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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 …

MOUNT VERNON, OH— Food For The Hungry (FFTH) is proud to announce that the Grants Committee has approved a major investment in community food access during this 2025 funding cycle. The largest award of the season — $10,000 grant to The Salvation Army of Mount Vernon — will support the purchase of a new refrigerator and freezer for the organization’s renovated and …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University proudly announces that Taiylor Romine, MVNU Online Enrollment Specialist and Adjunct Professor, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Board of Trustees Hospitality Award. This prestigious award, established by the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees, is given annually to an individual who demonstrates outstanding hospitality and a positive impact …

0:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau Annual Impact Report11:00 AM Knox Public Health Quarterly UpdateResolutions to be Presented Approve the General Warranty Deed to the Knox County Board of DevelopmentalDisabilities for Part of Parcel No. 66-00814.000 – 8.139 acres. Approve Advertisement for Legal Notice – Invitation to Bid for the Knox County Waterand Wastewater …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University will host the 2025 Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) District 10 middle school and high school honors bands for a day of education and performance on Saturday, Dec.6. The event will feature over 200 young musicians from Ashland, Coshocton, Delaware, Holmes, Knox, Licking, Morrow and Richland counties and nearly 60 participating schools. The day …

MOUNT VERNON, OH — On Saturday, December 13, Food For The Hungry will host its 15th Annual Snowflake Gala in support of its 2025 Drive Goal of $340,000.  Step onto the red carpet for an unforgettable evening of glamour and giving. Cocktail hour begins at 6 PM. A stylish reception and gourmet dinner thoughtfully prepared by the talented Stuart Washington …

MOUNT VERNON, OH — The Knox County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Corporate Sponsor, Mortellaro McDonald’s, is delighted to announce the return of Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Knox Memorial, located at 112 East High Street, Mount Vernon. “We’re thrilled to bring families together again for this cherished holiday …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University Music Department will present a traditional Advent worship service on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 7:15 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium. The community is invited to attend this free event. Inspired by the Service of Nine Lessons and Carols of the Anglican Church, the service will include scripture readings by various members of …

Downloads: Agenda  Agenda Packet I.Committee Meetings1.Committee Meeting Schedule 11/24/2025II.MEETING WILL RECESS UNTIL 7:30 P.M.III.Call to Order1.Roll CallIV.InvocationV.Pledge of AllegianceVI.Acceptance of Minutes1.Minutes of Nov 10, 2025 7:30 PM2.Minutes of Nov 17, 2025 6:30 PM3.Minutes of Nov 19, 2025 6:30 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.Finance & Budget Minutes 11/17/20252.Land Use & Development MInutes 11/17/20253.Police, Fire, & Civil Defense Minutes 11/17/20254.Streets & Public Buildings …

On November 21st, 2025 at approximately 10:30 am, a patrol officer from the Mount Vernon PoliceDepartment responded to a report of threats being made to several individuals. During the officer’s investigation, and based on the information provided by the victims, includingstatements and text messages, the suspect had made repeated threats of physical harm and deathdirected towards several persons. Information was …