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Local students with disabilities or special needs will have the opportunity to build physical skills and confidence this summer at the "Heroes of the Hive Adaptive Football Camp," scheduled for July 23 at Fighting Jacket Stadium.

Mount Vernon’s Landon Dawson earns Power Four Scholarship offer from Purdue

Landon Dawson, a promising football player from Mount Vernon High School, has received his second Division I scholarship offer and his first from a Power Four program.

Knox County Board of Elections to hold Candidate Academy on July 8

The Knox County Board of Elections is set to host a Candidate Academy on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

Dr. Jodi Mills appointed dean at Mount Vernon Nazarene University's adult studies college

Mount Vernon Nazarene University has announced the appointment of Dr. Jodi Mills as Dean of the College of Adult and Professional Studies, effective July 1, 2025. Dr. Mills brings over 15 years of experience in nontraditional and adult education,...

City Hall relocates to COTC building in Mount Vernon partnership

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and the City of Mount Vernon have announced a partnership that will see the relocation of City Hall to a building on Main Street owned by COTC.

Northridge Local School District Board plans special meeting for June

The Northridge Local School District Board of Education has announced a special meeting scheduled for June 26, 2025.

Ohio Department of Agriculture sprays for spongy moths in Mount Vernon

The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is conducting aerial spraying to manage the invasive spongy moth population in Mount Vernon and surrounding areas this week.

Mount Vernon City Hall moving to Central Ohio Technical College building

The Mount Vernon City Council has approved a capital lease agreement with Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) to relocate City Hall to the college's Mount Vernon campus building at 236 South Main Street.

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Fredericktown gears up for 4th of July celebration

The heart of Fredericktown is set to light up this summer with an unforgettable Independence Day celebration at Sockman Community Park.

Ohio & Erie Canal Bicentennial Celebration in Newark

The city of Newark invites the community to the 200th anniversary of the Ohio & Erie Canal, a vital artery of trade and transportation that once flowed through the heart of downtown.

Blues, Brews, & BBQ Returns to Mount Vernon

Blues, Brews, & BBQ is back for its second sizzling year in Downtown Mount Vernon, Ohio this Saturday, June 28, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

Red Cross calls for summer blood donations with incentives from goodr

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, the American Red Cross is urging individuals to donate blood or platelets to help maintain a stable blood supply through mid-summer.

MVNU opens nominations for Cougar Wall of Fame

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) Athletics has announced the opening of nominations for the MVNU Cougar Wall of Fame.

Spraying starts in Mount Vernon area to control spongy moth

The Ohio Department of Agriculture is set to conduct aerial spraying to manage the invasive spongy moth population in Mount Vernon and surrounding areas this week.

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Trooper Geiger reports to Mount Gilead Post after academy graduation