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THE TEXT IS A STATEMENT FROM SAFETY SERVICE DIRECTOR TANNER SALYERS REGARDING THE FORMER WASTEWATER DIRECTOR IN MOUNT VERNON WILLIAM CORDLE FACING FELONY CHARGES There was suspicion this was happening and the department did some internal investigating. They provided me with the information, we talked to legal counsel, the EPA and the union. He was terminated on August 6th. He …

Mount Vernon, OH – Knox County Career Center Schools hosted their annual AdvisoryDinner on Thursday, October 3.Advisory members for each lab are made up of local business professionals in theirrespective fields associated with each career tech program at KCCC high school and KnoxTechnical Center. Advisory members provide support and keep lab programs up to date with thelatest trends and equipment …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau recently received recognition for achievement in marketing and advertising at the Ohio Travel Association’s RUBY Awards presentation, held October 3rd at the Renaissance Downtown Hotel in Toledo, Ohio. Knox County CVB received  RUBY Awards for Print Advertisement and Website and was a finalist for their 2024-2025 Visitor Guide Magazine. Accepting …

MORNING SESSION10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM WMVO Radio LineResolutions to be Presented Authorize Cameron Keaton, Knox County Engineer, to prepare and submit anapplication to participate in the Ohio Public Works Commission – State CapitalImprovement and/or Local Transportation Improvement Program(s) and to executecontracts as required. Approve Change Order No. 1 from Beck Electric Company for the Knox CountyEngineer Generator, in …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University kicked off the 2024-25 school year with boosted enrollment numbers over the previous academic year. The university welcomed 1,317 traditional undergraduate students, including 303 first-time college students, marking an 10.2 percent increase from last year. Overall, MVNU traditional and online enrollment grew by almost nine percent. “We are very encouraged by the …

Columbus, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal’s (SFM’s) Ohio Fire Academy celebrated its most recent graduating class of EMTs during a ceremony today at SFM’s location in Reynoldsburg. The 27 graduates successfully completed the rigorous six-week, 166-hour training program, showcasing dedication and determination to join the ranks of Ohio’s firefighters and EMTs. This class of graduates represents a diverse …

First Church of the Nazarene and East Knox Schools received grants from Food For The Hungry in its most recent grant process of the 2024 Spring/Summer cycle. The two organizations collaborated and used their grants for food distribution to students in need throughout the East Knox District. First Church gets food from Mid-Ohio Food Collective and delivers it to the …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — When Dr. Carson Castleman took the reins at Mount Vernon University on Oct. 2, 2023, the journey ahead was daunting yet full of potential. Since his election to the presidency on Aug. 11, 2023, he has spearheaded numerous strategic initiatives that have profoundly impacted both the university and its alignment with its church mission. Reflecting on …

MT VERNON – Knox County Foundation announced its intention to extend funding ofKnox Promise—a three-year trial program launched in 2022 that guarantees freecollege at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) to qualifying residents of KnoxCounty. KCF has approved funding for the program into the 2025-2026 academic yearand is seeking donors interested in growing the program to impact more Knox Countyresidents.“Knox Promise …

MOUNT VERNON- Pathways of Central Ohio has launched a banner campaign in downtown Mount Vernon to promote 211 as the number to call to get connected to local resources. 211 is the free, confidential community information and referral hotline, available 24 hours a day, 7 days week.  Some of the services the trained, caring 211 staff can refer callers to include: Coping with Stress/Mental Health-Coping with …