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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 2, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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East Knox FFA competes in Ohio FFA Equine CDE

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 2, 2025

The East Knox FFA of East Knox Local Schools recently participated in the Ohio FFA Equine Career Development Event (CDE) at the Ohio State Fairgrounds in Columbus on March 22.

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East Knox FFA competes in state poultry CDE

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 2, 2025

The East Knox FFA of East Knox Local Schools announced that its members competed in the state poultry management career development event on March 22 at the Ohio Exposition Center, finishing 16th out of 77 teams.

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East Knox FFA places third in District 7 FFA Agricultural Mechanics CDE

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 2, 2025

The East Knox FFA of East Knox Local Schools announced that four members recently competed in the District 7 FFA Agricultural Mechanics Career Development Event, finishing third.

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East Knox FFA competes in state nursery/landscape CDE

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 2, 2025

The East Knox FFA of East Knox Local Schools announced that four members competed in the state finals of the FFA Nursery/Landscape Career Development Event on March 26 at Delaware Area Career Center in Delaware.

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East Knox FFA students compete in milk quality event

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 2, 2025

The East Knox FFA of East Knox Local Schools announced that six members participated in the State FFA Milk Quality & Products Career Development Event on March 22 at the Ohio Exposition Center in Columbus.

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East Knox FFA student places fourth in state dairy handlers event

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 2, 2025

The East Knox FFA of East Knox Local Schools announced that member Laureyah Neely placed fourth in the state at the FFA Dairy Handlers Career Development Event on March 26 at the Ohio Exposition Center in Columbus.

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Two new measles cases confirmed in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 2, 2025

On March 29, 2025, two additional cases of measles were confirmed in Knox County among international travelers.

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KCCC students compete at SkillsUSA state

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 2, 2025

Knox County Career Center (KCCC) announced that 17 students participated in the SkillsUSA State Competition held March 18-19 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.

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KCCC student Kennedy Auker awarded $1,000 scholarship

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 2, 2025

Knox County Career Center (KCCC) announced that Kennedy Auker, a senior in Landscape Design & Management, has been awarded the $1,000 Stephen Hillenmeyer Landscape Services Scholarship at the National Collegiate Landscape Competition.

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KCCC students compete in national landscape competition

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 2, 2025

Knox County Career Center (KCCC) announced that its Landscape Design & Management students participated in the National Collegiate Landscape Competition at Colorado State University from March 17-22.

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Red Cross announces April blood donation drive with $5,000 giveaway

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 1, 2025

The American Red Cross Central & Southern Ohio Region has issued a call for blood and platelet donations throughout April, highlighting the increased need during seasonal travel.

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Mount Vernon Police get grant to reduce violence against women

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 1, 2025

The Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) has awarded a grant to the Mount Vernon Police Department as part of efforts to reduce violence against women in Ohio.

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School events this April in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 1, 2025

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

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Licking County voters to consider children services replacement tax

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 1, 2025

Licking County residents are set to vote on several initiatives, including a property tax replacement aimed at supporting children's services, fire protection, emergency medical services, and utilities aggregation.

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Mount Vernon High School Drama Club presents Little Women

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 1, 2025

Mount Vernon High School Drama Club presents Little Women

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Hager supports local business during first Mount Vernon City Council meeting

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 1, 2025

Mount Vernon City Council member LeNan Hager participated in her first meeting on March 24 after being selected to fill the vacancy left by Mike Miller's resignation earlier in the month.

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Mount Vernon approves proposals to digitize water, wastewater plant records

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 1, 2025

The Mount Vernon City Council has approved an expenditure of $274,669 to digitize its wastewater treatment and water plants by implementing a laboratory information management system.

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Knox Community Hospital celebrates Doctors Day

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 1, 2025

Knox Community Hospital has announced its celebration of National Doctors Day on March 30, aimed at recognizing the contributions of physicians to patient care and medical advancements.

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Family fun with Easter Bunny at Knox County Fairgrounds

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 1, 2025

The Knox County Fairgrounds is thrilled to host the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

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