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Knox County Fair 2026 schedule of events

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 22, 2026

The Knox County Fair in Mount Vernon, Ohio, welcomes visitors to a week of family fun, competitions, and community tradition at 601 Fairgrounds Road.

Knox Marine celebrates youth bass tournament, Customer Appreciation Day success: ‘That’s the future of bass fishing’

By Mount Vernon News reports | Jul 21, 2026

The inaugural Knox Marine Battle on the Water Youth Tournament brought young anglers and their families together July 18 for a day of bass fishing, competition and community at Knox Lake.

Leonardo Peralta appointed field strategy coordinator for Mexico Field

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 21, 2026

Leonardo Peralta has been appointed as field strategy coordinator for the Mexico Field effective October 1. He succeeds Jorge Córdova after many years of service and brings extensive experience from pastoral ministry and district leadership.

Veritas marks 30 years of community service in Sighisoara, Romania

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 21, 2026

Veritas celebrated its 30th anniversary on June 18 in Sighisoara with nearly 200 attendees recognizing decades of service. The ministry highlighted its evolution from student-led projects into an established foundation offering accredited social services across generations.

Centerburg Elementary prepares families for kindergarten registration and school year

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 21, 2026

Centerburg Elementary is helping families prepare for the start of the 2026-27 school year by sharing important kindergarten registration details and back-to-school information ahead of the first day of classes on Aug. 19.

Knox County's local government meeting today at 10 am

By S. K. Holmes | Jul 21, 2026

Knox County Local Government Meeting today.

Knox Job & Family Services sees results after leaving call center

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 20, 2026

Knox County Job & Family Services reported early positive outcomes after leaving its regional call center partnership.

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Mount Vernon street resurfacing pushed to 2027

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 20, 2026

Most Mount Vernon's planned street resurfacing projects for 2026 have been delayed until 2027 due to overlapping construction schedules.

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Mount Vernon authorizes construction manager search for justice center

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 20, 2026

The Mount Vernon City Council authorized its Safety-Service director to begin searching for a construction manager for its Justice Center during its July 13 meeting.

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Mount Vernon approves $6.58 million price to start police station project

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 20, 2026

The Mount Vernon City Council approved a $6.58 million contract as part of its new police station project.

Knox County Fair 2026: Tradition meets entertainment in its 177th year

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 20, 2026

The Knox County Fair continues its long tradition of celebrating agriculture, community, and family fun, drawing visitors from across the region to its Fairgrounds Road location.

Local government meetings today in Knox County

By S. K. Holmes | Jul 20, 2026

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

Knox County government events planned for July 19-25

By S. K. Holmes | Jul 20, 2026

This week, the following events are set to occur in Knox County.

Sandlot Legends rally to win SWLYB 12U Rec All-Star Championship

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 20, 2026

The Sandlot Legends capped an impressive tournament run by edging Tri-Valley 12U Davis 11-10 in a thrilling championship game to capture the 2026 Southwest Licking Youth Baseball 12U Recreation All-Star Tournament title.