MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s soccer team (1-1) hosted No.4 Tennessee Southern (2-0) at CH4 Stadium on Friday, August 23. UTS took a 2-0 lead, but MVNU got a goal from Bekah Blair to cut the lead in half right before the break. The Fire Hawks turned up the heat in the second half, scoring three …
Read More »Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet I.Committee Meetings1.08-26-24 Committee Meeting ScheduleII.MEETING WILL RECESS UNTIL 7:30 P.M.III.Call to Order1.Roll CallIV.InvocationV.Pledge of AllegianceVI.Acceptance of Minutes1.Minutes of Aug 12, 2024 7:30 PM2.Minutes of Aug 19, 2024 6:00 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.08-12-24 Land Use and Development Committee Meeting Minutes2.08-12-24A Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes3.08-12-24B Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes4.08-12-24 Finance and Budget Committee Meeting MinutesIX.Liquor Control LicenseX.ProclamationXI.Persons speaking …
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Mount Vernon, OH – In a heartfelt tribute to Knox County’s service members, Experience Mount Vernon proudly announces the 2024 Veterans Day Pole Banner program. The banners will honor local veterans, celebrating their dedication and sacrifice for our nation. The banners, to be prominently displayed on lamp posts throughout Downtown Mount Vernon, will feature local veterans’ names, photos, ranks, and …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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