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Government events this week in Knox County: Dec. 22-28

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

By Mount Vernon News | Dec 23, 2024

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

By Mount Vernon News | Dec 23, 2024

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Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon packs holiday donations for Salvation Army

By Mount Vernon News reports | Dec 21, 2024

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon gathered early Dec. 16 to pack food boxes and sort clothing and toys for The Salvation Army’s Christmas Distribution.

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Mount Vernon hosts Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission visitors

By Mount Vernon News | Dec 20, 2024

Mount Vernon officials recently hosted representatives from the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) to discuss strategies for addressing the city's challenges and needs.

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Knox County Commission honors retiring Sheriff Shaffer

By Mount Vernon News | Dec 20, 2024

The Knox County Commissioners have recognized Sheriff David Shaffer with a resolution celebrating his 37 years of service in law enforcement as he approaches retirement.

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State Rep. Lear: ‘Protect All Students Act will keep our children safe from exposure to the opposite sex while in private spaces’

By Mount Vernon News reports | Dec 20, 2024

The Protect All Students Act, sponsored by State Rep. Beth Lear (R-Galena), was recently signed into law by Gov. Mike DeWine.

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Dec 19, 2024

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Dec 18, 2024

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Mount Vernon among Knox County fire departments to receive MARCA Grants

By Press Release | Dec 18, 2024

Knox County's Mount Vernon Fire Department, Central Ohio JT Fire District, and Eastern Knox County JT Fire District are the recipients of the 2025 Multi-Agency Radio Communications (MARCS) Grant.

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Mount Vernon road closed until Christmas Eve

By Mount Vernon News | Dec 18, 2024

According to officials, roadwork on Mansfield Avenue is nearing completion.

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Mount Vernon approves appropriate to preserve $750,000 in federal funding

By Mount Vernon News | Dec 17, 2024

A supplemental appropriation by the Mount Vernon City Council will allow the city to secure $750,000 in federal funding for the Fairgrounds Road Utility Improvements and Resurfacing Project.

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Mount Vernon may insure against dishonesty, performance of duty

By Mount Vernon News | Dec 17, 2024

The Mount Vernon City Council authorized getting a city-funded insurance policy to safeguard against employee dishonesty.

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Steering committee to finalize Knox County's Comprehensive Plan

By Mount Vernon News reports | Dec 17, 2024

The steering committee for Together Knox, the initiative updating Knox County's Comprehensive Plan, held its final meeting on Thursday, Dec. 18, in Mount Vernon.

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Knox County’s comprehensive plan faces scrutiny as it nears completion

By Mount Vernon News reports | Dec 17, 2024

After nearly eight months of planning, meetings, and public outreach, the process of updating Knox County’s Comprehensive Plan—a long-term blueprint for land use, development, and infrastructure—is nearing completion.

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Balderson tapped to lead House Energy Action Team

By Press Release | Dec 17, 2024

U.S. Rep. Troy Balderson (R-Ohio), from Ohio's 12th district, has been selected to serve as chairman of the House Energy Action Team (HEAT) by Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman August Pfluger (R-Texas).

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Pipe enhancement closes Mount Vernon road

By Mount Vernon News | Dec 17, 2024

Starting on Wednesday, Dec. 18, Yauger Road at the intersection between Vernonview Drive, will be closed so crews can work on enhancing pipes in the area.

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Mount Vernon auditor works with city council to clear out bills

By Mount Vernon News | Dec 17, 2024

The Mount Vernon City Council has authorized Auditor Paul Mayville to pay outstanding bills, including one from May, as he works to organize the city's financial records.

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Mount Vernon releases 2025 regular meetings schedule

By Mount Vernon News | Dec 17, 2024

Pursuant to Sections 121.11 of the Ohio Revised Code and 111.01 (d) of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Mount Vernon, a notice was released highlighting when the Public Bodies of the City of Mount Vernon would hold their regular meetings in 2025.

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Knox County Board of Commissioners holds regular session

By Press Release | Dec 17, 2024

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular session on Tuesday, Dec. 17 in the Commissioners Conference Room on 117 East High Street, Suite 161, in Mount Vernon.

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Dec 17, 2024

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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