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Red Cross calls for summer blood donations with incentives from goodr

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 23, 2025

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, the American Red Cross is urging individuals to donate blood or platelets to help maintain a stable blood supply through mid-summer.

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Mvnu opens nominations for Cougar Wall of Fame

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 23, 2025

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) Athletics has announced the opening of nominations for the MVNU Cougar Wall of Fame.

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Spraying starts in Mount Vernon area to control spongy moth

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 23, 2025

The Ohio Department of Agriculture is set to conduct aerial spraying to manage the invasive spongy moth population in Mount Vernon and surrounding areas this week.

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Trooper Geiger reports to Mount Gilead Post after academy graduation

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 23, 2025

Trooper Brooklyn M. Geiger began her first assignment on Sunday at the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol following her graduation from its 176th Academy Class on June 20.

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 23, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Government events this week in Knox County: June 22-28

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 23, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in Knox County this week.

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Newton Elementary’s top achievers for the 4th grading period (SY 2024–2025)

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 23, 2025

Newton Elementary School has released the final list of its outstanding students for the 2024–2025 school year.

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Religious meetings this week in Knox County: June 22-28

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 22, 2025

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in Knox County this week.

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Mount Vernon High School sponsors Cedar Fair Summer 2025 Blood Drive

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 22, 2025

Mount Vernon High School is set to sponsor a Cedar Fair Summer 2025 Blood Drive on Monday, July 14, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Entertainment events this week in Knox County: June 22-28

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 22, 2025

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Knox County this week.

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Family & kids events this week in Knox County: June 22-28

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 22, 2025

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Knox County this week.

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Fredericktown Safety Town program for kindergartners

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 22, 2025

Parents of Fredericktown's kindergartners are encouraged to have their children join the Fredericktown Safety Town program.

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MVNU-ANU partnership offers transformative global engagement for students

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 22, 2025

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) and Africa Nazarene University (ANU) have initiated an academic exchange program that began in the fall.

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Mount Vernon Board of Education meeting set for June 23

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 22, 2025

The Mount Vernon Board of Education has scheduled a meeting for June 23 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Energy Fieldhouse.

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Young musician balances faith, education, and passion for worship

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 22, 2025

Tyler Maddux, a worship arts major at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, is making his mark in the music world with heartfelt songs.

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Ryan Wolfe advances disability ministry through leadership at Ability Ministry

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 22, 2025

Ryan Wolfe, a 1998 graduate of Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU), has dedicated his career to disability ministry, a field he describes as an emerging area within religious service.

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MVNU appoints Dr. Judy Gregg as dean of arts and sciences

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 22, 2025

Mount Vernon Nazarene University has announced the appointment of Dr. Judy Gregg as Dean of the newly-formed College of Arts and Sciences.

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Mount Vernon mayor raises concerns over Ohio Senate Bill 104 on short-term rentals

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 22, 2025

Ohio Senate Bill 104 is raising concerns in Mount Vernon, as Mayor Matt Starr discussed in his recent podcast episode of "Chat with Mayor Matt."

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East Knox High School sponsors Red Cross blood drive

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 21, 2025

East Knox High School is sponsoring a blood drive on Wednesday, July 2, at the Grand Hotel, located at 12 Public Square, Mount Vernon, Ohio.

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Mount Vernon Nazarene University's business program ranks among Ohio's best for 2025

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 21, 2025

Mount Vernon Nazarene University has announced that its Bachelor of Business Administration program has been recognized as one of the top programs in Ohio for 2025 by BBAdegree.org.

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