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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 27, 2025

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MWCD breaks ground on new central office

The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) has announced the groundbreaking of a new central office facility in New Philadelphia, scheduled to open late next year.

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 26, 2025

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 25, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 24, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Government events this week in Knox County: March 23-29

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 24, 2025

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

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Twelve percent of Knox County residents receive SNAP benefits

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 23, 2025

Twelve percent of Knox County residents receive Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) food assistance, Carla Poland, the public assistance administrator for the Knox County Department of Job and Family Services, informed the Board of...

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Licking County hires Combs as planning director

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 23, 2025

Carson Combs has been appointed as the new planning director for Licking County, bringing over 20 years of experience in urban and regional planning, zoning administration, and land use policy.

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Knox dog shelter took in 40 dogs during February

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 23, 2025

Knox County Dog Warden Brian Biggerstaff reported that 40 dogs entered the county's dog shelter in February.

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Knox County Commissioner Keesee on resignation demands, rumors: 'I will not abandon the trust that voters have placed in me'

By Mount Vernon News reports | Mar 21, 2025

Knox County Commissioner Drenda Keesee is adamant that she will not step down from her elected position following allegations of sexual misconduct involving her son, Tom Keesee.

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 20, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 19, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 18, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Mount Vernon water service inventory meant to safeguard water

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 17, 2025

The city of Mount Vernon has initiated an inventory of its water service lines to ensure the safety and quality of drinking water.

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Multi-unit apartment zoning gets recommendation from Mount Vernon

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 17, 2025

The Mount Vernon Municipal Planning Commission has unanimously recommended the approval of a request to amend the zoning of property along South Main Street, between Parrott and Adamson Streets, from R-1A to R-3.

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Mount Vernon City Council backs renewal of State Capital Improvement Program

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 17, 2025

The Mount Vernon City Council has adopted a resolution in support of the State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP), which will appear on the May 6 statewide ballot.

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Mount Vernon denies Knox County's Memorial Building sign request

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 17, 2025

The Mount Vernon City Council has turned down a request from the Knox County Commission to allow the installation of a sign on the tree lawn at the Knox County Memorial Building.

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 17, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Government events this week in Knox County: March 16-22

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 17, 2025

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

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MWCD announces $1.3M in watershed grants for program 15th anniversary

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 15, 2025

The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) has announced the 15th anniversary of its Partners in Watershed Management (PWM) grants program, alongside the allocation of $1.3 million for flood and water conservation projects.

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Mount Vernon announces Mansfield Avenue closure for gas line installation

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 15, 2025

The city of Mount Vernon has announced the temporary closure of Mansfield Avenue between Belmont Avenue and Nuce Street to facilitate gas line installation.

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Knox dog shelter took in 40 dogs during February
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Mount Vernon Municipal Court: 102 cases on docket, March 31-April 4, 2025
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