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COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced a state investment of $94.5 million that will provide affordable, high-speed internet access to more than 35,000 households across the state.  As part of the second round of the Ohio Residential Broadband Expansion Grant (ORBEG) program, the Broadband Expansion Authority authorized BroadbandOhio to provide funding …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio ­­­­— Mount Vernon Nazarene University has appointed Sarah Mowry as the new Director of Residence Life and Student Accountability. Mowry served the university as assistant director of Residence Life for two years and resident director for four years. Mowry will supervise Residential Life, housing, and student conduct and policies. She will oversee the professional staff of resident directors and …

In a new community initiative, a weekly shuttle service with Knox Area Transit  has been announced by KAT Director Bethany Celmar that will transport residents to the Mid-Ohio Market at the Center of Hope Food Bank in Bladensburg. The shuttle, operational every Tuesday, will pick up passengers from Zone 1, encompassing Mount Vernon and its outskirts. Residents living outside Zone 1 …

The Fredericktown Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at the Fredericktown Municipal Building, 2 E. Sandusky St. The purpose of this hearing is to hear public comment on a request from Wesley Crum to rezone his parcel, #65-01189.005, at 97 Mt. Vernon Ave. from R2 Two-Family Residential District, to M1 Manufacturing …

Field of Honor: A Patriotic Tribute to Our HeroesEvent Dates: Friday, August 30th – Monday, September 2nd, 2024Location: Ariel Foundation Park, 10 Pittsburg Ave, Mt Vernon, Ohio Mount Vernon, Ohio – The Exchange Club of Mount Vernon & Knox County is proud to presentthe Field of Honor at Ariel Foundation Park over Labor Day weekend, from Friday, August 30thto Monday, September 2nd, 2024. This …

Central Ohio – Wildlife District One State Wildlife Officer Matt Teders, assigned to Madison County, received a call about several barn owlets that fell from a nest. With help from the Ohio Wildlife Center, the owlets were rehabilitated and relocated to a foster nest. The following week, Officer Teders received a call about another barn owlet falling from the same nest, …

In the city of Mount Vernon, the term ’emergency legislation’ often sparks confusion among its residents. A recent discussion sheds light on its actual meaning and usage. Contrary to what some might assume, this designation does not refer to natural disasters but rather to a legislative tool that allows for more efficient governmental operation according to Safety Service Director Tanner …

BILLS ONLYNO REGULAR SESSION – ONLY APPROVAL/SIGNING OF BILL LISTS/FINANCIALSApproval of Transfer of Funds, Supplemental Appropriations and Bills Approve Appropriation Adjustment. Approve Bill List. Approve Bill List – Then and Now.Upcoming Committee/Board/Community Meetings:08/19/2024 – 10:00 AM – PUCO/OPSB Solar Hearing – Pursel08/20/2024 – 2:30 PM – ADF Executive Committee Meeting – Bemiller08/21/2024 – 3:00 PM – Board of Revision Hearings …

Mount Vernon – The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, inconjunction with the Mount Vernon Police Department, Knox County Sheriff’s Office,and the Ohio Department of Transportation, conducted an OVI checkpoint on Friday,August 16, 2024. The location was on State Route 13/South Main Street, from 8:03P.M. to 9:15 P.M. The OVI checkpoint funding came from federal grants to …

Mount Vernon, OH – The Knox County Foundation is pleased to announce the approval of $578,000 in grants to 11 nonprofit projects throughout Knox County during its August 14, 2024 Board Meeting. This funding cycle continues the Foundation’s commitment to supporting local organizations that positively impact the community. In addition to these grants, the Knox County Foundation is excited to unveil …