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Mount Vernon Nazarene volleyball team earns multiple Crossroads League awards

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 18, 2025

The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's volleyball team has been recognized with several honors from the Crossroads League.

Northridge Local School Board schedules November meeting with public participation options

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 18, 2025

The Northridge Local School District Board of Education is set to hold its upcoming regular meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 6:30 PM.

Kenyon alumni urge halt on Sunset Cottage demolition over historical significance

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 18, 2025

A group of Kenyon College alumni and preservation advocates are urging the college's leadership to reconsider plans to demolish Sunset Cottage, a historic building on the Gambier, Ohio campus.

Discussion on 'Killers of the Flower Moon' set for November 24 at local library

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 18, 2025

A discussion on the nonfiction book "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann is scheduled for Monday, November 24, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County, located at 201 N. Mulberry...

Operation Christmas Child begins National Collection Week for shoebox donations

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 18, 2025

Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse, has commenced its annual National Collection Week in Ohio.

Shop and learn: Holiday sale and wreath making at Warwick Farm

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 18, 2025

The Rural Society at Warwick Farm is getting everyone ready for the Christmas season. The business will hold a two-day holiday sale and a wreath bar workshop in the first week of December...

Lady Cougars secure homecoming victory over Oakland City

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 18, 2025

The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team secured a decisive victory over Oakland City University with an 84-59 win at Ariel Arena on Saturday, November 15.

Mount Vernon Nazarene falls to Indiana Wesleyan in league volleyball championship

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 18, 2025

The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's volleyball team, ranked 12th, faced a challenging match against the 8th-ranked Indiana Wesleyan University in the Crossroads League Tournament championship on November 15.

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Mount Vernon City Council meets consultants for municipal facilities' proejcts

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 18, 2025

Safety-Service Director Tanner Salyers introduced the Mount Vernon City Council on November 10 to consultants recommended for assisting with the construction and renovation of new city offices, police headquarters, and a municipal court services...

Unsung Heroes: Utica’s senior linemen power team through challenges

By Jacey Snyder | Nov 17, 2025

The Utica football team fought an abundance of adversity during their season.

Licking County awards grant for victim advocate

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 17, 2025

Licking County Commissioners have approved a $40,000 grant to Woodlands Serving Central Ohio.

This week's government events in Knox County: Nov. 16-22

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 17, 2025

Scheduled events in Knox County for this week include the following.

Danville Opens Ambitious 2025 Campaign With Road-Heavy Start, Key KMAC Battles Ahead

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 17, 2025

Danville High School is set to commence its 2025 boys basketball season with an away game on December 10 against Mt.

Fredericktown Set to Open Season With Heavy Home Slate, Key KMAC Tests Ahead

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 17, 2025

Fredericktown is set to commence its boys basketball season at home on December 12, facing Harvest Prep in a non-conference game.

East Knox boys basketball team set to begin season

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 17, 2025

East Knox High School's basketball team is preparing for the upcoming season with a series of challenging matchups, both in non-conference games and within the Knox Morrow Athletic Conference.

Trojans Basketball set to begin soon

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 17, 2025

Centerburg High School's basketball team is set to open its season with a series of non-conference games, starting on November 22 at Berne Union.

Mt. Vernon opens season with ambitious, road-heavy early slate

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 17, 2025

The Mt. Vernon boys basketball team is set to begin its season on November 26 with a non-conference game against Centerburg.

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Knox commissioners learn how city's reinvestment abatement affects tax revenue

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 17, 2025

Area Development Foundation President Sam Filkins addressed the Knox County Board of Commissioners during its November 13 meeting, detailing how a tax abatement by the City of Mount Vernon will save the developer of Founders Grove $2 million.