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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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COMMITTEE MEETINGSMount Vernon City CouncilCommittee Meeting ScheduleApril 28, 20256:30-6:45 p.m. Police Department hourly employees Employee & Community Relations Woods6:45-6:54 p.m. Knox County Comprehensive Plan Land Use & Development Keener6:55-7:15 p.m. Public hearing: Rezone of 0 SouthMainLand Use & Development Keener 04-28-25 Committee Meeting ScheduleMEETING WILL RECESS UNTIL 7:30 P.M.CALL TO ORDERAttendee Title StatusJanis Seavolt At Large PresentTammy Woods Third Ward …
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The City of Mount Vernon is once again having a Spring Clean-up Day,with a couple of changes from last year. This year’s event takes place Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to noon, at a new location – Ariel~Foundation Park, in front of the Schnormeier Events Center. And whereas prior clean-ups were open only to City residents, this year’s event, …
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2025– In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month thisMay, the Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau (KCCVB) is excited to promote KnoxCounty’s green spaces with their Wilderness & Well-being Guide. This initiative encouragesboth community members and visitors to explore the abundant green spaces and outdooramenities Knox County has to offer as a way to support their mental and emotional well-being.The …
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10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Executive Session Regarding Pre-Audit ConferenceResolutions to be Presented Approve the “Together Knox” Knox County Comprehensive Plan. Approve Utility Permit from Ohio Cumberland Gas for Rangeline Road in PleasantTownship. Approve the Bid Award for the Knox County Engineer – 2025 Annual Resurfacing toSmall’s Asphalt Paving, Inc., in the amount of $2,298,273,.95. Approve the Bid Award …
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GAMBIER, Ohio — Financial technology entrepreneur Matthew Voorhees has committed $25 million to Kenyon College, his alma mater and a leading liberal arts college in central Ohio. His gift will launch a new initiative that connects Kenyon’s interdisciplinary learning with hands-on experiences to equip graduates to lead in a complex and changing world. “As an English major who went on to …
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