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A big blood drive coming up is on July 7 at the Grand Hotel and it is sponsored by our own Knox County First Responders! This drive is an epic battle between the fire department and the police department and all donors can vote for their department of choice. The winning department will be awarded the traveling trophy on September …

The City of Mount Vernon will commemorate this nation’sindependence from Great Britain with a fireworks celebration shortly after dusk on Monday, July 4,at Ariel-Foundation Park. Below is a list of frequently asked questions related to the annual event:What time will the streets close?Streets will be closing at 4:00 p.m. at the following locations:• Norton Street• Woods Parkway westbound heading towards …

MOUNT VERNON – Judge John Thatcher found seven guilty and after hearings wereheld in the Mount Vernon Municipal Court on June 27, 2022.Kathleen Wood, 35 of Delaware, was found guilty of Petty Theft. The Court sentencedher to serve seven days in jail, with all time suspended, and pay restitution.Andrew Francis, 25 of Glenmont, was found guilty of nine counts of …

NEWPORT, R.I. – Kenyon College first-year Eric Zhang was named the United States Tennis Association (USTA) 2021-22 Rhode Island College Tennis Player of the Year. Zhang, from Barrington, Rhode Island, earned the Andy Chase Award as the Ocean State’s top male college player. The award, given annually, goes to the state’s top male college player, who does not necessarily play …

Mount Vernon Nazarene University President Henry W. Spaulding II, Ph.D., is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Kovach, Ph.D., as the Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective July 13. “Dr. Kovach has a distinguished academic record, but more than that, she will be an energetic and innovative leader at MVNU,” said Spaulding. “She comes to the University at a …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – The First Friday season continues with July First Friday! Experience Mount Vernon invites community members and visitors alike to the beautiful Central Business District of Mount Vernon for the kick-off event to your Independence Day Weekend!Great food, live music and family fun for all during the 2022 First Friday season. From 6-9pm on Friday, July 1, …

Another big blood drive coming up is on July 7 at the Grand Hotel and it is sponsored by our own Knox County First Responders! This drive is an epic battle between the fire department and the police department and all donors can vote for their department of choice. The winning department will be awarded the traveling trophy on September …

Downloads:AgendaAgenda PacketI. Committee Meetings 1. 06-27-22 Committee Meeting Schedule II. MEETING WILL RECESS UNTIL 7:30 P.M. III. Call to Order 1. Roll Call IV. Invocation V. Pledge of Allegiance VI. Acceptance of Minutes 1. Minutes of Jun 13, 2022 7:30 PM VII. Receive Petitions and Communications VIII. Receive Committee Reports 1. 06-13-22A Employee and Community Relations Committee Meeting Minutes 2. …

National Cancer Survivor’s Month is celebrated in June! Knox Community Hospital invites everyone to join in this annual Celebration of Life that is recognized throughout hundreds of communities nationwide. What is National Cancer Survivors Month? It is a time of hope created to celebrate survivors and provide encouragement for people currently fighting cancer. Anyone can be involved in the effort, …

MOUNT VERNON – Judge John Thatcher found eight guilty after hearings were held inthe Mount Vernon Municipal Court on June 21, 2022.Joseph Mooney, 38 of Ashley, was found guilty of Operating a Vehicle with FictitiousPlates. The Court sentenced him to serve 31 days in jail.Misty Zolman, 48 of Mount Vernon, was found guilty of Driving Under Suspension. TheCourt sentenced her …