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COLUMBUS – Today, the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC) approved a draft funding list for major new construction projects. The draft list includes $295.2 million for construction funding on 8 projects, $9.1 million for new project development funding on 3 projects, and $15 million for additional project development funding on 3 projects. In total, it’s a $319.3 million investment in 14 projects across …

MOUNT VERNON — The Food For The Hungry board has announced a Summer grant opportunity directed to reach churches, agencies, and organizations that provide Summer food distribution programs to fill the gap for families with children home from school. Thanks to the outstanding generosity of Knox County, the funds raised during the 2024 FFTH Drive Season totaled $342,459.11. The FFTH board has …

Monday Night Mount Vernon City Council met and LeNan Hager had her first meeting representing the 4th Ward after the resignation of Mike Miller. Hager will be on the Parks and Recreation Committee and be on the committee for Foundation Park Conservancy. She will also be part of the Shade Tree and Beautification Commission. Mayor Starr says the Comprehensive Plan …

Last Month it was announced a Food Hall would be going in at the former Mount Vernon News Building and we caught up with Sam Filkens, the Vice President of the Knox Area Development Foundation to find out more about the project. Filkins says they will not be a more than 10 percent menu overlap in the Food Hall meaning …

Danville School District is undergoing a transformative shift in its athletics department. Jason Snively, the school’s Superintendent is spearheading this change. The district will soon have a dedicated full-time athletic director, Jill Lyons, to enhance support for coaches and athletes. Lyons, previously a softball coach and elementary teacher, will transition to her new role on August first, focusing solely on …

10:00 AM Call to OrderDepartmental Updates10:00 AM Knox County Human Resources Human Resources Monthly Report10:30 AM Knox County Emergency Management AgencyResolutions to be Presented Approve Advertisement in the Mount Vernon News for a Public Hearing Notice for TDPetroleum, Inc., Salt Brine Application.County Administrator UpdatesCommissioner Committee UpdatesAcceptance of Previous MinutesBoard of Commissioners – Regular Session – Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Meeting …

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal has awarded approximately $2.52 million to fire departments across the state to better train and equip first responders and protect Ohio communities. The funds were awarded through SFM’s annual Equipment and Training Reimbursement grant programs for 2025.   This year, 141 departments in 70 counties will split more than $2 million to …

The Mount Vernon City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 28, 2025at 6:55 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 40 Public Square, Mount Vernon, Ohiofor the purpose of hearing public comment considering a rezoning proposal submitted bythe City Development Services Manager for review by the Municipal PlanningCommission for a recommendation to City Council for parcels #66-05624.000. …

MVNU professor Dr. John Packard, shown here directing during a performance earlier this school year, will lead the Symphonic Wind Ensemble at their spring concert, to be held Tuesday, March 25, in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium. The event, which begins at 7:30 p.m., is free and open to the public. (Photo courtesy of Mount Vernon Nazarene University) MOUNT VERNON, Ohio …

Downloads: Agenda  Agenda Packet I.Committee Meetings1.03-24-25 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 Mar 10, 2025 7:30 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.03-10-24A Streets and Public Buildings Committee Meeting Minutes2.03-10-25B Streets and Public Buildings Committee Meeting MinutesIX.Liquor Control LicenseX.ProclamationXI.Persons speaking on Matters of City ConcernXII.Resolutions for Third ReadingXIII.Resolutions for Second Reading1.2025-32 : A …