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The Northridge Local School District Board of Education has announced the appointment of Matthew Lauvray as the new Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2026.

Knox County groups plan food distribution for low-income families

Food for the Hungry, in collaboration with Knox County Foundation, Interchurch Social Services, and other community partners, is organizing a food distribution event to assist families experiencing food insecurity.

MVNU opens Vazquez Family Collaboratory to enhance global engagement

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) has inaugurated the Vazquez Family Collaboratory, a new facility aimed at enhancing global engagement through project-based learning.

Potential disruption to November SNAP benefits due to federal shutdown

Knox County Job & Family Services (KCJFS) has issued an alert to inform recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) about a potential disruption in their November 2025 benefits.

Mount Vernon Municipal Court: 149 cases on docket, Oct. 27-31, 2025

The following 149 cases are on the Mount Vernon Municipal Court docket for the week of Oct. 27-31, 2025

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Which former high school stars from Mount Vernon News area will be in action for the week of Monday, Oct. 27?

These former Mount Vernon News area high school athletes will be active in competitions the week of Monday, Oct. 27.

Area Development Foundation earns multiple honors at OEDA summit

The Area Development Foundation (ADF) of Knox County has been recognized at the 2025 Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA) Annual Summit in Akron, Ohio.

MVNU opens Fairbanks Center for Global Engagement honoring past leadership

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Fairbanks Center for Global Engagement, named in honor of President Emeritus Dr. E. LeBron Fairbanks and former First Lady Dr. Anne Fairbanks.

A Few Good Men comes to Knox Memorial Theater this November

The Knox Memorial Theater in Mount Vernon, Ohio, is set to host Aaron Sorkin's renowned military courtroom drama, "A Few Good Men," from November 14 to 16.

Mount Vernon City Schools board will be discussing policies and ski club trip

The Mount Vernon City Schools Board of Education will have its regular meeting on October 23, 2025, at the Energy Fieldhouse in Mount Vernon, Ohio.

MVNU women's volleyball sweeps No.5 Indiana Wesleyan University

Mount Vernon Nazarene University's women's volleyball team achieved a significant victory against Indiana Wesleyan University on October 22.

This weekend's entertainment event in Knox County: Friday, Oct. 24 - Sunday, Oct. 26

Don't miss out on this entertainment event happening in Knox County this weekend.

Knox County hosts Local Government Meetings today

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

Mount Vernon Board of Education approves personnel changes and financial reports

The Mount Vernon Board of Education held its regular meeting for August at the Energy Fieldhouse on Monday, August 18, 2025.

Ohio authors grace upcoming library events with new works

The Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County is set to host two Ohio authors, Andrew Grace and Ric Sheffield, in the coming days.

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Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s online MSW program ranks top in Ohio for 2026

Mount Vernon Nazarene University's Master's in Social Work Online program has been recognized as one of the top programs in Ohio for 2026 by MastersinSocialWorkOnline.org.

Goodwill Plaza in Newark set for grand opening celebration

Licking/Knox Goodwill Industries, Inc. is set to celebrate the grand opening of its newly remodeled Goodwill Plaza in Newark, Ohio.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's golf team excels at Holy Cross Invitational

The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's golf team concluded its fall season with a commendable performance at the Holy Cross Invitational.

Women's golf team finishes third at Holy Cross Invitational

The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's golf team concluded its fall season at the Holy Cross Invitational, held at the Warren Golf Course at Notre Dame on October 20-21.

American Red Cross seeks urgent blood donations amid fall shortage