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KCCC and KTC host annual Advisory Dinner

By Knox County Career Center Schools | Oct 31, 2022

Knox County Career Center Schools hosted their annual Advisory Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 6.

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Be smart, be safe, be seen this Halloween

By AAA | Oct 31, 2022

AAA issues Halloween safety reminders.

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Fall fun in Coshocton County

By Coshocton Visitors Bureau | Oct 31, 2022

Fall is a wonderful time to Visit Coshocton, Ohio! Just a short drive from Columbus, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh, Coshocton is perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway.

Tired of farming around the old fence rows?

By Press release submission | Oct 29, 2022

Tired of farming around the old fence rows?

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Vaughn claims Bowler of the Week status

By Alex Stewart | Oct 29, 2022

Hannah Vaughn of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s bowling team earned her second Crossroads League Women’s Bowler of the Week honor of the season on Monday, October 24.

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MVNU ends golf season with 7th-place finish

By Alex Stewart | Oct 29, 2022

LACONIA, Ind. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s golf team concluded its fall season in the Crossroads League Preview Invitational at the Chariot Run Golf Course on October 24-25.MVNU tied for seventh place, finishing with a final score of 643 (323, 320) through two rounds of play.

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Lady Owls shut out Denison, take over first place

By Evan Brinnon | Oct 29, 2022

The Kenyon College women’s soccer team earned a massive win over rival Denison University (4-8-4, 3-1-2 NCAC), securing a 2-0 shutout on their home turf. The win propelled the Owls to the top of the North Coast Athletic Conference standings and gave Kenyon the inside track for a regular-season championship.

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Lady Cougars sweep Foresters as Brenner notches 4,000th assist

By Alex Stewart | Oct 29, 2022

HUNTINGTON, Ind.

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Community Calendar

By Staff | Oct 29, 2022

OngoingKnox Public Health has posted a notice on vaccine availability that will be updated regularly as conditions change.

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High school volleyball recaps

By Staff reports | Oct 29, 2022

Top-seeded Milford Center Fairbanks took down fifth-seed Fredericktown(18-7) in straight sets, 3-0,by scores of 26-24, 25-17, 28-26, on Oct. 25. The Freddies came into the round after defeating No. 20 Utica 3-1 (23-25, 25-16, 25-12, 25-16) and No. 22 seed Columbus School For Girls, 3-0 (25-10, 25-10, 25-8.

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Mount Vernon Police Blotter from Oct. 8-9

By Mount Vernon Police | Oct 29, 2022

Mount Vernon Police Blotter from Oct. 8-9

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Ohio new business startups revert to lower trend

By J.D. Davidson | Oct 29, 2022

Ohio’s new business filings in September reverted to a downward trend after a one-month reprieve in August.

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Election 2022: DeWine holds double-digit lead over Whaley for Ohio governor

By J.D. Davidson | Oct 29, 2022

Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine’s lead in polls has slipped as the Nov. 8 general election approaches, but it remains comfortably in the double digits over Democrat Nan Whaley.

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P. Jean Fowler

By Snyder Funeral Home – Lasater Chapel | Oct 29, 2022

P. Jean Fowler, 80 passed away on Thursday morning, Oct. 27, 2022, at her home near Gambier with her family by her bedside.

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20 local high school football players rank among Ohio's elite

By Mike Blake | Oct 29, 2022

Closing out the regular season and entering play-offs, 20 local gridiron players finished among Ohio’s high school elite, with several earning spots in mutliple categories.

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Let's Talk Sports Showboats, show-offs, style and Class

By Mike Blake | Oct 29, 2022

Let’s talk showboats, show-offs and style. In sports, we applaud style. When a player does things his or her way and can back it up with performance, the players become larger than life and add to the entertainment of the sport.

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MVN Athlete of the Week A playoff performance and bringing a trophy home

By Mike Blake | Oct 29, 2022

The Mount Vernon News sports department’s MVN ATHLETE of the WEEK is a weekly feature that spotlights local student-athletes and their schools. Our ATHLETE of the WEEK WINNERS for this week are Gwyn Sands (Centerburg volleyball) and Max Payne (Danville football).

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As Halloween approaches, State Fire Marshal stresses safety

By Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal | Oct 29, 2022

Fall is here, as the temperature drops, and the Halloween decorations are put up, it’s important to stay fire safe.

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Danville Police blotter Oct. 10 – 16

By Submitted content | Oct 29, 2022

Danville Police blotter Oct. 10 – 16

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Health forces Kirby to resign from Mount Vernon City Council

By Bob Pepalis | Oct 29, 2022

Josh Kirby resigned from his Mount Vernon First Ward City Council seat effective Oct. 20.

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