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Mount Vernon, OH- The Knox County Career Center Building Trades programrecognized seven students who earned the status of “Building Trades Elite.” “Building Trades Elite” (BT Elite) is a program generated by Colby Clippinger, KCCCBuilding Trades instructor, and the KCCC Building Trades Advisory Council that began in2019-2020. The program’s criteria centers around attendance, discipline, industry credentialing,and extracurricular activities. A point system …

Mayor Matt Starr with the City of Mount Vernon  said that over the recent three-day weekend, local road crews worked tirelessly to ensure safe driving conditions. On Saturday, six drivers logged 36 twelve-hour shifts, utilizing 75 tons of salt. Sunday saw five drivers working from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., accumulating 52 twelve-hour shifts and spreading 111 tons of salt. …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — The Music Department at Mount Vernon Nazarene University will present some of the 2024-2025 music scholarship recipients in recital on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 7:30 p.m. in Thorne Performance Hall in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Fine Arts Center. A reception will follow. The community is invited to attend this free event. The concert will feature several instrumental …

Today’s Date: February 17, 2025 ☒ Original Notification☐ Updated InformationRoad: Howard Danville RoadLocation: at the intersection of Magers Road Start Date: February 17, 2025 Start Time: 10:00 a.m. End Date: February 21, 2025 End Time: 4:00 p.m. Nearest Address North of Closure: 12606 Howard Danville RoadNearest Address South of Closure: 12561 East StreetReason for Closure: Tree RemovalType of Closure: This …

Knox County Treasurer, Shelley Coon, reminds property owners real estate taxes are due on Friday,February 21, 2025. Tax bills were mailed out on January 21st. Payments may be made in the Treasurer’s Office Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm.Payment can also be made on line through the treasurer’s site at www.co.knox.oh.us . There is a feecharged by the third …

With February being American Heart Month, it’s only fitting to become educated on heart disease and healthy heart habits. In 2019, heart disease was the leading cause of death in Knox County. Considered the number one killer, heart disease earned that status because it is a complex condition influenced by lifestyle factors, including poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, high …

 Join us for a free Doc Talk on Thursday, March 20, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Jarrett Helming, DO is now offering the Anterior (front) Hip Replacement surgery that is less invasive and allows you to go home the same day. Learn more about what the surgery entails and who qualifies. This event is open to the community and will be held …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — The Music Department at Mount Vernon Nazarene University will present some of the 2024-2025 music scholarship recipients in recital on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 7:30 p.m. in Thorne Performance Hall in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Fine Arts Center. A reception will follow. The community is invited to attend this free event. The concert will feature several instrumental …

The Mount Vernon City Council has CANCELED a Public Hearing scheduled forMonday, February 24, 2025 at 6:55 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 40 PublicSquare, Mount Vernon, Ohio. The purpose of the public hearing was to hear publiccomment considering a rezoning proposal submitted by the City Development ServicesManager for review by the Municipal Planning Commission for a recommendation toCity …

Mount Vernon Farmers Market Vendor Orientation Saturday, February 22, 2025, 9:00a.m. at the Ramser 4H Activity Center (700 Perimeter Drive, Mount Vernon) This meeting is for new and existing vendors. The meeting will review the market guidelines, license requirements, cost, and answer questions. For more information contact Market Coordinator Millie Potter at 740-390-0501,or  OSU Extension Educator Sabrina Schirtzinger at 740-397-0401 …