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Float entries now accepted for 2025 Mount Vernon Holiday Parade

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 4, 2025

Experience Mount Vernon has announced that registration for its upcoming 2025 Mount Vernon Holiday Parade must be submitted no later than Sunday, Nov. 16.

Heath Fights to the End Despite 22–3 Setback Against Fairfield Union

By Jacey Snyder | Nov 4, 2025

Heath High School, ranked eighth, was defeated in their first-round playoff game with a score of 3-22 against Fairfield Union, which is ranked ninth.

Family classic ‘The Little Princess’ opens at Crossroads Theater

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 4, 2025

Adapted from the novel by Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett, “The Little Princess” will be performed for two consecutive weeks at Crossroads Theater.

No. 12 Women’s Volleyball Finishes Strong to Beat SAU in Four

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 4, 2025

Mount Vernon Nazarene University's women's volleyball team, ranked 12th nationally, secured a victory against Spring Arbor University in a recent conference match held in Spring Arbor, Michigan.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University wins against Kentucky Christian in men's basketball

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 4, 2025

The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's basketball team improved its record to 2-0 with a victory over Kentucky Christian University, winning 97-78 in Grayson, Kentucky.

Mental Health & Recovery for Licking & Knox Counties announces November committee meetings

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 4, 2025

Mental Health & Recovery for Licking & Knox Counties (MHR) is set to conduct its monthly Finance Committee meeting on Monday, November 10, 2025.

Mount Vernon Nazarene falls to Olivet Nazarene at Chick-Fil-A Classic

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 4, 2025

The Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) women's basketball team faced a challenging game against Olivet Nazarene University during the Chick-Fil-A Classic.

Obituary: Carolyn F. Miller

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 4, 2025

Carolyn F. Miller, age 90, of Auburn, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

MVN 11.17 to 11.23 Gov

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 4, 2025

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Johnstown’s Late Surge Shocks Indian Creek in 51–37 Playoff Thriller

By Jacey Snyder | Nov 4, 2025

The Johnstown Johnnies, ranked eleventh, achieved a significant victory in their first-round playoff game against Indian Creek, which was ranked sixth.

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Knox HR sets goal to digitize all files

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 4, 2025

Knox County Human Resources Director Courtney Lower informed the Board of Commissioners on October 28 that her department is undertaking a significant project to digitize its files.

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Mount Vernon approves contract for wastewater treatment project

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 3, 2025

The Mount Vernon City Council has authorized the Safety-Service Director to enter into a construction management contract with Kokosing Industrial for improvements to the city's wastewater treatment plant.

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Green tells Mount Vernon City Council Lyme disease cases on the rise

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 3, 2025

Knox County Health Commissioner Zach Green addressed the Mount Vernon City Council on October 24, reporting a significant rise in Lyme disease cases, with an increase of nearly 40% compared to the end of October 2024.

Fredericktown Local Schools November events: Give, honor and shop

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 3, 2025

The Fredericktown Local School District will host a series of community events throughout the first two weeks of November, including a blood drive, a Veterans Day tribute, and a community bazaar.