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MOUNT VERNON — Local service clubs in Knox County are gearing up for the annual Friendly Competition to support the 43rd Food For The Hungry (FFTH) Campaign, aiming to raise $330,000 to provide food assistance for families in need. Every dollar donated has added impact, leveraging $4.56 in food-buying power through the Mid-Ohio Food Collective. Funds can be collected now …

Summary Results ReportOFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION BALLOTNovember 5, 2024Unofficial ResultsKnox CountySTATISTICSTOTALPrecincts Complete 54 of 54Registered Voters – Total 43,806Ballots Cast – Total 31,871Voter Turnout – Total 72.75%Report generated with Electionware Copyright © 2007-2018Election Summary – 11/05/2024 22:16 PM Page 1 of 12Summary Results ReportOFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION BALLOTNovember 5, 2024Unofficial ResultsKnox CountyPresident and Vice PresidentVote For 1TOTAL VOTE %NPC Richard Duncan 67 …

MORNING SESSION10:00 AM Call to OrderResolutions to be Presented Approve Advertisement in the Mount Vernon News for Public Notice – Advertisementfor Bids for the Knox County Engineer Various Pavement Markings (KNO-CR VARPID 111370). Approve Knox County Treasurer Depository and Investment Income Report for October2024, in the amount of $147,241.54. Approve Star Ohio Bank Statement for Interest Earned for the General …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Attention, baseball fans! Get ready for a memorable evening to support Mount Vernon Nazarene University baseball on Jan. 18, 2025. This distinctive event will feature special guests Tim Belcher, a 14-year Major League Baseball veteran and proud MVNU alumnus; Tom Hamilton, the beloved voice of the Cleveland Guardians; and emcee Mark “The Shark” Howell from 97.1 …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio—The annual Food For The Hungry Drive officially kicked off on Friday morning, Nov. 1, as a community-wide effort to raise food and funds for Interchurch Social Services, The Salvation Army, and other organizations throughout the county with food assistance initiatives. In Food For The Hungry’s (FFTH) 43rd year of helping the community, it has established a financial Drive …

MORNING SESSION10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Update from Brooke Bihlman, State of Ohio Treasurer’s Office Regarding OhioHomebuyer Plus ProgramResolutions to be Presented Approve Advertisement in the Mount Vernon News for a Public Notice – Invitation toBid for the Knox County Department of Job and Family Services Consumable OfficeSupplies for 2025.Acceptance of Previous MinutesBoard of Commissioners – Regular Session – …

Mount Vernon, Ohio— KCH has added Gastroenterology as a new service line and welcomes Aslam Syed, MD, as the new Gastroenterology (GI) doctor. Dr. Syed earned his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Cleveland, OH. He then received his medical degree from the American University of Integrative Services (AUIS) in the Netherlands Antilles, Dutch Caribbean/Tucker, GA. He completed his Internal Medicine …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University Music Department will perform the annual Homecoming Concert on Saturday, Nov. 9, beginning at 1 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium.  The concert is free and open to the public.  The concert will feature an array of inspiring and entertaining music by the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Una Voce Chamber Choir, Treble …

Legislation Passed by Mount Vernon City Council, October 28, 2024 Public Notice The following legislation was passed by Mount Vernon City Council on October 28, 2024,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, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Schnormeier Gallery is pleased to present “Coloring My Resiliency,” featuring the artwork of MVNU alumnus Kimberly Rhyan and artist Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart. The exhibition is on display through Nov. 21. A Gallery Talk will be held Friday, Nov. 8, at 5 p.m. with a reception to follow from 6 to 8 …