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GAMBIER, Ohio — Kenyon College has received a two-year grant of $33,000 from the Knox County Foundation to further strengthen relationships between students and the local community in which they reside. The grant will be used to fund student internships with Knox County non-profit organizations through the Kenyon Community Internship Program.“The Foundation is pleased to support the Kenyon Community Internship Program …

The Ariel Foundation is now accepting applications for the James P. Buchwald and Tom RastinEngineering Scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year.Knox County students who are pursuing an engineering degree at an accredited college or universityshould visit ariel-foundation.org/engineering-scholarships to review annual scholarship eligibilityguidelines and to access the link to the scholarship application. Completed applications and all otherrequired documents must be received …

Downloads:AgendaAgenda Packet I.Committee Meetings1.03-14-22 Committee ScheduleII.MEETING WILL RECESS UNTIL 7:30 P.M.III.Call to Order1.Roll CallIV.InvocationV.Pledge of AllegianceVI.Acceptance of Minutes1.Minutes of Feb 28, 2022 7:00 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.02-28-22 Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting Minutes2.02-28-22 Finance and Budget Committee Meeting Minutes3.03-07-22 Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting MinutesIX.Liquor Control LicenseX.ProclamationXI.Persons speaking on Matters of City ConcernXII.Resolutions for Third ReadingXIII.Resolutions for Second …

COLUMBUS – Delaware County Republican Shawn Stevens has been sworn in as Ohio’s newest state representative. He will fill the unexpired term in the 68th District seat, which was previously held by Rick Carfagna (R-Genoa Township), who stepped down to accept a position with the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. Stevens took the oath of office during Wednesday’s session of the …

MOUNT VERNON – Judge John Thatcher found one person guilty after hearings wereheld in the Mount Vernon Municipal Court on March 7, 2022. Jason Butler, 41 of Newark, was found guilty of Operating a Vehicle While Under theInfluence of Alcohol. The Court sentenced him to pay a $500 fine, serve 180 days in jail,with 177 days suspended, placed him on …

NEWARK, Ohio, March 7, 2022 – Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) promises to transform the lives of more students by making free college a reality for eligible Knox County residents. Through its ambitious new Knox Promise, COTC guarantees to fund the gap between tuition (instructional and general fees) and remaining student need after all other private scholarships, institutional, federal and …

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Governor Mike DeWine today announced that $25.9 million will be awarded for 136 new or expanded School-Based Health Centers throughout Ohio. “Studies have shown that health and wellness are interconnected,” said Governor DeWine. “A student who is not healthy or who is chronically absent is not able to achieve their full potential. These partnerships between healthcare providers and schools …

MOUNT VERNON – Judge John Thatcher found four guilty after arraignments andhearings were held in the Mount Vernon Municipal Court on February 28, 2022.Brian Rose, 49 of Mount Vernon, was found guilty of Driving Under an FRA Suspensionand having Expired Plates. The Court sentenced him to pay a $250 fine. Cynthia Mackie, 28 of Mount Vernon, was found guilty of …

GAMBIER, Ohio — Kenyon College senior Emma Becker was one of just 42 collegiate student-athletes awarded an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship for fall sports participants. The scholarships are awarded to student-athletes who excel academically and athletically and who are at least in their final year of intercollegiate athletics competition. The NCAA awards up to 126 postgraduate scholarships annually. The one-time, non-renewable …

Based on a new COVID-19 monitoring tool from the CDC, Knox County is nowlisted at a medium risk which means masking is not necessary for the generalpopulation when in public indoor spaces. According to Knox Public Health, therecommendation to discontinue wearing a mask is for most individuals and willcontinue as long as COVID-19 transmission rates and hospital admissions forCOVID-19 remain …