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Licking County commissioners dissolve Senior Levy Advisory Board

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 13, 2026

The Licking County Board of Commissioners voted on July 9 to dissolve its Senior Levy Advisory Board as part of plans to change how senior levy funds are reviewed and allocated.

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Knox County opens bids for Danville Amity Road project

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 13, 2026

The Knox County Board of Commissioners opened two bids for Phase III of the Danville Amity Road Safety Improvements project during a July 9 meeting.

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Knox Compost Facility closed for cleanup, reorganization

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 13, 2026

The Knox County Compost Facility has been closed for cleanup and reorganization following reported misuse and property damage.

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This week's government events in Knox County: July 12-18

By S. K. Holmes | Jul 13, 2026

Knox County will see the following events take place this week.

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Knox County hosts Local Government Meetings today

By S. K. Holmes | Jul 13, 2026

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Porches on East High Street become stages for July music showcase

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 13, 2026

Mount Vernon’s porches will turn into stages this July as the Kokosing Valley Arts Alliance hosts a community music showcase along East High Street.

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MVN 07.20 to 07.26 Family/Community

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 12, 2026

MVN 07.20 to 07.26 Family/Community

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Knox County family and kids events planned for July 12-18

By G. C. Boucher | Jul 12, 2026

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

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Entertainment events this week in Knox County: July 12-18

By J. S. Welch | Jul 12, 2026

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

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MVN 07.20 to 07.26 Gov

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 12, 2026

MVN 07.20 to 07.26 Gov

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Mount Vernon Municipal Court: 132 cases on docket, July 13-17

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 12, 2026

The following 132 cases are on the Mount Vernon Municipal Court docket for the week of July 13-17

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Students lead Science Saturday’s return at Kenyon College this October

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 12, 2026

Kenyon students are bringing back Science Saturday this fall with a bigger, student‑led program for middle schoolers.

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Isabella Kelley represents Knox County at FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 12, 2026

Isabella Kelley, an incoming senior at East Knox High School, represented Knox County at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Leadership Conference.

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Mount Vernon announces sinkhole closure at Mulberry and Burgess, plus Gilchrist and Snyder Alley detours

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 12, 2026

An immediate road closure has been ordered at the intersection of North Mulberry Street and West Burgess Street in Mount Vernon after a sinkhole was discovered.

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Fall Yard Sale Trail and Cleanup Day return to Mount Vernon this October

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 11, 2026

Mount Vernon has announced two October highlights: the Fall Yard Sale Trail on October 10–11 and the Fall Cleanup Day on October 17 at Ariel‑Foundation Park, inviting residents to shop, connect, and care for their community.

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Community breakfast nets $2,110 for Junior Fair awards

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 11, 2026

Knox County Chamber of Commerce celebrated local youth at its annual Junior Fair Breakfast, raising more than $2,100 to support the Junior Fair Board.

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Record number of students and volunteers attend Nazarene Youth Conference 2026 in Salt Lake City

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 10, 2026

Over 10,000 participants attended Nazarene Youth Conference 2026 in Salt Lake City from July 2-5. The event featured worship sessions, community service projects including a large-scale prayer walk across local neighborhoods, guest speakers addressing faith themes such as wonder and belonging, nightly concerts by Christian artists, and various activities aimed at fostering spiritual growth among youth.

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Event 5 Hypercar Showcase revs into Mount Vernon July 11, drives hope for Make‑A‑Wish kids

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 10, 2026

The Event 5 Hypercar Showcase will bring elite vehicles to Ariel~Foundation Park while supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

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Over 95 children attend missions-focused camp in Venezuela

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 9, 2026

Nearly 100 children participated in a missionary orientation camp organized by Venezuela Lago District this June. The event focused on teaching youth about urban and cross-cultural missions through interactive activities.

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AJ recounts faith journey and community in Slovenia through new church connections

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 9, 2026

A Slovenian restaurateur named AJ describes how prayer shaped his family's immigration experience and deepened his Christian faith after meeting new friends through unexpected encounters in Ljubljana.

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