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Fredericktown Local Schools schedules special board meeting for October 30

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 29, 2025

Fredericktown Local Schools has scheduled a special board meeting for Thursday, October 30, 2025.

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Food aid efforts intensify as Knox County faces SNAP benefit freeze

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 29, 2025

A recent notification from Knox County's Job and Family Services has informed families about a potential disruption in food assistance programs due to a freeze in federal funding.

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Mount Vernon Nazarene University's men's basketball team prepares for new season

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 29, 2025

The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's basketball team is gearing up for the 2025-26 season, starting with a game against Kent State Tuscarawas on October 28 at Ariel Arena.

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Mental Health & Recovery announces upcoming committee meetings open to public

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 29, 2025

Mental Health & Recovery for Licking and Knox Counties (MHR) is set to conduct its monthly Governance Committee meeting on Monday, November 3, 2025.

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Knox County Career Center announces first quarter merit and honor roll for 2025-2026

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 29, 2025

The Knox County Career Center has published its Merit and Honor Roll for the first quarter of the 2025-2026 academic year.

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Mount Vernon Nazarene University sees record adult program growth and rising church engagement

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 29, 2025

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) has reported significant growth in enrollment numbers and an increase in engagement with Nazarene churches across the East Central field since 2023.

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Columbia Elementary students recognized for daily morning announcements

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 29, 2025

The Columbia Elementary News Crew has been recognized for its efforts in producing the school's daily morning announcements.

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Students learn plant life cycle through garden project at The Learning Center

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 29, 2025

The recent gourd harvest by elementary students from The Learning Center in Mount Vernon was more than just an outdoor activity.

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Knox County IT adopts best practices for computer systems

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 28, 2025

Knox County Chief Information Officer Kyle Webb informed the Board of Commissioners on October 21 that the Information Technology (IT) department has initiated a strategy to enhance operational efficiency by dedicating servers to specific tasks.

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Utica Elementary encourages parents to attend virtual seminar on screen-time strategies

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 28, 2025

Utica Elementary School is promoting a free virtual seminar aimed at helping parents and caregivers navigate the challenges of screen time and technology use among children and teens.

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Mount Vernon Schools to implement Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Curriculum under Senate Bill 288

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 28, 2025

Mount Vernon City Schools will begin providing developmentally appropriate instruction in child sexual abuse prevention for students in kindergarten through sixth grade, in accordance with Ohio Senate Bill 288.

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Fredericktown to host 25th Annual Christmas Walk and Auction

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 28, 2025

The 25th Annual Christmas Walk and Charity Auction will take place Saturday, Dec. 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. in downtown Fredericktown, offering family-friendly festivities while raising funds for local organizations.

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Mazza's Restaurant to serve free spaghetti dinner to veterans

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 28, 2025

In honor of Veterans Day, Mazza's Restaurant will offer a free spaghetti and meatball dinner to all veterans and active-duty military personnel on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Freshman Spotlight

By Joslyn Snyder | Oct 28, 2025

Hi! I’m Joslyn Snyder, and I’m a freshman at Utica High School. I’m part of both the cross-country and wrestling teams, which keep me pretty busy — but I love being involved

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Knox County hosts Local Government Meetings today

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 28, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Mount Vernon Nazarene University's women's basketball team begins season with strong lineup

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 28, 2025

The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team is set to begin its 2025-26 season with an away game against Lawrence Tech in Southfield, Michigan on October 28 at 5:30 p.m. The Lady Cougars will continue their opening week by...

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MVNU to host honors choir festival featuring young vocalists

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 28, 2025

Mount Vernon Nazarene University will host the 2025 District 10 Ohio Music Education Association Honors Choir Festival on November 1.

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Reagan Nuss earns third setter of the week honor for MVNU volleyball

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 28, 2025

The No. 12 Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's volleyball team witnessed senior Reagan Nuss receive her third setter of the week award this season on Monday, October 27.

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Miguel Bello earns Crossroads League Offensive Player of the Week honor

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 28, 2025

Miguel Bello, a graduate student from Madrid, Spain, has been named the Crossroads League Offensive Player of the Week.

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Sister gardens unite Ohio's Schnormeier Gardens with Japan's Senseki Garden

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 28, 2025

Schnormeier Gardens in Gambier, Ohio, and Senseki Garden in Hiroshima, Japan, have officially become Sister Gardens under the Sister City Program.

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