Knox County

FINDLAY, OH (09/17/2020)-- Hailey Priest, of Mount Vernon, 43050, has been placed as a student teacher for the University of Findlay's fall semester.

Thursday, Sept. 24In partnership with the Knox County Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Manager Anthony McNeal will be presenting a Facebook and Google Business Webinar via Zoom.

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Tuesday, Sept. 29Knox Public Health will be holding flu shots for adults only at the Knox County Fairgrounds.

In Your NeighborhoodJay Maners, owner of Ohio Rental, talks family, community and COVID-19.Scholastic standoutsKenyon College and  MVNU once again rank among best in their class by US News.A home with characterA 1920s brick abode in Mount Vernon awaiting a new family to call it home.

212 Green Valley Drive, Howard, Ohio. A unique 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home featuring an open floor plan, a huge kitchen and so much more.

While Mount Vernon public schools reopened in late August, one small local private school has been back in the classrooms since July 13.

Fredericktown Police Blotter Sept. 6 - 12 and Knox County Police Blotter Sept. 11 - 17

Representatives from Elford Construction gave the East Knox Local School District Board of Education an update at their Sept. 17 meeting.

Monday, Sept. 21, Knox County Swim Club skills assessment will be held on Monday and Wednesday.

Lakeholm Church marks milestoneLakeholm Church of the Nazarene in Mount Vernon is celebrating 50 years of ministry with plans to commemorate the milestone for the next year.Pesky, poisonous pokeweedBe aware that a native plant called pokeweed, which grows in some gardens and along roadsides, is poisonous and is considered a pest species.

Ohio EPA Meeting Set for Phillips Drive Bank Restoration ApplicationOhio EPA will hold a virtual public hearing to take comments on an application for a water quality certification related to the proposed Phillips Drive bank restoration in Mount Vernon. During the virtual hearing, which will begin at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, the Agency will give a short presentation on the application and answer questions from the public.

Be aware that a native plant called pokeweed (Phytolacca Americana), which grows in some gardens and along roadsides, is poisonous.

Saturday, Sept. 19In support of the former and current foster youth, the Northeast Ohio Adoption Services (NOAS) is encouraging everyone to participate in the inaugural Virtual Do It For The Kids - Run/Bike/Walk.

OHSAA member schools have been encouraged to seek improvement in various aspects of hosting games based on COVID-19 guidelines.

COTC Offers Accelerated 8-week Courses Beginning October 19NEWARK, Ohio, September 14, 2020 — Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is adapting to meet the current needs of students by offering a selection of accelerated-format (eight weeks versus 15 weeks) general education courses during the second term of autumn semester.

08/17/2020 Female, Calliope Rayne Wells, Chloe Bullock & Chase Wells, Howard08/17/2020 Male, Conner Andrew, Amanda & Brian Hollingworth, Delaware08/25/2020 Male, Callum Niklaus White, Sara & Britt White, Mount Vernon08/28/2020 Female, Octavia Dawn Williams, Keisha Yoder & Kyle Williams, Mount Vernon08/30/2020MaleAddison Kristopher PetersStephanie Vaugn & Bryan Peters   Mt.

Sept. 22Knox County Job and Family Services will be hosting an online forum on the basics of family law.

Utica FFA Summer RecapDue to COVID-19 the Utica FFA Chapter couldn’t do many of its usual summer activities, but that didn't mean members were idle.

Sept. 22A Fall Equinox Labyrinth Stroll will be held at the Kokosing Gap Trail Parking Lot to celebrate the first day of autumn.