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Licking County investigates Cyclospora cases, warns residents to stay vigilant

Health officials in Licking County are urging residents to take precautions after an increase in Cyclospora cases was identified in Ohio, with several infections reported among county residents.

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 14, 2026

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Knox County Community Health Center achieves NCQA PCMH status

Knox County Community Health Center has earned National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition.

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 7, 2026

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Knox Public Health revisits its 150‑year journey of serving county residents

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 5, 2026

Knox County’s commitment to community health spans nearly 150 years, beginning with the opening of the Knox County Infirmary in Bangs in 1877.

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Knox County gets $175,000 to fix failing septic systems

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 8, 2026

Knox Public Health received $175,000 from Ohio EPA to help property owners repair or replace failing septic systems.

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Tim Callahan appointed executive director of East Central Ohio Red Cross chapter

By Mount Vernon News | May 1, 2026

Tim Callahan has been named executive director of the American Red Cross East Central Ohio Chapter.

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Knox Public Health offers program to support adults helping children cope with loss

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 5, 2026

Knox Public Health has launched a free four-week program for adults supporting children through loss.

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Tonya Craft named regional executive for Red Cross Central & Southern Ohio Region

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 3, 2026

Tonya Craft has been named Regional Executive for the American Red Cross Central & Southern Ohio Region.

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Knox County Chamber announces 32nd annual Spring Swing Golf Outing for May 21

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 24, 2026

The Knox County Chamber of Commerce has announced its 32nd Annual Spring Swing Golf Outing for May 21 at Vernon View Golf Course.

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Audrey Spearman receives DAR Community Service Award for contributions in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 18, 2026

Audrey Spearman has been recognized by the Daughters of the American Revolution with their Community Service Award for her extensive volunteer work in Knox County.

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Heritage Ohio to host preservation training workshop in Newark on May 7, 2026

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 12, 2026

Heritage Ohio will host a one-day preservation training workshop in Newark on May 7, 2026.

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Find calm at Mount Vernon’s Sound Bath Experience March 6

By Mount Vernon News | Feb 24, 2026

The Sound Bath Experience will be held on March 6 at 6 p.m. at the Glenn A. Gallagher Centre, 1451 Gambier Road in Mount Vernon.

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Knox County Community Health Center offers pediatric care and services for families

By Mount Vernon News | Feb 19, 2026

The Knox County Community Health Center provides pediatric care at its Mount Vernon and Danville clinics.

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American Red Cross calls for urgent blood donations amid severe winter storms

By Mount Vernon News | Feb 3, 2026

Severe winter storms have led to a critical shortage of blood supplies across several regions.

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Captain Christine Moretz receives Zelkowitz Award for community service

By Mount Vernon News | Dec 20, 2025

Captain Christine Moretz has been awarded the Zelkowitz Memorial Award by Food For The Hungry - Mount Vernon.

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Free legal clinic offered by Legal Aid for seniors in Mount Vernon

By Mount Vernon News | Dec 10, 2025

Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio is organizing a free legal clinic on January 21, 2026, from 10 AM to 1 PM at The Station Break Senior Citizens Center in Mount Vernon, Ohio.

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Salvation Army seeks support for Learning Lighthouse childcare center

By Mount Vernon News | Dec 2, 2025

The Salvation Army Mount Vernon Corps recently hosted open houses for its new Learning Lighthouse childcare center.

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Licking County awards grant for victim advocate

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 17, 2025

Licking County Commissioners have approved a $40,000 grant to Woodlands Serving Central Ohio.

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Knox County provides $100,000 in grants to support families

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 10, 2025

The Knox County Board of Commissioners has approved $100,000 in grants to four local organizations as part of its One Ohio Opioid funding grant program.

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Green tells Mount Vernon City Council Lyme disease cases on the rise

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 3, 2025

Knox County Health Commissioner Zach Green addressed the Mount Vernon City Council on October 24, reporting a significant rise in Lyme disease cases, with an increase of nearly 40% compared to the end of October 2024.

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Licking County dedicates $285,000 for health department's community navigator services

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 27, 2025

Licking County has allocated $285,000 from its opioid settlement funds on October 23 to expand the Community Navigator services offered by the Licking County Health Department.

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