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MOUNT VERNON, Ohio—The annual Food For The Hungry Drive officially kicked off on Friday morning, Nov. 7, as a community-wide effort to raise food and funds for Interchurch Social Services, The Salvation Army, and other organizations throughout the county with food assistance initiatives. In Food For The Hungry’s (FFTH) 44th year of helping the community, it has established a financial Drive …
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Voter turnout just over 24 percent in Knox County as decisions made
Voter turnout was just 24.18 percent in Knox County Tuesday in the General Election. Mount Vernon City Council President Bruce Hawkins ran unopposed yet he garnered 1,469 votes. Daniel Brinkman also ran unopposed for Mount Vernon City Auditor. Amber Keener and Mel Severns were re elected to Mount Vernon City Council and they were joined by newcomer Dale Miller who …
Read More »Knox County Commissioners to meet Tuesday
10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM OneOhio Opioid Funding Applications – Review and Recommendations with KaySpergel and Lisa LloydResolutions to be Presented Authorize Bethany Celmar, Knox County Transit Director, to Execute and File OhioDepartment of Transportation (ODOT) Grant Documents. Approve Certification for Collection of Delinquent Water and Wastewater Accounts tothe Knox County Auditor for Placement Upon Property Taxes.Approval of Transfer …
Read More »Place 4 Grace Flannel Fest coming to Mount Vernon this week
MOUNT VERNON, OH — Place 4 Grace is thrilled to once again invite the communityto its annual Flannel Fest on Friday, November 7, 2025. This year’s event will be heldat Lakeholm Church of the Nazarene, located at 16001 Glen Road in Mount Vernon. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., with a chili dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m. Guests will enjoyan inspiring …
Read More »Celebrate the Season with the Winter in Downtown series of events presented by Park National Bank & Experience Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, Ohio – Presented by Park National Bank and Experience Mount Vernon, Winter in Downtown is a festive line-up of community events that fill the heart of Mount Vernon with light, laughter, and holiday spirit. From small business shopping to twinkling lights and visits with Santa, there’s something for everyone. Shop Small Saturday Hosted by the Mount Vernon Downtown Merchants Saturday, November …
Read More »Knox County Commissioners meet Thursday
9:30 AM Call to Order9:30 AM Mid Ohio Regional Planning Commission Update Mid Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) Annual Update.10:00 AM Departmental Update – Knox County Sheriff Knox County Sheriff Monthly Report for October 2025.10:30 AM Departmental Update – Knox County Park District Knox County Park District Quarterly Report.Resolutions to be Presented Approve Expedited Type 2 Annexation of 85.407 acres …
Read More »Experience Mount Vernon Welcomes Jess Good as Public Space Enhancement Coordinator
Mount Vernon, Ohio – Experience Mount Vernon is pleased to announce the hiring of Jess Good as its new part-time Public Space Enhancement Coordinator. In this role, Good will work closely with the organization’s Aesthetics Committee to plan, coordinate, expand, and implement downtown beautification projects that will enhance the overall appearance and vibrancy of Mount Vernon’s historic downtown district. Good brings …
Read More »One dead following an incident on North Division Street in Mount Vernon
On October 26th, 2025 at approximately 6:00 pm, patrol officers from the Mount VernonPolice Department responded to a reported domestic violence incident. The incidentoccurred at a single-family residence located in the 100 block of North Division Street.Upon their arrival, officers located a single adult female victim outside of the residence.Based on the information provided by the victim, including statements that …
Read More »Knox County Commissioners meet Tuesday
10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Departmental Update – Knox County Transit Knox County Transit Weekly Trip Count for September/October 2025.10:30 AM Departmental Update – Knox County Human Resources Knox County Human Resources Monthly Update Report for October 2025.Resolutions to be Presented Approve Support Letter for Bladensburg Fire District Grant Application. Approve Contractor’s Application for Payment No. 2 from Small’s …
Read More »MVNU celebrates opening of Vazquez Family Collaboratory
Mount Vernon Nazarene University officially opened the Vazquez Family Collaboratory, a transformative initiative supporting the Fairbanks Center for Global Engagement, in the Stephen W. Nease Center on Friday, Oct. 17. The Collaboratory was established through a generous endowment from Juan and Ines Vazquez and their family. “This will stand as a living testament to the Vazquez family’s faith and service,” …
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