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United Way of Knox County names next executive director

By Mount Vernon News Report | May 20, 2024

Katie Ellis has been named executive director of the United Way of Knox County, effective May 20. Ellis replaces Lori Jones-Perkins, the current executive director, who announced her resignation in April.

Nonprofit operates the first ‘feeding the minds’ magazine literacy bank

By Mount Vernon News Report | May 20, 2024

MagLiteracy will participate in the Mount Vernon Farmers Market at the Public Square on June 1, Aug. 3, Sept. 7 and Oct. 5.

Knox County Special Olympics athletes compete in Northwest Spring Regionals

By Mount Vernon News Report | May 20, 2024

Forty-five Knox County Special Olympics athletes competed in track and field, bocce, and powerlifting at the Special Olympics Ohio Northwest Spring Regionals on May 5 at Findlay High School.

New farmers market comes to Loudonville

By Mount Vernon News Report | May 20, 2024

Memorial Day weekend is best known for the start of tourist season in Loudonville, but this year there is a new attraction for locals to look forward to as well: Fresh produce, baked goods, and more in the form of the new Loudonville Farmers Market.

KCSO calls for service, May 19

By Mount Vernon News Report | May 20, 2024

KCSO calls for service on May 19.

Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | May 20, 2024

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

Government events this week in Knox County: May 19-25

By Mount Vernon News | May 20, 2024

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

KCSO calls for service, May 18

By Mount Vernon News Report | May 19, 2024

KCSO calls for service on May 18.

Entertainment events this week in Knox County: May 19-25

By Mount Vernon News | May 19, 2024

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Knox County this week.

Family & kids events this week in Knox County: May 19-25

By Mount Vernon News | May 19, 2024

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Knox County this week.

Religious meetings this week in Knox County: May 19-25

By Mount Vernon News | May 19, 2024

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in Knox County this week.

Mount Vernon law director can start hiring intern earlier

By Mount Vernon News | May 19, 2024

Law Director Rob Broeren will be able to hire a summer intern a month earlier, thanks to the adoption of an ordinance by the Mount Vernon City Council.

MVNU celebrates winners of Excellence In the Call awards

By Mount Vernon News | May 18, 2024

Two staff members from Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU), Judy Clevenger and Sue Morningstar, were recognized for their outstanding contributions at the Excellence In the Call awards reception. The event took place last month in Foster Hall, where both individuals were commended for their hard work and dedication.

MVNU celebrates commencement for 456 graduates

By Mount Vernon News | May 18, 2024

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) recently held its 64th annual commencement ceremonies in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium, celebrating the achievements of its 456 graduates. The commencement address was delivered by the Rev. Andrew J. Monnin.