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Good Friday service scheduled at Gay Street United Methodist Church

By Mount Vernon News | May 12, 2025

Gay Street United Methodist Church is preparing to host a Good Friday service on April 18 at 7:00 p.m. The event promises music by the Chancel Choir and the Wesley Ringers Bell Choir.

MVN Player of the Week: Cooper Rine- Fredericktown Track and Field

By Mount Vernon News | May 6, 2025

Fredericktown sophomore Cooper Rine has earned Mount Vernon News Player of the Week honors after an impressive showing on the track, solidifying himself as one of the top hurdlers in the area.

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Licking County rededicates West Courtroom of the historic courthouse

By Mount Vernon News | May 5, 2025

Licking County Commissioners Tim Bubb, Duane Flowers, and Rick Black rededicated the restored West Courtroom at the historic 1876 Licking County Courthouse on May 1.

Habitat for Humanity opens homeownership applications in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | May 5, 2025

Habitat for Humanity of Knox County has opened the application cycle for its Homeownership Program.

Mount Vernon Police chief plans to add drug detective

By Mount Vernon News | May 5, 2025

Mount Vernon Police Chief Robert Morgan requested the City Council during its April 28 meeting to authorize the hiring of an additional police officer for his department.

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SWAT medic training scheduled at Ohio Fire Academy from May 5-9

By Mount Vernon News | May 5, 2025

The Ohio Fire Academy will host SWAT medic training exercises from May 5 to May 9, 2025.

South Main Street property rezoned for multifamily development

By Mount Vernon News | May 5, 2025

Mount Vernon City Council President Bruce Hawkins cast the deciding vote to break a tie during the April 24 City Council meeting, approving the rezoning of a property at the southeast corner of Parrot and South Main Streets from R1A to R3...

May Fiesta, MVHS Choir's final bow

By Mount Vernon News | May 5, 2025

The Mount Vernon High School is set to make one Saturday evening a celebration of music and flavor.

Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | May 5, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

Government events this week in Knox County: May 4-10

By Mount Vernon News | May 5, 2025

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

Mount Vernon Nazarene University commemorates Arbor Day with campus tree plantings

By Mount Vernon News | May 5, 2025

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) marked Arbor Day with the planting of two Sweetbay Magnolia trees on its campus.

Religious meetings this week in Knox County: May 4-10

By Mount Vernon News | May 4, 2025

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

Entertainment events this week in Knox County: May 4-10

By Mount Vernon News | May 4, 2025

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

Family & kids events this week in Knox County: May 4-10

By Mount Vernon News | May 4, 2025

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

School events this week in Knox County: May 4-10

By Mount Vernon News | May 3, 2025

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

Experience Mount Vernon to host First Friday event celebrating Mount Vernon’s 220th birthday

By Mount Vernon News | May 2, 2025

Experience Mount Vernon has announced that the first First Friday event of 2025 will occur on June 6 in downtown Mount Vernon.

Knox County launches guide promoting nature exploration for mental health

By Mount Vernon News | May 2, 2025

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau (KCCVB) has launched the Wilderness & Well-being Guide.

Uncurable skin conditions inspire Centerburg student to pursue dermatology career

By Mount Vernon News | May 2, 2025

Dylan Meier's determination to become a dermatologist is driven by personal experience with chronic skin conditions that made his teenage years challenging.