foursomes and 28 table game players, the day was full of community, …

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Mount Vernon City Council meets Monday Night

Downloads: Agenda  Agenda Packet I.Committee Meetings1.07-24-23 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 Jul 10, 2023 7:30 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.07-10-23A Parks and Lands Committee Meeting Minutes2.07-10-23B Parks and Lands Committee Meeting Minutes3.07-10-23A Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting Minutes4.07-10-23B Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting Minutes5.07-10-23C Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting Minutes6.07-10-23D …

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Knox County Fair Day 2

The Knox County Fair official kick off day July 23rd! Gates open at 8:00am. Junior Fair 4H starts the day at 9am with Flower and Vegetable judging. Market Rabbit show and Equine Dressage show kicks off at 10 AM. Bring the kids out between at 1-8 for the Dino-Roar in Kid’s Land or stop by the Main Stage for the …

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Knox County Fair Day 1

The Knox County Fair kicks off on Saturday July 22nd at 6:00AM. All the 4H / Junior Fair participants will bring in their animals for check ins or set up their projects in the barns and buildings. While that is going on up on the hill. Come down to the Grandstand at 12 noon or at 5:30PM for some OHHA …

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Knox County Fair 2023

Knox County Fair July 23rd – July 29th Daily Fair Schedule: SATURDAY 7/22/2023 SA 6:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M. Junior Fair Swine Check in, Weigh In and Move in (weigh directly off Trailers. Animals will Weigh-In directly following Check-In station) 4-H 8:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. Junior Fair Non-livestock Project Check In (this includes 4-H and FFA) FSB 9:00 A.M. Junior Fair Crop and Shop …

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 SUMMER FRONT PORCH CONCERT SERIES HAPPENING IN MOUNT VERNON

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – Joe & Marty Bell, Nellie Six Productions, and Sarah Goslee Reed invite you to the Summer Front Porch Concert Series.  The Front Porch Concert Series is an eagerly awaited event that will capture the essence of warm summer nights and live music. After the very successful first event was held on June 30th, we invite you to …

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Knox County Chamber of Commerce has many events coming up

Knox County Safety Council July 18th from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Safety Council1451 Gambier Road, Mount Vernon The Knox County Safety Council is accepting new members for the upcoming program year, through July 31, 2023. Safety Council members can earn a 3% rebate on their Ohio workers’ compensation premium by participating throughout the year. In addition, members can:• Learn …

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Keener Launches campaign for State Rep Seat in 98th District

MOUNT VERNON, OH – Republican Amber Keener launched her campaign for State Representative in the 98th District which includes Eastern Knox County and all of Holmes and Coshocton Counties.  “As a mother of five children I was drawn to get more involved in 2020 in order to protect what is special in Ohio for my children and the next generation. As …

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