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Summer reading program at Homer Public Library opens with a magical performance

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 3, 2025

The Homer Public Library's six-week summer reading program kicks off with a captivating magic show by Ron Spangler.

Kaleidoscopic adventure with "The Beatles: Yellow Submarine" at the Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 3, 2025

The Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County invites Beatle fans and the rest of the community to embark on a colorful, musical journey at their "Color Our World" themed Silver Screeners event on Tuesday, June 3.

YMCA of Mount Vernon sets 5-kilometer run

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 3, 2025

YMCA of Mount Vernon invites runners of all levels to join this year's 5-kilometer run on Saturday, June 28.

Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 3, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

Utica Girls Golf team inspires next generation of golfers one swing at a time

By Jacey Snyder | Jun 2, 2025

Involvement in sports starts at a young age, especially if high school sports are a future interest. Coach Pam Vickers and the high school girls' golf team hosted the second annual clinic for elementary and middle school girls in Licking County to boost future engagement with the high school team.

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Licking Sheriff's detectives arrest two in child exploitation investigations

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 2, 2025

Detectives from the Licking County Sheriff's Office have arrested two men following the execution of two residential search warrants on May 29.

Boeing invests more than $50 million in Licking County

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 2, 2025

The Boeing Company has committed to a long-term investment exceeding $50 million through a lease extension with the Heath-Newark-Licking County Port Authority.

Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 2, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

Government events this week in Knox County: June 1-7

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 2, 2025

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

Columbia Elementary teacher retires

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 2, 2025

Columbia Elementary teacher retires

City schools participate in summer lunch program

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 2, 2025

Mount Vernon City Schools in Ohio contributes to the effort of providing nutritious meals to the children in the community during the summer break.

Newark company wins bid for culvert project in Village of Hebron

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 2, 2025

Licking County Commissioners have awarded a $436,750 contract to Layton Services of Newark, Ohio, for the Hebron culvert replacement project.

Keesee faces additional sexual abuse charges after indictment amendments

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 2, 2025

A second arraignment for Gary "Tom" Thomas Keesee Jr., 36, of Johnstown, is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, following a superseding indictment that added charges in the rape case against him.