Senior services renewal on November ballot for Knox County voters
If passed, the 5-year, 0.79-mill senior levy would generate $1,155,031 annually. Property owners would pay $28 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s market value.
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MOUNT VERNON — Knox Community Hospital invites the community to attend a free Doc Talk on Wednesday, Nov. 11, to learn more about the importance of foot health and proper wound care. The event is from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Director of Wound Healing Vicki Kildoo, RN, and podiatrist…
Mount Vernon invites Knox County residents to 2026 Fall Cleanup Day
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Mount Vernon standout Landon Dawson’s 4 TDs highlight Ohio prep football notebook
COLUMBUS — Week Eight of the Ohio High School football regular season produced another round of outstanding performances. -Mount Vernon and Zanesville combined for 44 points in the fourth quarter in the Blue Devils’ 38-35 Licking County League win. Mount Vernon’s Landon Dawson rushed for two touchdowns and caught a…
Ruckman resigns from Mount Vernon City Council
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Ohio businesses reminded to submit annual unclaimed funds report ahead of Nov. 1 deadline
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Pursel, Rogers vie for Knox County commissioner seat in Nov. 3 election
Pursel has served as commissioner for eight years. Rogers is a career center graduate whose passion is workforce housing.
OHSAA releases Oct. 13 football computer ratings
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Knox County Sheriff’s reports Oct. 12
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for Oct. 12.
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Knox County chain gang: A front-row seat to football action
MOUNT VERNON — There are jobs in every community that too often go unnoticed — unnoticed until they are needed. Those jobs include firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and law enforcement. On the gridiron, it’s the chain gang. The chain gang is a group that works almost unnoticed at every game until…
Mock ballot, real officials: Government Day preps first-time Knox County voters
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Duana Patton speaks on mental health and aging at United Nations HQ
Patton said she believes finding solutions to improve mental health for senior citizens starts with the community coming together.
Knox DD staff recognized with statewide awards at Synergy Ohio Conference
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Election 2026: What a ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ means for Mount Vernon City Schools
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Mount Vernon police reports Oct. 7 to 11
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Police Department issued the following reports for service calls from Oct. 7 to 11.
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