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MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (April 29, 2022) – Mount Vernon Nazarene University recently received the 2021 Tree Campus Higher Education designation from the Arbor Day Foundation for its dedication to forest management and campus beautification. This is the third consecutive year the university has been honored with this recognition.  The Tree Campus Higher Education Program honors colleges and universities for effective …

MOUNT VERNON — The Food For The Hungry board has announced a summer grant opportunity directed to reach churches, agencies, and organizations that provide summer food distribution programs to fill the gap for families with children home from school. “Many in our community worry about how they are going to put food on the table for their children during the summer months, …

MOUNT VERNON, April 27, 2022 – The Shade Tree Commissions of the City of Mount Vernonand the Village of Gambier, along with the Tree Campuses of Kenyon College and Mount VernonNazarene University, hosted the 2022 Tree City USA Awards Presentation on April 21 in theSchnormeier Event Center in Ariel-Foundation Park. The event included 45 communities from 15counties across Central Ohio. …

Who: KSAAT & Local Law Enforcement AgenciesWhat: Spring Drug Take Back DayWhen: Saturday, April 30, 2022 10 AM – 2 PMDrop-off Locations: Danville Police DepartmentCenterburg Foster’s PharmacyFredericktown Police DepartmentKnox Public HealthKnox Community Hospital Medical Pavilion @ Conway’s Eastside Pharmacy Knox County, OH – Knox County will be participating in the National Drug Take Back Day, thisSaturday. Knox Substance Abuse Action …

MOUNT VERNON, April 19, 2022 – It will soon be time once again to honor those who gave theirlives to preserve the freedoms we enjoy today. The City of Mount Vernon’s Patriotic MemorialCommittee is inviting organizations to participate in the City’s 2022 Memorial Day Parade. Thetheme for this year is “Honor and Reflect.” This year’s event will be on Monday, …

Mount Vernon – The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigatinga fatal traffic crash that occurred on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at approximately 8:15 PM, onUS Route 36 near milepost 21 in Monroe Township. Kelly K. Bush, age 51, of Loudonville, Ohio, was operating a 1985 Harley Davidsonmotorcycle eastbound on US Route 36. Sherrie Y. Shively, …

Downloads:AgendaAgenda Packet I.Committee Meetings1.Committee Meeting Schedule for April 25, 2022II.MEETING WILL RECESS UNTIL 7:30 P.M.III.Call to Order1.Roll CallIV.InvocationV.Pledge of AllegianceVI.Acceptance of Minutes1.Minutes of Apr 11, 2022 7:30 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.Streets and Public Buildings Committee Meeting Minutes for April 11, 20222.Employee and Community Relations Committee Meeting Minutes for April 11, 2022 (A)3.Employee and Community Relations Committee Meeting Minutes …

The Knox County Commissioners have received reports that misinformation surrounding the distribution of Senior Levy funds has been spreading in the eastern part of Knox County. Claims that levy funding has been cut have been made despite funding levels remaining the same as in prior years. Seniors play a vital role in our community, and the Commissioners wish to address …

MOUNT VERNON – The City of Mount Vernon Utilities Commission has worked to update theStormwater Utility Rules and Regulations. In accordance with Chapter 920 of the Mount VernonCode of Ordinances, the Utility Commission has established Stormwater Utility Rules andRegulations which are to ensure proper ongoing operation and maintenance of stormwater controlmeasures and the function of the Stormwater Utility. Prior to …

Earn a degree or certificate in many of Ohio’s fastest-growing fields as you train for a meaningful career you’ll love, upskill and advance, or even start a bachelor’s degree. At Central Ohio Technical College (COTC), your goals are our goals; our small class sizes and expert faculty make learning personal. Ariel Hall, COTC’s Knox campus, is located at 236 South Main …