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Downloads: Agenda  Agenda PacketI.Committee MeetingsII.MEETING WILL RECESS UNTIL 7:30 P.M.III.Call to Order1.Roll CallIV.InvocationV.Pledge of AllegianceVI.Acceptance of Minutes1.Minutes of Apr 24, 2023 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 ReadingXIV.Resolutions for First Reading1.2023-47 : A Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Auditor of the City of Mount Vernon to Make Supplemental …

Mount Vernon, OH – Nick Murphy, senior in the Computer Network Technology programat KCCC, finished in 4th place in the Network Administration using CISCO competition at theBusiness Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership Conference, which was held inAnaheim, California from April 26-30.Murphy was excited to compete against people from across the country. “The experienceI had at BPA Nationals was enjoyable. …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. — The No.25 Mount Vernon Nazarene University softball team (33-14) began play in the Crossroads League Tournament in Mount Vernon, Ohio on Thursday, May 4. No.3 MVNU began play against No.8 Taylor University (23-29) and won by a score of 7-4. MVNU trailed 3-0 heading into the bottom of the fifth. Despite the slow start, the Lady …

GAMBIER, Ohio — This May brings a chance for middle schoolers (grades 6–8) to have a unique musical, hands-on performance experience on Kenyon College’s campus. The inaugural Knox Rocks! program will give participants an opportunity to use instruments in a group led by musically trained college students, explore creating music beyond the classroom’s repertoire, and perform in the renowned Rosse …

(MOUNT VERNON, Ohio) — A former Knox County sheriff’s deputy pleaded guilty today on six felony charges related to theft from an elderly woman with Alzheimer’s disease, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today. “Today’s guilty plea holds the criminals accountable for their financial abuse,” Yost said. “The theft charge alone in this case carries a potential sentence of up …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (May 2, 2023) – Ariel-Foundation Park will host Mount Vernon’s fireworks on Tuesday, July 4th. The fireworks, expected to start around 10 p.m., will be preceded by a concert at the Schnormeier Event Center, with openers McLennon at 5:30 p.m., the Sirens Duo at 6:15 p.m., and headliners Parrots of the Caribbean at 7:00 p.m. Kicking off the …

Mount Vernon, OH – Ed Lambert, Career Based Intervention (CBI) instructor at KnoxCounty Career Center (KCCC), received the Gold Star Award at the CBI 2023 SpringConference Awards Ceremony held the last week of April. Lambert has dedicated 40 years to guiding and educating students in Ohio. Lambertbegan teaching with the Department of Youth Services in Scioto Village at William K. …

News releaseSubject: Major change to 1300 WMVO-AMDate: May 1, 2023  Over the last several years 1300 AM WMVO has experienced major engineering issues. In fact, 1300 AM has been on low power (25watts) for over two years. We spent tens of thousands of dollars consulting with multiple engineering firms conducting field work and extended research. We received multiple solutions costing …

A Blood Drive is set for Wednesday, May 3, at the Fredericktown HS gym from 8am-6pm. We are halfway to our goal but need around 70 more donors to sign up. It’s the 7th annual Fredericktown Community Blood Drive. We have awesome incentives including a coupon for a FREE local Domino’s pizza, thanks to Brian Edler, and a $10 e-gift …

Mount Vernon, OH – The SkillsUSA State Competition was held in Columbus, Ohio onApril 25th & 26th. The SkillsUSA State Competition brings over 5,000 competitors, business and industrypartners, instructors, and vendors together in over 100 contests in all 16 Career Pathways toshowcase Career and Technical Education in Ohio. Jack Fowler, senior in KCCC’s Automotive Technology program, won first place in …