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Mount Vernon’s top park featured on Ohio Creativity Trail

(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 …

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Mount Vernon Police Department Hosts Second Annual Awards Banquet

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 …

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Experience Mount Vernon Launches NEW Seasonal Downtown Pole Banner Sponsorship Program

Mount Vernon, OH — Experience Mount Vernon is excited to announce the launch of its new seasonal Downtown Pole Banner Sponsorship Program, designed to celebrate the charm and vibrancy of Downtown Mount Vernon. This new initiative offers local businesses, organizations, and individuals the opportunity to showcase their community pride while enhancing the beauty of downtown streets with seasonal, eye-catching designs. …

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City of Mount Vernon Mayor on hand for Groundbreaking of Liberty Crossing Project

Mayor Matt Starr was on hand for the Groundbreaking of the Liberty Crossing Project. Mayor Starr says the housing development on Newark Road marks a new chapter in Mount Vernon. He says the housing development will bring new opportunities, growth and vibrancy to the community. The development includes a mix of single- and multi-family homes, townhomes, and patio homes. The …

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Danville Village Council meets Tuesday Night

GUESTS: Old Business: New Business: New Lease with School for Park- 25 years:New Employee Handbook – Prepare to discussLEGISLATION:Ordinance 2025-Ordinance 2025-Ordinance 2025-Resolution 2025-1 Renew and Appoint Rep/Alt to Regional Planning 2025- final readingResolution 2025-2 To Approve DKMM District’s Waste Mgmt. Plan- emergencyResolution 2024-Report of Committees Chairs * FINANCE: FURAY: Pay bills WTR/WASTE WTR: FURAY: Update on Sand Filter Project: Water …

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Knox County Commissioners meet Tuesday

10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau10:30 AM CDC of Ohio, Inc.Resolutions to be Presented Approve Grant of Easement for Fencing Purposes to Jeremy and Jamie Waite, 101Crystal Avenue, Mount Vernon, Ohio, in Clinton Township – Knox County Parcel 12-50091.000. Approve Proposal from Burgess and Niple for the Knox County Park District BridgeInspection (#4233715 Kokosing …

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KCCC Students Qualify for Business Professionals of America State Competition

Mount Vernon, OH – Knox County Career Center students competed in the BusinessProfessionals of America (BPA) Region IV competition on Thursday, January 23rd.KCCC students in the Computer Network Technology (CNT), CollegeU-Business(CLGU), Digital Media and Software Development (DMSD), and Pre-Professional Mentorship(PPM) programs competed against students from Delaware Hayes High School, Delaware AreaCareer Center, Highland High School, and Tri-Rivers Career Center.BPA is …

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Fatal Crash in Morrow County

For Immediate Release: February 3, 2025 Fatal Crash in Morrow County Mount Gilead – The Mount Gilead Post is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 05:32 AM, on US Route 42 near milepost 10 in Gilead Township, Morrow County. Summer R. Kennard, age 20 of Cardington, was operating a 2010 Toyota RAV4 eastbound …

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Fredericktown Village Council meets Monday Night

COUNCIL MEMBERS Ray Brewer, Mollie de Rojas, James Hobson, Rick Lanuzza, ScottMcKnight, Ryan ShoemakerMONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2025 – 7:00 P.M.CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALLINVOCATIONPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEAPPROVE MINUTES FROM JANUARY 21, 2025 MEETINGVISITOR COMMENTSLEGISLATION (Second Reading) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01 – RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THEDELAWARE, KNOX, MARION, MORROW JOINT SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENTDISTRICT’S SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN FIVE YEAR UPDATE (Second Reading) …

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Danville-Brinkhaven Law Reports

Jan. 25 A 21 yr. old male from Danville was arrested and charged with OVI, expired OL,and a firearms violation. A 49 yr. old female from Danville was arrested and charged with obstruction. A 57 yr. old male from Danville was arrested and charged with speeding, OVI,resisting arrest, and assault on a police officer. Said male was indicted by theKnox …

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