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Mount Vernon's First Fridays wins 'Best Summer Festival' award

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 17, 2025

Experience Mount Vernon has announced that its First Fridays series has been recognized as the "Best Summer Festival" by Midwestern Traveler Magazine in their 2025 Best in Ohio awards.

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Mount Vernon Nazarene University announces cross-country schedule for 2025

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 17, 2025

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) has released the 2025 season schedule for its men's and women's cross-country teams.

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Knox County Board to discuss land bank operations and financial reports

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 17, 2025

The Knox County Board of Directors is set to meet on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 9:00 AM at the Knox County Commissioners' Office.

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Evan Hodkinson earns CoSIDA Academic All-America First Team honors again

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 17, 2025

Evan Hodkinson, a student-athlete from Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU), has been named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America First Team for the second year in a row.

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Oak St lane reduced due to shipping container until August 6

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 17, 2025

A shipping container located at 312 Oak St is causing a single lane closure on the road between Rogers St and George St. The traffic remains open in both directions, but with a lane reduction.

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Hodkinson earns back-to-back CoSIDA Academic All-America First Team Honors

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 17, 2025

Mount Vernon Nazarene University's Evan Hodkinson has been recognized among the nation's top student-athletes, earning CoSIDA Academic All-America First Team honors for the second consecutive year.

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Cougars set sights on 2025 cross country season with challenging slate

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 17, 2025

Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s men’s and women’s cross country teams are preparing for the 2025 season, following a successful 2024 campaign.

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Mount Vernon Football launches online fundraiser for 2025 season

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 17, 2025

The 2025 Fighting Jackets football team is initiating its season with an online fundraising campaign.

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Mount Vernon sets golf qualifier dates for middle and high school athletes

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 17, 2025

Mount Vernon Middle School and High School golf programs have announced their 2025 season qualifier dates, with tee times beginning Monday, July 28 at Vernon View Golf Course.

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North Fork Local Schools announces new Hall of Honors member

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 17, 2025

North Fork Local Schools has announced that Mark McDaniel will be inducted into the North Fork Hall of Honors.

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Mount Vernon Municipal Court: 150 cases on docket, July 21-25, 2025

By Kate Sarmiento | Jul 16, 2025

The following 150 cases are on the Mount Vernon Municipal Court docket for the week of July 21-25, 2025

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Fredericktown School Board discusses financials and personnel changes in special meeting

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 16, 2025

The Fredericktown Local Schools Board of Education convened for a special meeting on July 15, 2025, to address district business.

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 16, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Ohio agencies relaunch summer crisis program for heat relief

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 16, 2025

The Ohio Department of Development and the Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission have announced the continuation of their support through the Summer Crisis Program, aimed at assisting Ohio families in managing extreme heat conditions.

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St. Paul's Episcopal Church announces outdoor mass on July 27

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 16, 2025

St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Mount Vernon has announced it will hold a "Mass on the Grass" outdoor service on July 27.

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Kenyon College announces seven graduates receive Fulbright fellowships

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 16, 2025

Kenyon College announced that seven of its graduates have received Fulbright fellowships, extending the school’s strong record with the global academic exchange program.

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The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County announces book discussion for A Walk in the Woods

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 16, 2025

The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County has announced a nonfiction book discussion on "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson, scheduled for Monday, July 21, 2025, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. According to the library, the discussion will focus...

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Farm Credit Mid-America launches fifth annual Fight the Hunger, Stock the Trailer contest

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 16, 2025

Farm Credit Mid-America has announced the launch of the fifth annual "Fight the Hunger, Stock the Trailer" contest.

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Morgan Grange #829 meeting recap

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 15, 2025

Sixteen members of Morgan Grange #829 met for their monthly meeting on Friday, July 11, 2025, with Master Will Smith presiding. Roll call was taken, and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

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Obituary: Ingeborg H. (Krempin) Mahn

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 15, 2025

Ingeborg H. Mahn (née Krempin), age 97, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025, at The Ohio Eastern Star Home in Mount Vernon, Ohio.

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