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Licking Valley volleyball team secured a 3-1 victory over Utica

By Mount Vernon News Report | Sep 14, 2023

Licking Valley went up big in the first set with a 17-8 lead, but Alexa Gosnell showed some spark on defense with a solid dig to save a point. Lexi Wiegand also had a dig in the set at 24-16.

Loudonville Redbirds soared high in a Tuesday match against Crestline Bulldogs, 3-0

By Mount Vernon News Report | Sep 14, 2023

Outside hitter Maya Heffelfinger and setter Payton Vansickle were an offensive powerhouse combo for Loudonville (5-3, 3-0) against Crestline (2-8, 0-3) on Tuesday night, with the Redbirds easily sweeping the Bulldogs.

Mount Vernon claims 3-0 victory against Madison Comprehensive

By Mount Vernon News Report | Sep 14, 2023

The Mount Vernon volleyball team (10-2, 6-1) has won four straight matches after blanking Madison Comprehensive (3-7, 2-4) on Monday in Ohio Cardinal Conference action.

Fredericktown volleyball team tames Licking Valley Panthers, 3-1

By Mount Vernon News Report | Sep 14, 2023

Fredericktown (9-1, 4-0) hosted Licking Valley (5-5, 3-3) last week in a non-conference matchup, and the Freddies continued their dominant play with a 3-1 win over the Panthers on Monday night.

Massey Ratings for local football week 5

By Mount Vernon News Report | Sep 14, 2023

The Massey Ratings have released their projections for this week's clashes, offering insights into who might come out on top.

Centerburg dominates Cardington-Lincoln in a Tuesday volleyball match

By Mount Vernon News Report | Sep 14, 2023

The Centerburg Trojans (11-1, 5-0) made it eight straight wins with a sweep over KMAC rival Cardington-Lincoln (5-4, 2-2) on Tuesday night.

Lexington Minutemen defeat New Philadelphia Quakers, 3-0

By Mount Vernon News Report | Sep 14, 2023

Lexington (8-2, 5-2) has been red hot with five straight wins, and on Tuesday the Minutemen swept New Philadelphia (5-4, 4-3) with Ava Brown piling on kills and assists in the win.

High School Volleyball Roundup: Centerburg, Fredericktown, Mount Vernon, Loudonville and Licking Valley Secure impressive wins

By Bob Martin | Sep 14, 2023

Mount Vernon volleyball recaps

MVNU turning empty downtown building into HW Hub for engineering and computer science

By Samantha Scoles, Assistant Director of Communications & PR, Mount Vernon Nazarene University | Sep 14, 2023

MVNU turning empty downtown building into HW Hub for engineering and computer science

Knox County to begin cupola clock tower renovations in October

By Bob Pepalis | Sep 14, 2023

An $800,000 full renovation and modernization of the Knox County Courthouse cupola clock tower should begin on Oct. 1, County Administrator Jason Booth told the Mount Vernon News.

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OCC High school volleyball roundup: Wooster and Lexington continue dominance, Mount Vernon wins fourth straight and West Holmes snaps losing streak

By Bob Martin | Sep 14, 2023

In high school volleyball action, Wooster continues their undefeated season with a commanding 3-0 win over Ashland, Lexington secures a victory over New Philadelphia with Ava Brown leading the way, Mount Vernon wins four straight matches against Madison Comprehensive, and West Holmes snaps a seven-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over Mansfield Senior.

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Couts: HW Hub will allow MVNU 'to expand our course offerings and research opportunities'

By Bob Pepalis | Sep 14, 2023

Mount Vernon Nazarene University will transform a downtown building at 18 E. Vine St., into a state-of-the-art academic hub for students in engineering and computer science programs.

Mount Vernon officials share safety-service director's duties during interim

By Bob Pepalis | Sep 14, 2023

An interim plan to cover the safety-service director’s duties assigns the tasks to elected and non-elected officials with the city and could boost the pay of several city employees.

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Plaza Drive residents must park off the street

By Bob Pepalis | Sep 14, 2023

Residents along Plaza Drive need to park off the street starting on Monday as the city’s contractor begins working on rebuilding the entire road.

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Wooster Generals conquer Ashland Arrows

By Mount Vernon News Report | Sep 14, 2023

Wooster (10-0, 7-0) have been unstoppable this season, and that continued against OCC foe Ashland in a 3-0 sweep victory on Tuesday for their 10th straight win.