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Mount Vernon, Oh, April 7th 2025 – The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce today that ithas been recognized for excellence in training management in 2024 by Lexipol, the leading provider ofsolutions that empower performance excellence in public safety. This is the fourth consecutive year TheKnox County Sheriff’s Office has earned this recognition.The Lexipol Connect program tracks and …

Gambier Village CouncilApril 7, 20257:00 P.M.Regular MeetingAgendaCall Meeting to OrderPledge of AllegianceRoll Call of Council by Fiscal OfficerApproval of March 3, 2025 Council Meeting MinutesApproval of March Bills PaidOpen to the AudienceMayor’s ReportAdministrator’s ReportFiscal Officer’s ReportSolicitor’s ReportCommittee reportsCouncil Business: Resolution 2025-05 Resolution approving the Delaware Knox Marion Morrow SolidWaste Management Plan- 3rd reading Resolution 2025-08 Resolution authorizing the Village to …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Una Voce Chamber Choir will present a spring concert on Saturday, April 12, at 11 a.m. at The historic Quarry Chapel, 10930 Quarry Road, Gambier, Ohio.  The concert is free and open to the public. Una Voce, an a cappella chamber choir, consists of 20 auditioned members under the direction of Mrs. …

THE SUSPECT WAS IDENTIFIED AS 29 YEAR OLD DOMINIC ANTONIO MCDONALD. MOUNT VERNON MUNICIPAL COURT RECORDS SHOW MCDONALD BOND IS SET AT 100,000 DOLLARS WITHOUT THE 10 PERCENT PROVISION. HIS NEXT HEARING IS SET FOR APRIL 7TH

10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Bid Opening for Knox County Engineer – Danville Amity Road Phase II SafetyImprovements10:05 AM Mobility Management UpdateResolutions to be Presented Approve Public Notice Advertisement in the Mount Vernon News for Public Hearing #1for the PY2025 Knox County CDBG Programs. Approve Public Notice Advertisement in the Mount Vernon News for Two PublicMeeting Requirements for the …

Mount Vernon, OH – Knox County Career Center (KCCC) students in LandscapeDesign & Management competed in the National Collegiate Landscape Competition at ColoradoState University that was held March 17-22. KCCC was 1 of 2 high schools that competed in theevent with over 50 schools and 700 competitors. Charley Beheler placed 21st in Compact Excavator. Hudson Henry placed 25th inCompact Track …

Knox Public Health invites the community to join in celebrating National Public Health Week from April 7-13, 2025, as we recognize 30 years of advancing health and well-being for all. Public health is more than healthcare—it’s about creating communities where everyone has access to clean air and water, nutritious food, essential health services, and strong personal connections. The 2025 focus …

Mount Vernon, OH – The SkillsUSA State Competition was held in Columbus, Ohio onMarch 18th & 19th at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. 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. KCCC had 17 students who competed …

Mount Vernon, OH – The National Association of Landscape Professionals Foundationannounced their annual national scholarships at the National Collegiate Landscape Competitionat Colorado State University. Kennedy Auker, a senior in Landscape Design & Management, was awarded the $1,000Stephen Hillenmeyer Landscape Services Scholarship. Auker said, “Receiving the Stephen Hillenmeyer Landscape Services Scholarship,presented by the National Association of Landscape Professionals, is an incredible …

Mount Vernon, OH – Ellis Brothers, Inc. will soonunveil a powerful symbol of its commitment to women’s health: acustom-designed truck featuring a striking pink exterior. Thisinitiative aims to raise awareness and vital funds for the Women’sHealth fund through the Foundation for Knox Community Hospital. The company will donate a portion of the proceeds from theconcrete delivered with the pink truck …