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COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) has awarded more than $23 million in federal funding for traffic safety programs across the state for Federal Fiscal Year 2026. These funds, directed to OTSO by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), will support a wide range of initiatives aimed at reducing traffic-related fatalities …

 On behalf of the Foundation for Knox Community Hospital, we are excited to announce the purchase of the Scout Radar Localization System, an innovative technology that enhances precision and comfort in breast cancer surgery. This major advancement amounts to $82,545, which was made possible through the work of the local Go Pink Committee: Barbara Barry, Chair, Amy Brechler, Diane Carioti, Julie …

GAMBIER, Ohio — Kenyon graduate Sam Bowden has been awarded a coveted 2026 Marshall Scholarship to study in the United Kingdom. A member of the Class of 2024 from Cincinnati, Bowden aims to use the distinguished award — given to 43 scholars this year — to study Eastern European history and languages, focusing on the connections between literature, language and politics …

Schmidt Sciences is funding a faculty-led AI project to help preserve endangered archives as part of the nonprofit’s Humanities and AI Virtual Institute. GAMBIER, Ohio — Kenyon College has received a substantial gift to expand its interdisciplinary work bridging artificial intelligence and the humanities. The award from Schmidt Sciences — a nonprofit dedicated to accelerating scientific knowledge and breakthroughs — will provide …

On December 9, 2025, at approximately 6:16 p.m., the Knox County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an injured person at a residence on King Road in Howard, Ohio. Deputies responded and discovered the individual was deceased from apparent stab wounds.  Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit, with assistance from the Knox County Coroner’s Office and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation …

Legislation Passed by Mount Vernon City Council, December 8, 2025 Public Notice The following legislation was passed by Mount Vernon City Council on December 8, 2025,signed by Bruce Hawkins, President of Council, approved by Matthew Starr, Mayor, andattested by Zachary Sherman, Clerk of Council. The legislation is on file with the Clerk ofCouncil, 40 Public Square, Mount Vernon, Ohio for …

MOUNT VERNON, OH – December 9, 2025 – The Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau (KCCVB) is proud to announce the launch of Knox Voices, a collaborative community storytelling project developed in partnership with the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County. The initiative aims to collect and preserve contemporary stories, memories, and personal histories that define the unique people and …

MOUNT VERNON — Knox County local media outlets and community partners will join together on Friday, Dec. 12, for the 44th annual Food For The Hungry (FFTH) Drive Day. The 2025 Drive Goal of $340,000 and as much food collected as possible will benefit The Salvation Army, Interchurch Social Services, and dozens of other food assistance initiatives in Knox County.  …

Downloads: Agenda  Agenda Packet I.HR Onboarding 6:10 – 6:30 p.m.II.Committee Meetings1.Council Committee Schedule 2025-12-08III.MEETING WILL RECESS UNTIL 7:30 P.M.IV.Call to Order1.Roll CallV.InvocationVI.Pledge of AllegianceVII.Acceptance of Minutes1.Minutes of Nov 24, 2025 7:30 PMVIII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsIX.Receive Committee Reports1.Executive Session Minutes 2025-11-242.Streets and Public Buildings Minutes 2025-11-24A3.Streets and Public Buildings Minutes 2025-11-24B4.Utilities Minutes 2025-11-24A5.Utilities Minutes 2025-11-24BX.Liquor Control LicenseXI.ProclamationXII.Persons speaking on Matters of City ConcernXIII.Resolutions …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Thanks to a grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), awarded by the State Library of Ohio, Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Thorne Library has been awarded $1,031 through the Celebrating Ohio Book Awards & Authors (COBAA) LSTA Grant. The grant enabled the library to add more than 60 Buckeye Children’s and Teen Book award-winning …