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Advantage Ag

By Art Benavidez | Mar 3, 2022

Local residents can fulfill their agricultural and construction equipment needs with a visit to Advantage Ag & Equipment.

Elevated Hearing helps people find the perfect hearing aid

By Art Benavidez | Jan 21, 2022

Robin Graham knows how critical hearing is to one’s everyday life and that is why she recently began her own practice, so that she could help local residents with hearing loss.

Central Ohio stats show shortage of nurses

By Art Benavidez | Jan 11, 2022

There is a mounting nursing shortage in Central Ohio and a local college hopes to alleviate the problem by welcoming interested students into its nursing program.

Mount Gilead Lady Indians have some work to do, need cohesion for success

By Art Benavidez | Dec 22, 2021

Bob Scott, the head coach of Mount Gilead girls’ basketball team, knows that if the program hopes to continue its winning ways, they have some work to do.

Winter sports wonderland in, around Knox County

By Art Benavidez | Nov 23, 2021

The winter sports season is here and various organizations throughout Knox County will have leagues or events that people can participate in.

Northmor Lady Golden Knights hoops to rely on experience this season

By Art Benavidez | Nov 15, 2021

Entering his fifth season as the head coach of the Northmor Lady Golden Knights basketball team, Freddie Beachy is expecting the team to improve on it’s 7-17 record last year.

MVNU grad pens book about Vietnam War

By Art Benavidez | Nov 9, 2021

When Mount Vernon native Patty R. Albaugh decided to write about the Vietnam War, she had reservations about whether she had the right perspective for the project.

Lewis Clark Insurance boasts 55 years of growth in Central Ohio

By Art Benavidez | Oct 29, 2021

Lewis Clark Insurance, a family-owned, independent insurance agency in its third generation, has been serving the Central Ohio community for 55 years and is still going strong.

Elite Pro Painting provides premium quality

By Art Benavidez | Oct 11, 2021

Whether you are in need of interior, exterior, or commercial painting, the pros at Elite Pro Painting are a local business that make sure any painting services you need are done in impeccable fashion.

Knox Valley high school ADs talk up sports that fly under radar

By Art Benavidez | Oct 7, 2021

With autumn officially arriving on the calendar and the school year well under way, athletic directors from across Knox Valley gave Mount Vernon News some insight on sports that aren’t always on the radar of the community.

TouchPointe Marriage and Family Resources receives $3,750 KCF grant

By Art Benavidez | Oct 4, 2021

Thanks to a $3,750 grant from the Knox County Foundation, the costs for five qualifying individuals to enter an addiction rehab program will be covered.

Participation, fan support cultivate strong athletic programs in Knox Valley high schools

By Art Benavidez | Sep 30, 2021

The strongest athletic programs for four Knox Valley high schools tend to have stout athletic participation, along with fan support in common, according to their athletic directors.

Local medspa offers wellness, aesthetic services to boost clients' confidence

By Art Benavidez | Sep 28, 2021

The owner of a locally owned medical spa that provides wellness and aesthetics services recently discussed how her business can help citizens in the Knox Valley community improve their confidence.

Business networking group opens chapter in Mount Vernon

By Art Benavidez | Sep 23, 2021

Local business owners, sales professionals, contractors and service providers are all welcome to participate in a new organization named What’s in it for Me (WIIFM).

Fredericktown: Knox Lake Dam to hold dedication ceremony

By Art Benavidez | Sep 21, 2021

The Knox Lake Dam is scheduled to hold a dedication ceremony for the renovated dam on Thursday, Sept. 30 at 10 a.m.

Football excitement reigns in Mount Vernon despite dwindling participation numbers across country

By Art Benavidez | Sep 21, 2021

Participation in football is declining across the country, but that isn’t the case for Mount Vernon High School.

Seniors' Farmers' Market Nutrition Program thriving in Knox County

By Art Benavidez | Sep 13, 2021

Knox County’s farmer’s market is proving vital to helping area seniors with nutritional needs, according to two agriculture educators.

Seven Knox County manufacturers join county's ASPECT Pilot Program

By Art Benavidez | Sep 13, 2021

Community officials and local manufacturers have joined forces in order to address the labor shortage due to the ongoing pandemic.

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Centerburg Local School District issues mask mandate while juggling staff shortage

By Art Benavidez | Sep 9, 2021

The Centerburg Local School District is trying to adjust to the challenges that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has had in the current school year.Superintendent Michael Hebenthal issued a news release trying to explain the district’s decision to implement a recent mask mandate.

Ohio Driving Schools opens Mount Vernon location

By Art Benavidez | Sep 8, 2021

Joe Losey has seen everything imaginable as a driving instructor and owner of the Driving Schools of Ohio.

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