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COLUMBUS, Ohio – Eligible Ohioans age 60 and older will once again have access to $50 in fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, fresh cut herbs, and unprocessed honey in 2025 through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) announced today. Applications for the 2025 season of the SFMNP are now available online at this link on the website …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Schnormeier Gallery is proud to present Synergy — Senior Graphic Design Exhibit. This exhibit will be on display in the gallery through April 30. A reception for the seniors will take place at the Schnormeier Gallery on Friday, April 25, from 5:30-8 p.m. Synergy showcases the work of nine exceptional graphic designers — Cora Andrews, Marhin …

10:30 AM Call to OrderDepartmental Updates10:30 AM Knox County Department of Job and Family Services Children Services 2024 Snapshot11:00 AM Knox County Dog Shelter Monthly Report for March 2025Resolutions to be Presented Authorize Jeff Pickrell, Director of the Knox County Water and Wastewater, as aSigning Agent for the purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab fromChevrolet-GMC of Mount …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University is thrilled to announce the return of its in-person MBA program starting this August! After several years of offering online graduate programs exclusively, MVNU is bringing back a face-to-face classroom experience. Classes will be held every Monday night from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on MVNU’s main campus. “We’re thrilled to launch …

The City of Mount Vernon is pleased to provide important updates ontwo major infrastructure projects: the Mansfield Avenue improvements and Fairgrounds Road upgrades.These efforts are part of the City’s continued commitment to enhancing public safety, improvingtransportation efficiency, and preparing for future growth. “These infrastructure projects represent a significant investment in the future of Mount Vernon and KnoxCounty. They are essential …

Mayor Matt Starr gave updates on the City Tuesday on WMVO 150 People attended the Jerry and Joy Clinger Easter Egg Hunt in Mount Vernon this past Saturday. The event had been on hiatus since 2020 Property Transfer Legislation had a second reading regarding a parking lot across from 18 East Vine Street having the Mount Vernon Parking Company giving …

GAMBIER, Ohio — Hundreds of people are expected to visit Kenyon College’s Brown Family Environmental Center (BFEC) on Saturday, April 19, to celebrate Earth Day as part of a free, family-friendly event.  The annual “Keep It Wild” festival is open to the public and will include games and activities, food trucks, live music and environmentally-focused vendors and organizations. It will take place …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – The 2025 Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival welcomescountry star Craig Morgan on Saturday, August 9 at 8:30 p.m. at the Public Square. Fridaynight’s main stage headliners are the Sorelle sisters, with Thursday night’s show featuringCentral Ohio’s iconic Phil Dirt & the Dozers. ABOUT CRAIG MORGAN:Singer, author, actor, and soldier Craig Morgan has made a name …

10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Departmental Update – Knox County Water and Wastewater Knox County Water and Wastewater Monthly Report10:30 AM Present Knox County 911 Dispatcher of the Year Award10:40 AM Present Knox County 911 Proclamation for National Public Safety TelecommunicatorWeekResolutions to be Presented Approve Advertisement for Social Media Outlets and County Website for Bids for theKnox County Engineer’s …

Two land conservation organizations – the Philander Chase Conservancy and the Owl Creek Conservancy were recently recognized for 25 years of work in Knox County. At a ceremony on March 13, State Representative Mark Hiner presented commendations from the Ohio House of Representatives to both organizations, who will be jointly celebrating their milestone anniversaries throughout 2025. Since their respective foundings in 2000, the two non-governmental groups have …