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The family of Rose Ann Oberfield announces with both sorrow and faith that she is now at home in heaven with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Rose Ann peacefully went home on September 25, 2025.

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MVN 11.03 to 11.09 Family/Community

Mount Vernon mayor honors Wright's legacy

Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr joined the community in mourning the death of philanthropist and community leader Karen Buchwalk Wright on October 16, as he honored her legacy.

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MVN 11.03 to 11.09 K-12

Lehman and Liplin earn Crossroads League runner of the week honors

Ryan Lehman and Tammy Liplin have been recognized as the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Runners of the Week by the Crossroads League.

MVNU bowling teams compete in Ohio Bowling Conference Tournament

The Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) men's and women's bowling teams participated in the Ohio Bowling Conference Tournament No. 1 on October 18 at the Columbus Square Bowling Palace.

Turkey Trot supports Food for the Hungry with Thanksgiving Day run

The 15th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk is set to take place on Thanksgiving morning, November 27, at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

East Knox Local Schools hosts candidate night for board election

A "Meet the Candidate Night" event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 6 p.m. It will take place in the cafeteria of East Knox Junior/Senior High School.

Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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MVN 11.03 to 11.09 Gov

Government events to take place in Knox County Oct. 19-25

Events scheduled for Knox County this week include the following.

Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

Mount Vernon Nazarene secures first league win against Taylor on senior night

The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's soccer team secured its first Crossroads League victory of the season with a 2-0 win over Taylor University.

MVNU women's soccer falls to Taylor University in weekend match

The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's soccer team faced a challenging match against No. 16 Taylor University, resulting in a 2-0 defeat on Saturday, October 18.

Knox County lists religious gatherings for Oct. 19-25

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

Utica Faces Tough Road Challenge Against Johnstown

By Jacey Snyder | Oct 19, 2025

Utica faced off against Johnstown in a competitive match, where the Redskins managed to keep pace during the first half.

This week's entertainment events in Knox County: Oct. 19-25

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

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Licking commissioners approve $10 million in bonds for Licking Memorial's education and event center

The Licking County Board of Commissioners has approved the issuance of $10 million in bonds for the construction of an education and event center for the Licking County Memorial Health Foundation.

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Mount Vernon considers taking Frasier solar project to Ohio Supreme Court

The Mount Vernon City Council is deliberating whether to petition the Ohio Supreme Court to overturn the approval of the Frasier Solar project within city limits.

Family and kids events lineup in Knox County for Oct. 19-25