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Licking approves solid waste management plan update

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 27, 2026

The Licking County Board of Commissioners approved an update to a regional solid waste management plan after public hearings across four counties.

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Knox Genealogical Society moves research to Historical Society

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 27, 2026

The Knox County Genealogical Society has moved its research collection into space at the Knox County Historical Society’s museum building on Harcourt Road.

Knox IT replaces firewall in time for Fair Week

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 27, 2026

The Knox County IT Department replaced a failed firewall at the Fair Board just before Fair Week began.

Newark Moose Lodge donation strengthens child safety seat program

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 27, 2026

The Licking County Health Department is highlighting community support for its Child Safety Seat Program after a donation from Newark Moose Lodge #499.

Local government meetings today in Knox County

By S. K. Holmes | Jul 27, 2026

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

Government events this week in Knox County: July 26 - Aug. 1

By S. K. Holmes | Jul 27, 2026

The following events are on the schedule for Knox County this week.

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MVN 08.03 to 08.09 Family/Community

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 27, 2026

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By Mount Vernon News | Jul 27, 2026

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By Mount Vernon News | Jul 27, 2026

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Licking County Health Department offers mental health first aid; Knox among eligible counties

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 27, 2026

The Licking County Health Department is offering a free Mental Health First Aid Training on Thursday, Aug. 6, at Licking County Aging Partners in Newark

This week's entertainment events in Knox County: July 26 - Aug. 1

By J. S. Welch | Jul 26, 2026

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

Knox County lists family and kids events for July 26 - Aug. 1

By G. C. Boucher | Jul 26, 2026

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

This week in Knox County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (July 26-Aug. 1)

By E. L. Giles | Jul 26, 2026

This week in Knox County history.

Mount Vernon Municipal Court: 144 cases on docket, July 27-31

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 26, 2026

The following 144 cases are on the Mount Vernon Municipal Court docket for the week of July 27-31

Knox County 911 releases emergency preparedness reminder ahead of fair

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 25, 2026

As the Knox County Fair officially opens tomorrow, Knox County 911 sends out an emergency preparedness reminder.

Civil Air Patrol cadets visit National Museum of the US Air Force in Dayton

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 24, 2026

Cadets from two local Civil Air Patrol squadrons visited the National Museum of the US Air Force in Dayton.

Woman, 49, found dead in Mount Vernon home; Jason D. Payne held on probation violation

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 24, 2026

A 49-year-old female was found dead by the Mount Vernon Police Department (MVPD) after officers responded to a reported disturbance at a single-family home in Mount Vernon on Thursday.