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MOUNT VERNON, OH – December 9, 2025 – The Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau (KCCVB) is proud to announce the launch of Knox Voices, a collaborative community storytelling project developed in partnership with the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County. The initiative aims to collect and preserve contemporary stories, memories, and personal histories that define the unique people and …

MOUNT VERNON — Knox County local media outlets and community partners will join together on Friday, Dec. 12, for the 44th annual Food For The Hungry (FFTH) Drive Day. The 2025 Drive Goal of $340,000 and as much food collected as possible will benefit The Salvation Army, Interchurch Social Services, and dozens of other food assistance initiatives in Knox County.  …

Downloads: Agenda  Agenda Packet I.HR Onboarding 6:10 – 6:30 p.m.II.Committee Meetings1.Council Committee Schedule 2025-12-08III.MEETING WILL RECESS UNTIL 7:30 P.M.IV.Call to Order1.Roll CallV.InvocationVI.Pledge of AllegianceVII.Acceptance of Minutes1.Minutes of Nov 24, 2025 7:30 PMVIII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsIX.Receive Committee Reports1.Executive Session Minutes 2025-11-242.Streets and Public Buildings Minutes 2025-11-24A3.Streets and Public Buildings Minutes 2025-11-24B4.Utilities Minutes 2025-11-24A5.Utilities Minutes 2025-11-24BX.Liquor Control LicenseXI.ProclamationXII.Persons speaking on Matters of City ConcernXIII.Resolutions …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Thanks to a grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), awarded by the State Library of Ohio, Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Thorne Library has been awarded $1,031 through the Celebrating Ohio Book Awards & Authors (COBAA) LSTA Grant. The grant enabled the library to add more than 60 Buckeye Children’s and Teen Book award-winning …

MOUNT VERNON, OH— Food For The Hungry (FFTH) is proud to announce that the Grants Committee has approved a major investment in community food access during this 2025 funding cycle. The largest award of the season — $10,000 grant to The Salvation Army of Mount Vernon — will support the purchase of a new refrigerator and freezer for the organization’s renovated and …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University proudly announces that Taiylor Romine, MVNU Online Enrollment Specialist and Adjunct Professor, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Board of Trustees Hospitality Award. This prestigious award, established by the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees, is given annually to an individual who demonstrates outstanding hospitality and a positive impact …

0:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau Annual Impact Report11:00 AM Knox Public Health Quarterly UpdateResolutions to be Presented Approve the General Warranty Deed to the Knox County Board of DevelopmentalDisabilities for Part of Parcel No. 66-00814.000 – 8.139 acres. Approve Advertisement for Legal Notice – Invitation to Bid for the Knox County Waterand Wastewater …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University will host the 2025 Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) District 10 middle school and high school honors bands for a day of education and performance on Saturday, Dec.6. The event will feature over 200 young musicians from Ashland, Coshocton, Delaware, Holmes, Knox, Licking, Morrow and Richland counties and nearly 60 participating schools. The day …

MOUNT VERNON, OH — On Saturday, December 13, Food For The Hungry will host its 15th Annual Snowflake Gala in support of its 2025 Drive Goal of $340,000.  Step onto the red carpet for an unforgettable evening of glamour and giving. Cocktail hour begins at 6 PM. A stylish reception and gourmet dinner thoughtfully prepared by the talented Stuart Washington …

MOUNT VERNON, OH — The Knox County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Corporate Sponsor, Mortellaro McDonald’s, is delighted to announce the return of Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Knox Memorial, located at 112 East High Street, Mount Vernon. “We’re thrilled to bring families together again for this cherished holiday …