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Relay for America Crosses 2,565‑mile mark in Mount Vernon with community support

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 3, 2026

Relay for America carried the American flag through Mount Vernon on July 1, marking a historic moment in the City’s role in the 3,000‑mile journey from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday.

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Entertainment events this weekend in Knox County: Friday, July 3 - Sunday, July 5

By A. S. Kelley | Jul 2, 2026

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

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Floral Exhibition “Celebrating America’s 250” set for Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival, Aug. 14–16

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 2, 2026

​The Knox County Garden Clubs will showcase creativity and community spirit with a floral exhibition during the Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival.

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Local government meetings today in Knox County

By S. K. Holmes | Jul 2, 2026

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Government events this July in Knox County

By S. K. Holmes | Jun 30, 2026

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

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Danville’s Bocock, Bartok earn NFCA Region VIII Second‑Team honors

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 30, 2026

Danville High School placed two athletes on the NFCA Region VIII Second Team, underscoring the program’s growing presence in high school softball.

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Mount Vernon News building transformed into food hall, offices, and MVNU tech space with $1M JobsOhio grant

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 30, 2026

The former Mount Vernon News building has been transformed into a mixed‑use hub that blends dining, office space, and education, marking a major investment in downtown Mount Vernon.

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Mount Vernon Fire Department offers free Fire Safety Checks, seeks fan donations to keep residents cool

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 30, 2026

Mount Vernon Fire Department is rolling out free Fire Safety Checks while launching its annual fan drive to help residents stay safe and cool this summer.

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Licking County Humane Society calls for foster homes after Muskingum rescue

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 30, 2026

The Licking County Humane Society recently assisted in a large-scale animal welfare case in Muskingum County, taking in more than 40 dogs with the help of the ASPCA.

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Local Government Meeting today in Knox County

By S. K. Holmes | Jun 30, 2026

Knox County Local Government Meeting today.

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Gambier hosts screening of acclaimed film on flying insects, July 8

By Mouunt Vernon News | Jun 30, 2026

The community is invited to a special screening of *The Little Things That Run the World*, a highly acclaimed documentary highlighting the importance of flying insects, on Wednesday, July 8, from 6 to 8 p.m...

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Relay for America Flag Run needs more runners in Mount Vernon July 1

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 30, 2026

Mount Vernon residents will see the Relay for America team carry a single American flag through town July 1 as part of a 3,000‑mile journey from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., marking the nation’s 250th birthday.

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Family and kids events this July in Knox County

By J. S. Welch | Jun 29, 2026

Don't miss out on these family and kids s happening in Knox County this month.

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Knox Sheriff's Office approaches full staffing

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 29, 2026

Knox County Sheriff Daniel Weckesser reported progress toward full staffing during a recent Board of Commissioners meeting.

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Mount Vernon plans urban renewal for Public Square

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 29, 2026

The Mount Vernon City Council designated Taugher block as an urban renewal area on June 22.

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This July's entertainment events in Knox County

By G. C. Boucher | Jun 29, 2026

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

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Mount Vernon approves contract for St. Vincent de Paul School cop

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 29, 2026

The Mount Vernon City Council approved hiring a full-time resource officer for St. Vincent de Paul School on June 22.

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Knox County announces government events for June 28 - July 4

By S. K. Holmes | Jun 29, 2026

Scheduled events in Knox County for this week include the following.

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This week in Knox County history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (June 28-July 4)

By E. L. Giles | Jun 28, 2026

This week in Knox County history.

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Family and kids events lineup in Knox County for June 28 - July 4

By G. C. Boucher | Jun 28, 2026

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

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