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Drenda Keesee responded Tuesday Morning to Allegations of a crime involving a Megachurch, Faith Life Church in New Albany she and her husband are listed as Pastors at while on the show as a Knox County Commissioner. She said in a statement to a question of allegations on AM Knox County on WMVO Tuesday and she responded “No I don’t …

The Knox County Foundation is pleased to announce the distribution of more than $475,000 in grants to support a diverse range of projects and programs that will benefit Knox County residents. These grants, awarded through the first cycle of the Foundation’s 2025 Competitive Grantmaking Program, reflect the Foundation’s commitment to assessing and responding to emerging and evolving community needs in …

Legislation Passed by Mount Vernon City Council, February 10, 2025 Public Notice The following legislation was passed by Mount Vernon City Council on February 10, 2025,signed by Bruce Hawkins, President of Council, approved by Matthew Starr, Mayor, attestedby Todd Hill, Clerk of Council. The legislation is on file with the Clerk of Council, 40 PublicSquare, Mount Vernon, Ohio for public …

10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM WMVO Radio Line10:30 AM Departmental Update – Knox County I.T. Department I.T. Monthly Report11:00 AM Bid Opening – Knox County Engineer – County Highway Mechanic TruckResolutions to be Presented Approve Contract for Hosted Online Index Books Annual Renewal for the Knox CountyRecorder in the amount of $4,800.00. Authorize Participation in the Ohio Local Agricultural …

Habitat for Humanity Knox County, OH is excited to welcome Sarah Scott as the new Director of Community Engagement. Sarah joined the team in February and will play a vital role in strengthening the organization’s work in Knox County. As Director of Community Engagement, Sarah will be responsible for planning, coordinating,and executing a comprehensive community engagement plan. Her role includes …

Mount Vernon, Ohio -– The Knox County Land Bank is proud to announce it has secured thefinal piece of funding needed to revitalize the first floor of 18 E. Vine St. The project plansinclude adding new office and restaurant space to the downtown building and a complete façaderenovation. The $1 million JobsOhio Vibrant Communities Grant completed the capital stack theLand …

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office told us in an email that the Licking County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Knox County Commissioner and that they recused themselves because of her place in the community and that the FBI declined to take the case (the email states that the Sheriff’s Office was denied assistance and they state they have never been …

Downloads: Agenda  Agenda Packet I.Committee Meetings1.02-10-25 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 Jan 27, 2025 7:30 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.01-27-25 Streets and Public Buildings Committee Meeting Minutes2.01-27-25 Employee and Community Relations Committee Meeting Minutes3.01-27-25 Utilities Committee Meeting MinutesIX.Liquor Control LicenseX.ProclamationXI.Persons speaking on Matters of City ConcernXII.Resolutions for Third Reading1.2025-02 : …

(TOLEDO, Ohio) – The Ohio Creativity Trail debuted at the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion this morning, February 7th. This collection of 109 sites across Ohio showcases the work of writers, musicians, painters, glass-blowers and other creatives who’ve made their mark on artistic expression. It is the second of six planned driving trails for America 250-Ohio’s signature Trails & Tales …

Mount Vernon, OH – The Mount Vernon Police Department (MVPD) held its second annualAwards Banquet on February 1 at the historic Woodward Opera House. The event celebrated thededication and achievements of MVPD officers throughout the past year, recognizing those whohave gone above and beyond in their service to the community. One of the evening’s most prestigious honors, Officer of the …