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Mount Vernon Nazarene University has appointed Michael Black as its new Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1.

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Mount Vernon City Council approves FY 2026 budget with $12 million General Fund

The Mount Vernon City Council has approved its fiscal year 2026 budget during a meeting held on June 23, projecting $12 million in revenue for its General Fund.

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Licking County Transit Buckeye Lake/Hebron Route starts on July 7

Licking County Transit is set to launch its new No. 5 Buckeye Lake/Hebron Route on Monday, July 7, beginning operations at 5 a.m. "This is going to open new doors for a lot of people.

Family-friendly trail challenge at Infirmary Mound Park

Join Licking Park District's Pace at the Park event on Saturday, July 12.

School event this July in Knox County

The following event is scheduled to take place in Knox County this month.

Homer Library's July reading adventures for kids and teens

This July, Homer Public Library will host a dynamic lineup of activities for its Teen and Children's Summer Reading Programs.

The countdown is on: 176th Knox County Fair hits town July 19

Kicking off in less than 20 days, the 176th Knox County Fair welcomes guests of all ages.

Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

Albert Ross secures second place at SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference

Albert Ross, a recent graduate of Clear Fork High School and the Knox County Career Center's Precision Machining program, achieved second place in CNC Turning at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference.

Government events this July in Knox County

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

Government events this week in Knox County: June 29 - July 5

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

Fatal crash under investigation in Knox County

A fatal traffic accident occurred on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 10:06 PM on State Route 3 near milepost 23 north of Mount Vernon in Knox County.

Fatal motorcycle crash under investigation in Knox County

A fatal crash occurred on Sunday, June 29, 2025, on State Route 95 near milepost 6 north of Fredericktown in Knox County.

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Elks Lodge awards $4,000 grant to Mount Vernon Fire Department

Mount Vernon Elks Lodge No. 140 awarded a $4,000 grant to the Mount Vernon Fire Department on June 25.

Entertainment event this week in Knox County: June 29 - July 5

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

Religious meetings this week in Knox County: June 29 - July 5

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in Knox County this week.

Family & kids events this week in Knox County: June 29 - July 5

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

Entertainment events this July in Knox County

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

Family & kids events this July in Knox County

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

Danville Youth Football Camp returns July 11 for grades 1–6