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MONDAY: Sponsor of the day, THE RUCKMAN GROUP AUCTIONS & APPRAISALS  8:00 A.M.  Gates Open MPB 9:00 A.M.  Junior Fair Dairy Show and Showmanship (Pee Wee Showmanship to Follow) FB 9:00 A.M.  Grange Exhibit Judging DSA 9:30 A.M.  Stalled Draft Horse and Draft Pony Hitch Classes SA 9:30 A. M.  Junior Fair Market Poultry show HSA 10:00 A.M.  Junior Fair Equine English Show …

Downloads: Agenda  Agenda Packet I.Committee Meetings1.07-22-24 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 Jul 8, 2024 7:30 PM2.Minutes of Jul 15, 2024 7:30 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.07-08-24 Utilities Committee Meeting Minutes2.07-08-24 Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes3.07-08-24A Land Use and Development Committee Meeting Minutes4.07-08-24B Land Use and Development Committee Meeting MinutesIX.Liquor …

Samantha Bartram has been selected as the new Green Burial Coordinator at Kokosing Nature Preserve,Kenyon College’s conservation burial ground located on Quarry Chapel Road in Gambier. Bartram’sappointment follows the promotion of the Preserve’s founding steward, Amy Henricksen, to Director ofthe Philander Chase Conservancy, a land trust dedicated to preserving the rural character of theCollege’s surrounding environs and the organization responsible …

MORNING SESSION9:15 AM Ohio Means Jobs – Summer Youth Program – Tour Commissioner’s Office10:00 AM Call to OrderResolutions to be Presented Approve Contractor’s Application for Payment No. 2 from Law General Contracting,Inc., for Danville Amity Road Safety Improvements in the amount of $673,373.07. Approve Utility Permit from Spectrum/Charter Communications for 2580 Croton Roadin Hilliar Township. Approve Utility Permit from Spectrum/Charter …

Special Meeting MinutesJuly 15, 2024CALL TO ORDERAttendee Title StatusJanis Seavolt At Large PresentTammy Woods Third Ward PresentMel Severns Councilman PresentMike Miller Fourth Ward PresentJames Mahan First Ward PresentJohn Ruckman Second Ward PresentBruce Hawkins President PresentAmber Keener At Large AbsentThe special meeting was called for the limited purpose of discussing the Auditor’scompliance with Resolution No. 2024-64, adopted by Council on June …

Road: Danville-Amity RoadLocation: 0.25 miles east of Monroe Mills Rd.Start Date: July 17, 2024 Start Time: 7:00 a.m.End Date: July 31, 2024 End Time: 5:00 p.m.Nearest Address East of Closure: 21261 Danville-Amity RdNearest Address West of Closure: 21201 Danville-Amity RdReason for Closure: Natural Gas transmission line workType of Closure: This is a full road closure, 24 consecutive hours between the …

The Summer Front Porch Concert Series Committee is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of the June 21st Front Porch Concerts and is excited to continue the music and fun on July 19th!  One June 21st, Mount Vernon residents and visitors alike were treated to a diverse array of musical performances that filled the East High Street neighborhood with melodies and brought the community together. From folk and …

MOUNT VERNON – The Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival (MVMAF) and TheWoodward Opera House will team up to kick off this year’s festivities, welcoming emergingNashville country artist Jess Kellie Adams and her band for a fundraising concert, Thursday,August 8, at 6:30 p.m. Jess Kellie Adams is the lead vocalist of her band and sings with the help of ZachGoforth …

Join us for a free Doc Talk on Thursday, August 8, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Jaime Goodman, MD, will be going over diabetes and how it interconnects with cardiovascular disease, renal disease, obesity, diet, exercise, and sleep. Diabetes portion plates will be distributed at the event. This event is open to the community and will be held in the Knox Medical …

Step into a classic Americana experience at the Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon’s Pie Auction! In collaboration with the Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival, enjoy an evening of delectable homemade pies, lively bidding, and warm community spirit. Celebrate our shared heritage with live music, vibrant arts, and the excitement of friendly competition. Saturday, August 10th, 5:30 – 7:00 pm …