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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 …

Faculty and staff at Mount Vernon Nazarene University gathered Thursday in Foster Hall to honor their colleagues at the Excellence in the Call awards reception. Pictured, from left, are: Dr. Debra Garee, Associate Professor of Nursing in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, and Benzel Enyart, Technical Support Lead in IT Services, who were celebrated for their dedication to …

Bond has been set at 50,000 dollars for a man accused of shooting a woman on the 200 block of Greenwood Avenue on Saturday. 23 year old Leroy King the third is charged in Mount Vernon Municipal Court with Felonious Assault and Discharging a firearm on or near habitation. His preliminary hearing is set for October 8th at 3pm. On …

MORNING SESSION10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Bid Opening for CDBG Village of Martinsburg Water System Improvements ProjectPhase IIResolutions to be Presented Approve Change Order No. 4 from Law General Contracting, Inc., for the DanvilleAmity Road Safety Improvements Project, in the amount of a $30,000.00 increase forSWPPP Inspections.Approval of Transfer of Funds, Supplemental Appropriations and Bills10:30 AM Departmental Update – …

The Knox County Chamber of Commerce is seeking a qualified Programs and Social Media Coordinator to support the work of the Chamber. The qualified person will report to the Executive Director and collaborate closely with the Programs and Financial Manager.The ideal candidate will have superior customer service skills, experience in fundraising and event planning, and ability to manage and execute …

MOUNT VERNON, September 30, 2024 – Paul Mayville has been appointed Auditor ofthe City of Mount Vernon.Mayville was sworn into the office by Mayor Matthew Starr on the morning of Monday,September 30, 2024. Interim Auditor Samantha Ramsier’s last day in the office wasFriday, September 27. She was appointed to her position on September 6, beginning workthe next day. On August …

Mount Vernon Nazarene University president Dr. Carson Castleman is pleased to announce the hiring of Trey Schruff for the position of Executive Director of Enrollment Systems and Operations. Schruff brings 15 years of experience in higher education with him to the role, including the last five years at MVNU sister school Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee. “I am so …

Today’s Date: September 30, 2024 ☒ Original Notification☐ Updated Information Road: Brinkhaven RoadLocation: 2.15 Miles North of State Route 62Start Date: September 30, 2024 Start Time: 9:00 a.m.End Date: September 30, 2024 End Time: 4:00 p.m.Nearest Address North of Closure: 18645 Brinkhaven RoadNearest Address South of Closure: 13701 Brinkhaven RoadReason for Closure: Culvert replacementType of Closure: This is a full …

On September 28th , 2024 at approximately 2:30 pm Officers from the Mount VernonPolice Department responded to a reported shooting in the 200 block of GreenwoodAvenue. Upon their arrival Officers located a single adult female victim. The victim was sufferingfrom what was believed to be a single gunshot wound. Mount Vernon EmergencyMedical Services were called to the location, the individual …