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Mount Vernon among Knox County fire departments to receive MARCA Grants

By Press Release | Dec 18, 2024

Knox County's Mount Vernon Fire Department, Central Ohio JT Fire District, and Eastern Knox County JT Fire District are the recipients of the 2025 Multi-Agency Radio Communications (MARCS) Grant.

Balanced MVNU scoring attack leads to victory at Cal Maritime

By Press Release | Dec 18, 2024

The Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) Men's Basketball Team (7-5) picked up an 88-67 win out west at Cal Maritime (3-6) on Saturday, Dec. 14.

Strong second half pushes MVNU to victory at Kentucky Christian

By Press Release | Dec 18, 2024

The Mount Vernon Nazarene University Women’s Basketball Team (7-4) played at Kentucky Christian University (3-10) on Friday, Dec. 13 to begin Christmas break.

Koning earns first career defensive player of the week from Crossroads League

By Press Release | Dec 18, 2024

For the first time in his Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) men's basketball career, Trent Koning has been named the Crossroads League Men's Basketball Defensive Player of the Week on Monday, Dec. 16.

Knox County Sheriffs turn to cutting-edge technology to solve 15-year-old murder case

By Press Release | Dec 17, 2024

The Knox County Sheriff's Office released new information regarding an unsolved homicide case in Gambier.

Balderson tapped to lead House Energy Action Team

By Press Release | Dec 17, 2024

U.S. Rep. Troy Balderson (R-Ohio), from Ohio's 12th district, has been selected to serve as chairman of the House Energy Action Team (HEAT) by Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman August Pfluger (R-Texas).

Knox County Board of Commissioners holds regular session

By Press Release | Dec 17, 2024

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular session on Tuesday, Dec. 17 in the Commissioners Conference Room on 117 East High Street, Suite 161, in Mount Vernon.

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FFTH donations will benefit local charitable organizations in Knox County

By Press Release | Dec 11, 2024

Knox County local media outlets and community partners will join together on Friday, Dec. 13, for the 43rd annual Food For The Hungry (FFTH) Drive Day.

MVNU basketball player named Crossroads League Offensive Player of the Week

By Press Release | Dec 11, 2024

After a big week for the Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) women’s basketball team, Serenitee Johnson has been named the Crossroads League Women’s Basketball Offensive Player of the Week for the first time in her career.

MVNU bowling begins conference play

By Press Release | Dec 11, 2024

The Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) men’s and women’s bowling teams began conference play with two Crossroads League bowling tournaments on December 6-7.

Bowser named to CoSIDA Academic All-America first team

By Press Release | Dec 10, 2024

After making the CoSIDA Academic All-District team, Zack Bowser of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) men’s soccer program was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America Team on Tuesday, Dec. 10.

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Knox County featured in Business View Magazine

By Press Release | Dec 3, 2024

Knox County, Ohio has been recently featured in Business View Magazine.

Conrad earns Crossroads League Offensive Player of the Week

By Press Release | Dec 3, 2024

After a career game for the Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) men’s basketball team against Campbellsville University last Tuesday, Bailey Conrad has been named the Men’s Basketball Offensive Player of the Week by the Crossroads League on Monday, Dec. 2.

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Kenyon College hosts Gala to raise funds for FFTH

By Press Release | Dec 3, 2024

On Friday, Dec. 13, Kenyon College will host the 14th Annual Snowflake Gala in support of Knox County Food For The Hungry (FFTH).

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MVNU students present 'The Telephone'

By Press Release | Dec 3, 2024

The music department at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) will present Gian Carlo Menotti’s "The Telephone," a short one-act comic opera, on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium. The performance is free and open to the public.

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MVNU hosts December Christmas Festival

By Press Release | Dec 3, 2024

The music department at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) is inviting the community to celebrate the holiday season with the biennial Christmas Festival on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 7:15 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium.

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KCH welcomes new pediatrics doctor

By Press Release | Nov 26, 2024

Regular check-ups and examinations for children can aid in the early identification and treatment of common childhood illnesses, decreasing health risks and the likelihood of the spread of contagious diseases.

New women's guest house opens in Mount Vernon

By Press Release | Nov 26, 2024

For 25 years, The Alpha and Georgia Houses have been ministering to those who suffer with addiction, have past afflictions - such as prostitution - mental health illnesses, past trauma, and other recovery processes where the love of Christ is the foundation for long-term life changes.

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Five Lady Cougars earn All-League honors

By Press Release | Nov 20, 2024

The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s volleyball team had five players receive All-League honors from the Crossroads League on Tuesday, Nov. 19.

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Knox Public Health observes National Rural Health Day

By Press Release | Nov 18, 2024

Knox Public Health (KPH) is proud to join communities across America in celebration of National Rural Health Day (NRHD) on Nov. 21, 2024.

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