10:30 AM Call to OrderDepartmental Updates10:30 AM Knox County Department of Job and Family Services11:00 AM Knox County Dog Shelter Monthly Report for January 2025.Resolutions to be Presented Approve Advertisement in the Mount Vernon News for Request for Proposals for theKnox County Department of Job and Family Services Career Quest 2025 Event. Approve Advertisement in the Mount Vernon News for …
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You’re invited to kick off the summer at Ariel-Foundation Park with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder on Saturday, June 21! Tickets are on sale now Presented by Ariel-Foundation Park and the Mount Vernon Arts Consortium, sponsored by Ariel Corporation. A key figure in modern bluegrass, Skaggs has spent decades shaping the genre while honoring its deep roots. Accompanied by his …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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