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Central Ohio – Wildlife District One State Wildlife Officer Austin Levering, assigned to Knox County, received a complaint of a person raccoon hunting on private property without permission. Officer Levering contacted the hunter, and further investigation revealed that the hunter entered several other private properties without written permission. The subject was issued a summons for hunting without permission. The subject was …

GUESTS: Pat Crow- Old Business: New Business::New Employee Handbook – Prepare to discussLEGISLATION:Ordinance 2025-Ordinance 2025-Ordinance 2025-Resolution 2025-1 Renew and Appoint Rep/Alt to Regional Planning 2025- second readingResolution 2025-2 To Approve DKMM District’s Waste Mgmt. Plan- first readingResolution 2024-Report of Committees Chairs * FINANCE: FURAY: Pay bills WTR/WASTE WTR: FURAY: Update on Sand Filter Project: Water Rate increase +$5.00 for January …

Mount Vernon, OH – February is American Heart Month.Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. However,you can do a lot to protect your heart. Self-care is heart health care. Beingphysically active, eating healthier foods, getting enough sleep, not smoking,and finding ways to reduce stress are ways to help take care of our hearts. Knox Community …

The Philander Chase Conservancy, Kenyon College’s land trust, is pleased to announce that Evan Sternhas been selected as its new Project Coordinator. Stern’s appointment fills the role held previously bythe Conservancy’s current director, Amy Henricksen. Over the past twenty-five years the Philander Chase Conservancy has worked to conserve open spaceand important natural habitats within a five-mile radius of Kenyon College. …

Legislation Passed by Mount Vernon City Council, January 13, 2025 Public Notice The following legislation was passed by Mount Vernon City Council on January 13, 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 …

MOUNT VERNON, OH — Knox County Foundation is now accepting applications for scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. These scholarships are available to high school seniors, current college students, and adults pursuing associate, bachelor, or doctorate degrees. The Universal Scholarship Application can be accessed online at https://knoxcf.awardspring.com. The deadline for submission is Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Applicants seeking scholarships based …

10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Clemans Nelson & AssociatesResolutions to be Presented Approve Advertisement in the Mount Vernon News for Public Notice – Invitation to Bidfor the Knox County Engineer – County Highway Mechanic Truck. Approve Advertisement in the Mount Vernon News for Public Notice – Request forStatement of Qualifications for the Knox County Engineer Bridge Replacement Projects. Approve …

Downloads: Agenda  Agenda PacketI.Committee Meetings1.01-13-25 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 Dec 23, 2024 7:30 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.12-23-24 Land Use and Development Committee Meeting MinutesIX.Liquor Control License1.01-13-25 Liquor License TransferX.ProclamationXI.Persons speaking on Matters of City ConcernXII.Resolutions for Third ReadingXIII.Resolutions for Second Reading1.2024-136 : A Resolution Authorizing and Directing the …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibit, Retro, showcasing a wide range of artwork from artist Jeremie Riggleman. The exhibition will be held at Schnormeier Gallery from January 9 to March 14. The gallery will be closed February 24 through March 7 for MVNU’s spring break. Retro features the progression of Riggleman’s work as he …