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Fredericktown athletes closed out the spring season in June with championships across softball and baseball, showcasing talent, teamwork, and community pride.

Centerburg launches summer series with concert, youth market

Centerburg is kicking off summer with music downtown and looking ahead to a new youth market in August.

Newark City Schools to host Rally in the Alley Aug. 1 with free school supplies, backpacks and immunizations

Newark City Schools will host Rally in the Alley on Aug. 1 at The Works, offering families free school supplies, backpacks, community resources and access to back-to-school immunizations ahead of the new academic year.

Licking County investigates Cyclospora cases, warns residents to stay vigilant

Health officials in Licking County are urging residents to take precautions after an increase in Cyclospora cases was identified in Ohio, with several infections reported among county residents.

Jurassic Park stomps into Mount Vernon’s summer movie series

The City of Mount Vernon is inviting families to gather at Ariel‑Foundation Park this weekend for its second installment of the Free Family Movie Night series, featuring the blockbuster classic Jurassic Park.

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Licking County commissioners dissolve Senior Levy Advisory Board

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

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.

Knox Compost Facility closed for cleanup, reorganization

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

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.

Knox County hosts Local Government Meetings today

By S. K. Holmes | Jul 13, 2026

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

Porches on East High Street become stages for July music showcase

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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