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Replex Plastics wins Environmental Sustainability Award from Knox Chamber

By Colby McCoy | Mar 10, 2021

Replex Plastics was recently given the Environmental Sustainability Award by the Knox County Chamber of Commerce.

Jones-Perkins' New Directions wins Quality of Life Award

By Colby McCoy | Feb 15, 2021

Lori Jones-Perkins, executive director of New Directions, recently accepted the Knox County Chamber of Commerce Quality of Life Award on behalf of her organization.

Amy Smart wins Women in Business Leadership Award

By Colby McCoy | Feb 8, 2021

Amy Smart is the winner of the Knox County Chamber's Women in Business Leadership Award.

McDaniel CPA 'honored' to receive Small Business of the Year Award

By Colby McCoy | Feb 3, 2021

McDaniel CPA in Mount Vernon recently received the Small Business of the Year Award.

Lloyd surprised to win 2 Chamber awards; thanks community

By Colby McCoy | Jan 25, 2021

Lisa Lloyd is both thankful and surprised to have won the 2020 Leadership Knox Distinguished Alumni and Volunteer of the Year Awards.

Fresco uses past to transform pain into beauty through artistic creation

By Colby McCoy | Jan 25, 2021

Paul Fresco, a New York City native, is a painter and sculptor who creates artistic works that transcend the painful events of his past.

Owners blame COVID-19, shifting consumer preferences for Family Video's demise

By Colby McCoy | Jan 11, 2021

Changes in the way movies are marketed, along with a COVID-19-inspired economic chill, led to the demise of the Family Video chain.

Poland to 'increase public awareness' of HRC's role in aiding historical district homeowners

By Colby McCoy | Jan 7, 2021

Sibley Poland, a Mount Vernon native and realtor, has been nominated to the Historical Review Commission.

Mount Vernon unveils presentation on wastewater systems to educate public

By Colby McCoy | Jan 4, 2021

The City of Mount Vernon has unveiled an educational presentation on wastewater systems entitled “Our Life Sustaining Systems; Wastewater.”

Caves Road Bridge project slated to be complete in 2022, further planning in 2021

By Colby McCoy | Jan 4, 2021

On Dec. 15, the Knox County Board of Commissioners approved the Caves Road Bridge project, which is slated to be completed in 2022.

Kintner seeks to make Knox County Airport 'essential part of the local community'

By Colby McCoy | Jan 1, 2021

Alan D. Kintner, a recent appointee to the Knox County Airport Authority Board, aims to make the Knox County Airport an integral part of Mount Vernon.

Mount Vernon native Meyer nominated for KMHA

By Colby McCoy | Dec 18, 2020

Mount Vernon native Jim Meyer has been nominated by Mayor Matthew Starr to a five-year term on the Knox County Metropolitan Housing Authority.

Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 147 and The Salvation Army bring joy with annual toy drive

By Colby McCoy | Dec 17, 2020

The Knox County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 147, in partnership with The Salvation Army, is working to bring joy to families with its annual toy drive.

MHR working hard to combat mental health issues during COVID-19 pandemic

By Colby McCoy | Dec 7, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented Americans with many challenges, some of which have led to isolation, depression and suicide.

Columbia Gas to begin pipeline replacement project in Clinton Township this week

By Colby McCoy | Nov 30, 2020

Columbia Gas of Ohio is set to begin a routine pipeline replacement project in Clinton Township as early as next week.

Chautauqua Series' 8th annual Foodstock concert to be held virtually due to COVID-19

By Colby McCoy | Nov 28, 2020

Chris and Mike Petee's eighth annual Foodstock rock concert aims to bring holiday cheer and aid to those less fortunate across Mount Vernon virtually.

Upcoming 'Shop Small' campaign aims to blunt effects of COVID-19 on local businesses

By Colby McCoy | Nov 24, 2020

Following a decade-long tradition, the Knox County Chamber of Commerce is planning to launch the 'Shop Small' campaign on Saturday, Nov. 28.

Hobby Horse Hill offers Ohioans joy, therapy in equine activities

By Colby McCoy | Nov 18, 2020

Lynn Hauler-Bonar's Hobby Horse Hill brings joy and much-needed therapy to Ohioans of all ages and backgrounds.

HGTV's 'House Hunters' shines spotlight on 'treasures' of Mount Vernon

By Colby McCoy | Oct 24, 2020

Showcasing Knox County, HGTV's primetime TV show "House Hunters" took viewers on a journey around Mount Vernon.

First frost is rapidly approaching in Knox County, signaling growing season's end

By Colby McCoy | Oct 14, 2020

As summer fades into fall, many Knox County gardeners are wondering whether its too late to plant a crop ahead of the fall/winter season.

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