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Lt. Governor Tressel to honor Wiggin St Elementary for fitness challenge

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 22, 2025

Lt. Governor Jim Tressel is scheduled to visit Wiggin Street Elementary School on Thursday, October 23, at 1 p.m. The visit aims to acknowledge the school's participation in the Fitness Challenge

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Knox County Chamber announces November events for business community

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 22, 2025

The Knox County Chamber of Commerce has announced a series of events for November aimed at supporting local businesses and professionals.

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MVNU reports significant enrollment growth amid strengthened church partnerships

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 22, 2025

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) has reported a significant increase in enrollment and strengthened ties with Nazarene churches across the East Central field.

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Place 4 Grace hosts Flannel Fest fundraiser on November 7

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 22, 2025

Place 4 Grace is organizing a fundraising event, Flannel Fest, scheduled for November 7 from 6:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The event will take place at Lakeholm Church of the Nazarene, located at 16001 Glen Road in Mt Vernon, Ohio.

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Living Hope Community Church hosts free fall festival on October 26

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 22, 2025

Living Hope Community Church in Saint Louisville, Ohio, is inviting the local community to its Fall Festival on October 26.

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Lighthouse Fishing Adventures’ Tim Joseph shares fall secrets for Lake Erie’s perch and walleye

By Mount Vernon News reports | Oct 22, 2025

As fall settles over Lake Erie, anglers gear up for some of the season’s best fishing.

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Surge in catfish, crappie and white bass reported by Old Dutchman Bait Shop during fall fishing season

By Mount Vernon News reports | Oct 22, 2025

As fall fishing season takes hold across Ohio, the Old Dutchman Bait Shop in Westerville is bustling with activity, driven by reports of strong catches at nearby Hoover Reservoir.

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Obituary: Karen Anne Buchwald Wright

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 21, 2025

In tribute to Karen Buchwald Wright, who passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 15, Mount Vernon News is republishing her official obituary from Snyder Funeral Homes.

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Nationwide tributes celebrate the life of Karen Buchwald Wright

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 21, 2025

Mount Vernon News is publishing tributes from across the U.S. honoring the life of Karen Buchwald Wright, whose leadership and philanthropy touched countless lives and continues to shape her hometown of Mount Vernon. Wright, the longtime president, CEO and chair of Ariel Corporation, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at age 71.

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Tributes from around Ohio pour in for Karen Buchwald Wright

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 21, 2025

Tributes from around Ohio pour in for Karen Buchwald Wright

Obituary: Rose Ann Oberfield

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 21, 2025

The family of Rose Ann Oberfield announces with both sorrow and faith that she is now at home in heaven with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Rose Ann peacefully went home on September 25, 2025.

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MVN 11.03 to 11.09 Family/Community

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 21, 2025

MVN 11.03 to 11.09 Family/Community

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Mount Vernon mayor honors Wright's legacy

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 21, 2025

Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr joined the community in mourning the death of philanthropist and community leader Karen Buchwalk Wright on October 16, as he honored her legacy.

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By Mount Vernon News | Oct 21, 2025

MVN 11.03 to 11.09 K-12

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Lehman and Liplin earn Crossroads League runner of the week honors

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 21, 2025

Ryan Lehman and Tammy Liplin have been recognized as the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Runners of the Week by the Crossroads League.

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MVNU bowling teams compete in Ohio Bowling Conference Tournament

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 21, 2025

The Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) men's and women's bowling teams participated in the Ohio Bowling Conference Tournament No. 1 on October 18 at the Columbus Square Bowling Palace.

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Turkey Trot supports Food for the Hungry with Thanksgiving Day run

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 21, 2025

The 15th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk is set to take place on Thanksgiving morning, November 27, at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

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East Knox Local Schools hosts candidate night for board election

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 21, 2025

A "Meet the Candidate Night" event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 6 p.m. It will take place in the cafeteria of East Knox Junior/Senior High School.

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 21, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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By Mount Vernon News | Oct 20, 2025

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