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The Knox County Career Center has published its Merit and Honor Roll for the first quarter of the 2025-2026 academic year.

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Mount Vernon Nazarene University sees record adult program growth and rising church engagement

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) has reported significant growth in enrollment numbers and an increase in engagement with Nazarene churches across the East Central field since 2023.

Columbia Elementary students recognized for daily morning announcements

The Columbia Elementary News Crew has been recognized for its efforts in producing the school's daily morning announcements.

Students learn plant life cycle through garden project at The Learning Center

The recent gourd harvest by elementary students from The Learning Center in Mount Vernon was more than just an outdoor activity.

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Knox County IT adopts best practices for computer systems

Knox County Chief Information Officer Kyle Webb informed the Board of Commissioners on October 21 that the Information Technology (IT) department has initiated a strategy to enhance operational efficiency by dedicating servers to specific tasks.

Utica Elementary encourages parents to attend virtual seminar on screen-time strategies

Utica Elementary School is promoting a free virtual seminar aimed at helping parents and caregivers navigate the challenges of screen time and technology use among children and teens.

Mount Vernon Schools to implement Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Curriculum under Senate Bill 288

Mount Vernon City Schools will begin providing developmentally appropriate instruction in child sexual abuse prevention for students in kindergarten through sixth grade, in accordance with Ohio Senate Bill 288.

Fredericktown to host 25th Annual Christmas Walk and Auction

The 25th Annual Christmas Walk and Charity Auction will take place Saturday, Dec. 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. in downtown Fredericktown, offering family-friendly festivities while raising funds for local organizations.

Mazza's Restaurant to serve free spaghetti dinner to veterans

In honor of Veterans Day, Mazza's Restaurant will offer a free spaghetti and meatball dinner to all veterans and active-duty military personnel on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Knox County hosts Local Government Meetings today

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University's women's basketball team begins season with strong lineup

The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team is set to begin its 2025-26 season with an away game against Lawrence Tech in Southfield, Michigan on October 28 at 5:30 p.m. The Lady Cougars will continue their opening week by...

MVNU to host honors choir festival featuring young vocalists

Mount Vernon Nazarene University will host the 2025 District 10 Ohio Music Education Association Honors Choir Festival on November 1.

Reagan Nuss earns third setter of the week honor for MVNU volleyball

The No. 12 Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's volleyball team witnessed senior Reagan Nuss receive her third setter of the week award this season on Monday, October 27.

Miguel Bello earns Crossroads League Offensive Player of the Week honor

Miguel Bello, a graduate student from Madrid, Spain, has been named the Crossroads League Offensive Player of the Week.

Sister gardens unite Ohio's Schnormeier Gardens with Japan's Senseki Garden

Schnormeier Gardens in Gambier, Ohio, and Senseki Garden in Hiroshima, Japan, have officially become Sister Gardens under the Sister City Program.

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Pump station fixes help prevent backups into Knox County residents' homes

The Knox County Board of Commissioners received an update on wastewater projects during its October 21 meeting.

Mount Vernon found dead after North Division Street armed standoff

A Mount Vernon man was discovered deceased from a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound following an armed standoff with police officers.

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