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First responders breakfast planned by Country Club Rehabilitation Campus in Mount Vernon

Country Club Rehabilitation Campus is hosting a private event to honor first responders in Knox County.

By Mount Vernon News | Feb 18, 2025

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KCSO calls for service, Feb. 25

KCSO calls for service on Feb. 25.

By Mount Vernon News Report | Feb 26, 2024

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The Knox County Career Center online auction of themed baskets returns to benefit Food For The Hungry

By Mount Vernon News Report | Dec 6, 2023

The Knox County Career Center is making your Christmas shopping easy this year as they are hosting an online auction benefiting Food For The Hungry. 

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Interchurch Social Services purchases new refrigerator with support from Food For The Hungry

By Mount Vernon News Report | Dec 4, 2023

In Spring 2023, Executive Director of Interchurch Social Services (ISS) of Knox County Carolyn Fergus called Food For The Hungry’s Interim Board President Austin Swallow with a proposal.

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13th Annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Morning in support of Food For The Hungry!

By Mount Vernon News Report | Nov 22, 2023

The 13th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk will take place on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 23, on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

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Road Hog Willy's catering customers like Southern slow-smoked BBQ

By Bob Pepalis | Apr 20, 2021

Catering jobs are picking up for Road Hog Willy’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q in Mount Vernon, so pitmaster Bill Wheeler suggests booking soon.

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Road Hog Willy's: Mount Vernon's top barbecue destination

By Savannah Howe | Mar 18, 2021

For Road Hog Willy's owner William Wheeler, the dream of owning a restaurant was about more than making a living.

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Newcastle Farmhaus in Walhonding: Food that keeps customers coming back for more

By David Beasley | Mar 4, 2021

Customers tell the story of Newcastle Farmhaus, an Amish-style restaurant on U.S. Highway 36 in Walhonding.

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Door 142 still serving unique, original dishes despite pandemic slowdown

By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 12, 2021

Door 142 in Fredericktown is still doing everything they can to serve customers great food during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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InTown Restaurant offers good food, relaxed atmosphere and breakfast all day

By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 12, 2021

At InTown Restaurant in Centerburg, customers can expect good food, relaxed conversation and a familiar crowd of regulars.

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Local restaurants offering sweet deals this Valentine's Day weekend

By Staff reports | Feb 11, 2021

As the state lifts pandemic restrictions, more restaurants are opening up just in time for the Valentine's Day rush.

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Eggman's Eatery, a 'finer diner' in Centerburg

By David Beasley | Feb 4, 2021

With so many restaurants struggling in 2020, it’s not often that you hear of a new one opening during the pandemic, but that is the story of Eggmann’s Eatery in Centerburg.

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Road Hog Willy's Real Pit Bar-B-Q brings delicious barbecue to area weddings

By April Bamburg | Jan 22, 2021

Road Hog Willy's Real Pit Bar-B-Q is a great option for brides and grooms who are looking to create a memorable menu for their special day.

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Mazza’s Restaurant: a Mount Vernon classic now offers pizza

By David Beasley | Jan 22, 2021

For nearly 70 years, Mazza’s Restaurant — founded by Joe Mazza, the son of Italian immigrants — was a fixture on West High Street in downtown Mount Vernon.

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