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MTVarts will hold auditions for their summer production of Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5: The Musical on Saturday, April 12, at warehouse14, 14 East Ohio Ave, Mount Vernon, Ohio. To register, visit www.mtvarts.com, click the registration link, and complete the form. Auditions are open to those 18 and older, with two sessions available: 9:30 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. Callbacks are Sunday, April 13 …

Road ClosureLocation: Mansfield AvenueBetween: Belmont Avenue and Nuce RoadReason for Closure: Gas line work Road Closed to all traffic. Not open to emergency traffic. Start: 3/27/2025 8:30:00 AMEnd: 3/27/2025 5:00:00 PM Requested By: Global Energy PartnersComments: Work includes an open cut trench across the road. Please call Jeremy Richardson at 330-987-3086 if you have questions regarding this closure. Do not …

10:30 AM Call to Order10:30 AM Bid Opening – Opportunity Knox Flooring Project10:45 AM Bid Opening – Opportunity Knox Roofing ProjectResolutions to be Presented Approve Advertisement for a Public Notice in the Mount Vernon News for the KnoxCounty Department of Job and Family Services Summer Job Coach Positions. Approve Temporary Permit Tenancy Form for the purpose of acknowledging the sale …

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 …