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MORNING SESSION10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Update from Brooke Bihlman, State of Ohio Treasurer’s Office Regarding OhioHomebuyer Plus ProgramResolutions to be Presented Approve Advertisement in the Mount Vernon News for a Public Notice – Invitation toBid for the Knox County Department of Job and Family Services Consumable OfficeSupplies for 2025.Acceptance of Previous MinutesBoard of Commissioners – Regular Session – …

Mount Vernon, Ohio— KCH has added Gastroenterology as a new service line and welcomes Aslam Syed, MD, as the new Gastroenterology (GI) doctor. Dr. Syed earned his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Cleveland, OH. He then received his medical degree from the American University of Integrative Services (AUIS) in the Netherlands Antilles, Dutch Caribbean/Tucker, GA. He completed his Internal Medicine …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University Music Department will perform the annual Homecoming Concert on Saturday, Nov. 9, beginning at 1 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium.  The concert is free and open to the public.  The concert will feature an array of inspiring and entertaining music by the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Una Voce Chamber Choir, Treble …

Legislation Passed by Mount Vernon City Council, October 28, 2024 Public Notice The following legislation was passed by Mount Vernon City Council on October 28, 2024,signed by Bruce Hawkins, President of Council, approved by Matthew Starr, Mayor, attestedby Todd Hill, Clerk of Council. The legislation is on file with the Clerk of Council, 40 PublicSquare, Mount Vernon, Ohio for public …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Schnormeier Gallery is pleased to present “Coloring My Resiliency,” featuring the artwork of MVNU alumnus Kimberly Rhyan and artist Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart. The exhibition is on display through Nov. 21. A Gallery Talk will be held Friday, Nov. 8, at 5 p.m. with a reception to follow from 6 to 8 …

PUBLIC MEETING TONIGHT AT THE WOODWARD Knox County is creating its 10-year Knox County Comprehensive Plan.You are invited to attend Focus on the Future on October 29, 2024, from5:30-8:30 PM at The Woodward Opera House.This public event will feature a panel discussion and interactive activities.Thank you to the 1,200 of you who participated in the first round of engagement by …

Who: KSAAT & Local Law Enforcement AgenciesWhat: Drug Take Back DayWhen: Saturday, October 26, 2024Pounds collected: 166.8 pounds of unused, unwanted and expired medication Knox County, OH – On Saturday, October 26, 2024, Knox County participated in the DEA National Drug Take Back Day. Totals have been tallied, our community disposed of 166.8 lbs. of unused, unwanted and expired medication and several sharps containers.Specifically, …

Downloads: Agenda  Agenda Packet I.Committee Meetings1.10-28-24 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 Oct 14, 2024 7:30 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.10-14-24 Employee and Community Relations Committee Meeting Minutes2.10-14-2024 Utilities Committee Meeting Minutes3.10-14-24 Finance and Budget Committee Meeting Minutes4.10-14-24 Land Use and Development Committee Meeting Minutes5.10-14-24 Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting MinutesIX.Liquor …

Who: KSAAT & Local Law Enforcement Agencies What: Fall Drug Take Back Day When: Saturday, October 26 10a-2p Knox County, OH – Knox County will be participating in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Saturday, October 26, 2024. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.  Knox Substance Abuse Action Team (KSAAT), …