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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 3, 2025

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 2, 2025

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Mount Vernon City Council approves FY 2026 budget with $12 million General Fund

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 1, 2025

The Mount Vernon City Council has approved its fiscal year 2026 budget during a meeting held on June 23, projecting $12 million in revenue for its General Fund.

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Licking County Transit Buckeye Lake/Hebron Route starts on July 7

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 1, 2025

Licking County Transit is set to launch its new No. 5 Buckeye Lake/Hebron Route on Monday, July 7, beginning operations at 5 a.m. "This is going to open new doors for a lot of people.

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 1, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Government events this July in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 30, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in Knox County this month.

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Government events this week in Knox County: June 29 - July 5

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 30, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in Knox County this week.

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Elks Lodge awards $4,000 grant to Mount Vernon Fire Department

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 30, 2025

Mount Vernon Elks Lodge No. 140 awarded a $4,000 grant to the Mount Vernon Fire Department on June 25.

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Public hearing set for New Albany electric generation facility

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 27, 2025

The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) is set to conduct a local public hearing regarding Will-Power OH, LLC's proposal for a 200-megawatt behind-the-meter natural gas-fired electric generation facility in Licking County.

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State approves Frasier Solar Project in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 26, 2025

The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) has approved an agreement allowing Frasier Solar LLC to construct a 120-megawatt solar-powered electric generation facility in Clinton and Miller townships, Knox County.

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 26, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Mount Vernon City Hall moving to Central Ohio Technical College building

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 24, 2025

The Mount Vernon City Council has approved a capital lease agreement with Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) to relocate City Hall to the college's Mount Vernon campus building at 236 South Main Street.

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 24, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Trooper Geiger reports to Mount Gilead Post after academy graduation

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 23, 2025

Trooper Brooklyn M. Geiger began her first assignment on Sunday at the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol following her graduation from its 176th Academy Class on June 20.