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ODOT approves $5.6 million grant for SR 13 relocation

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 23, 2025

The Ohio Department of Transportation's Transportation Review Advisory Council has approved a $5.6 million grant for the City of Mount Vernon's State Route 13 relocation project.

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Walmart plans 2025 store remodels and community investments in Ohio

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 23, 2025

Walmart has announced plans to remodel 23 stores in Ohio in 2025, as part of its broader commitment to the state.

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Danville tops Northmor 3-1 behind Bocock’s 12 strikeouts

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 23, 2025

In a pitchers' duel on Monday night, Danville defeated Northmor 3-1, with a dominant performance from Addy Bocock.

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Centerburg Softball cruises past Loudonville, 13-1

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 23, 2025

The Centerburg varsity softball team secured a decisive 13-1 victory over Loudonville on Monday, driven by a robust 16-hit offensive performance and strong pitching from Morgan Beaver.

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Mount Vernon Baseball rolls past Licking Heights

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 23, 2025

Ezra Kurek delivered an impressive performance, going 4-for-4 with two doubles, as Mount Vernon surged for 10 runs in the fifth inning to secure a 16-6 victory over Licking Heights on Monday.

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Faught fans 11 as Centerburg baseball tops Loudonville, 8-2

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 23, 2025

Ricky Faught delivered a commanding performance on the mound Monday, striking out 11 and leading Centerburg to an 8-2 road victory over Loudonville.

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Grennell goes 3-for-3 as EK defeats Cardington-Lincoln, 10-5

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 23, 2025

East Knox secured a 10-5 victory over Cardington-Lincoln on Monday, with Zayne Grennell playing a pivotal role by going 3-for-3, including a triple and two singles.

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Faith Life Church responds to arrest of pastors' son, urges prayer and healing

By Mount Vernon News reports | Apr 23, 2025

Faith Life Church Senior Pastor Gary Keesee issued a public letter to the church congregation on Friday, April 18 addressing the arrest of his son, Gary “Tom” Thomas Keesee Jr., for alleged child sexual abuse. Tom is the son of Gary Keesee and Knox County Commissioner Drenda Keesee.

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Mount Vernon Nazarene University announces the 2025 Faith Days with the Columbus Clippers

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 22, 2025

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) has announced its continued support for Faith Days at Huntington Park, a series of events that blend baseball, faith, and community with the Columbus Clippers.

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Grand jury indicts Gary “Tom” Thomas Keesee Jr. on 27 counts of sexual abuse

By Mount Vernon News reports | Apr 22, 2025

Gary “Tom” Thomas Keesee Jr., 36, of Johnstown, was indicted Monday, April 21 by a Knox County grand jury on 11 counts of rape, 11 counts of gross sexual imposition and five counts of unlawful sexual conduct.

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Ohio Wesleyan University awards spring 2025 theory-to-practice grant to Lisa Hoam

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 22, 2025

Ohio Wesleyan University announced that Lisa Hoam of Fredericktown, Ohio, has received a spring 2025 Theory-to-Practice Grant to support her research, internship, service, or cultural-immersion opportunity.

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Knox County Grand Jury indicts Gary Thomas Keesee Jr. on multiple sex crime charges

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 22, 2025

Gary Thomas Keesee Jr. has been indicted on 27 counts of sex crimes by a Knox County Grand Jury as of April 21, 2025.

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Knox Community Hospital hosts talk on robotic surgery advancements

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 22, 2025

Join a free Doc Talk on May 22, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM, at Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon, OH.

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Denison University presents annual “HERE US” performance event

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 22, 2025

The Departments of Theatre and Dance at Denison University are proud to present the fifth annual “HERE US”, a live performance event celebrating the voices and creativity of students of color.

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A bear's adventure at the Storybook Trail

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 22, 2025

The Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County invites the community to bring their kids to the Storybook Trail.

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Explore and discover the world of frogs

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 22, 2025

Kenyon College is inviting families to explore the fascinating world of frogs at the Brown Family Environmental Center (BFEC) with the latest edition of Family Nature Quest: Fascinating Frogs on Saturday, May 3.

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Ohio State ATI recognizes Megan Randall as outstanding student

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 22, 2025

Megan Randall from Mount Vernon has been acknowledged as an outstanding student at the Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute (Ohio State ATI).

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Mount Vernon City Schools launch transportation pilot program for elementary students' health appointments

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 22, 2025

Mount Vernon City Schools, in collaboration with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, is introducing a transportation pilot program to support students at Pleasant Street and Dan Emmett Elementary Schools.

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 22, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Mount Vernon seeks USDA funds for new police headquarters

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 22, 2025

The Mount Vernon City Council voted on April 14 to authorize the Safety-Service Director to apply for a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Program grant.

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