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America's Freedom Lodge was founded to take disabled veterans back to the outdoors, offering them opportunities such as deer and turkey hunts, fishing tournaments, and other events.

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Knox County Historical Society Museum presents 'Memoirs from the Frontlines of COVID'

Area residents are invited to attend a special presentation by Fredericktown nurse and best-selling Amazon author, Kim Sloan, BSN, on Wednesday evening, Oct. 9, at 7:30 p.m., to be held at the Knox County Historical Society Museum, 875 Harcourt Road, Mount Vernon.

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Mount Vernon Elks #140 grants $8,500 to local service agencies

Three Knox County agencies have received grants totaling $8,500 from Mount Vernon Elks Lodge #140, according to Sandra Dick, Esteemed Leading Knight and grants coordinator.

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Dogwood Blossoms Chorus brings fall show to The Woodward Opera House

The Dogwood Blossoms Chorus, Mount Vernon’s local chapter of Sweet Adelines International™ will perform “Love in the Magic Queendom: A Rollercoaster Romance” on Sunday, Oct. 13, onstage at The Woodward Opera House. Doors open at 2 p.m., and the curtain rises at 3 p.m.

Knox ESC preschool gets $108,000 playground upgrade

By Larry Gibbs, Knox Educational Service Center | Sep 30, 2024

Children at the Knox Educational Service Center (ECS) preschool at New Hope gathered to express their appreciation to three local organizations that helped to pay for major improvements to their playground.

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Community to celebrate those who serve at Servitus 2024

Knox County Career Center’s (KCCC) Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) has partnered with the City of Mount Vernon, and Ariel Foundation Park to bring “Servitus 2024” to the community, a day of celebrating those who serve.

Mayville appointed Mount Vernon’s city auditor

Mayor Matt Starr swore in Paul Mayville as Mount Vernon’s auditor on Monday following his appointment by members of the Knox County Republican Central Committee last Thursday.

Government events this October in Knox County

The following events are scheduled to take place in Knox County this month.

Government events this week in Knox County: Sept. 29 - Oct. 5

The following events are scheduled to take place in Knox County this week.

KCSO calls for service, Sept. 29

KCSO calls for service on Sept. 29.

This week in Knox County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Sept. 29-Oct. 5)

This week in Knox County history.

Entertainment events this October in Knox County

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Knox County this month.

Family & kids events this October in Knox County

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Knox County this month.

Family & kids events this week in Knox County: Sept. 29 - Oct. 5

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Knox County this week.

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Planning commission gets request to rezone South Main Street property for apartments

Joseph D. Updike will ask the Mount Vernon Municipal Planning Commission to approve a rezoning request on four parcels of land on South Main Street between Parrot and Adamson Streets from R-1 to R-3 to allow apartment construction. The commission will hear the request on Oct. 10.

MVNU grad wants to open Christian mission on Gambier Street