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GAMBIER, Ohio — The Kenyon College women’s tennis team (12-5, 5-0 NCAC) continued its conference dominance on a beautiful Sunday afternoon on the outdoor courts of their home Jasper Tennis Center, sweeping Oberlin College (7-8, 3-2 NCAC) 7-0 in North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) action. The victory extends Kenyon’s remarkable streak to 37 consecutive regular-season NCAC wins, which dates back …

(MOUNT VERNON) After three days of testimony involving a dozen witnesses, aKnox County jury found Michael Greywolf guilty of two counts of rape late Thursdayafternoon. Greywolf had been charged with forcible rape and rape of a child less thanthirteen years of age for a course of conduct with a now teenage victim. The jurydeliberated for about four hours after hearing …

MOUNT VERNON — During uncertain times for food banks and hot meals in Ohio, Food For The Hungry President Austin Swallow offers encouragement to Knox County. “At Food For The Hungry, we remain unwavering in our commitment to support local food initiatives and our community, especially in these challenging times. Despite the announced financial cuts which may impact our food …

MOUNT VERNON – One of downtown’s favorite weekend traditions will return to the Public Square beginning on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The Mount Vernon Farmers Market is the place to be on Saturday mornings May through October for locally grown fruits and vegetables, locally raised beef, chicken, pork and eggs, honey, maple syrup, baked goods, unique jellies, flowers, personal care products …

10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Departmental Update – Knox County 911 911 Monthly Report for MarchResolutions to be Presented Acknowledge the Knox County 911 Dispatcher of the Year for 2024. Authorize the Knox County Water and Wastewater Director to Dispose and/or SellObsolete Items via an online sale or trade-in. Declaring It Necessary to Renew All of a Ten-Year Levy …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University is excited to announce the appointment of Rev. Jon Nicholas as the new Executive Director of Traditional Enrollment, effective June 1. With a remarkable 25-year background in church ministry and leadership, Jon is poised to bring invaluable experience and a passion for higher education to this important role. In his new role …

Interchurch Social Services of Knox County (ISS) is celebrating the acquisition oftheir new location in Centerburg on April 27 with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at2:00 p,m. with shopping until 4:00 p.m. Other activities include Finger Foods,Scavenger Hunt and Raffles for all ages, according to Carolyn Feergus, ISSExecutive Director. The public is invited to attend and tour the enlarged facility. The …

As of April 8, 2025, there are now a total of 14 confirmed cases, seven of which are Ohio residents, linked to the initial case of measles in Knox County. These individuals have isolated and their symptoms are being monitored throughout their isolation periods. Knox Public Health (KPH) has been working with identified exposures since contact tracing began and they …

10:00 AM WMVO Radio Line10:30 AM Call to Order10:30 AM Departmental Update – Knox County I.T. Department I.T. Monthly Report for March 2025Resolutions to be Presented Proclaim April 13 – 19, 2025, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Approve Advertisement in the Mount Vernon News for a Legal Notice – Request forProposals for Participants Eligible for Knox County Department of …

A trial for Michael Graywolf will begin on Tuesday in Knox County Common Pleas Court. Graywolf is charged with two counts of rape of a child, a count of rape of a child under 13. Graywolf is facing Life in Prison if convicted. Knox County Prosecutor Chip McConville expects the trial to last throughout the week. Patrick Yoder is charged …