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MVNU’s senior graphic design students rise to the occasion

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Schnormeier Gallery is proud to present RISE – Senior Graphic Design Exhibit. This exhibit is on display in the gallery until to May 2, 2024. Seniors are Luke Bortner, Cameron Cearns, Allison Durst, Ben Kindberg, Jordan Hall, Mayleea Hansen, Taylor Nazeck, Abigail Oliver, Brooklynn Rockwell, Zoë Schaum, and Cody West. An opening reception will take …

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Collision Repair Program at KCCC to Host Car Show/Cruise-In to Benefit Knox County Food For the Hungry

Mount Vernon, OH – Knox County Career Center’s (KCCC) Collision Repair programwill host a Car Show/Cruise-in on Saturday, May 11th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at KCCC. The event is being sponsored by Fredericktown Chevrolet. The entry fee is $20. Allproceeds from the Car Show/Cruise-In go to Knox County Food for the Hungry. Local food trucks will be on-site …

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Mount Vernon City Council meets Monday Night

Downloads: Agenda  Agenda Packet I.Committee Meetings1.04-22-24 Committee Meeting ScheduleII.MEETING WILL RECESS UNTIL 7:30 P.M.III.Call to Order1.Roll CallIV.InvocationV.Pledge of AllegianceVI.Acceptance of Minutes1.Minutes of Apr 8, 2024 7:30 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.04-08-24A Employee and Community Relations Committee Meeting Minutes2.04-08-24 Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes3.04-08-24B Employee and Community Relations Committee Meeting MinutesIX.Liquor Control LicenseX.ProclamationXI.Persons speaking on Matters of City ConcernXII.Resolutions for Third …

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Free Community Car Seat Checks this Saturday at KCH

April 4, 2024 – Mount Vernon, OH – KCH is partnering with Safe KidsWorldwide to host a FREE drive-up car seat check on Saturday, April 20from 10 AM – 2 PM in the Wright Family Medical Pavilion main parkinglot. Our certified technicians offer hands-on assistance for the properinstallation of car seats. Feel free to bring multiple car seats; there areno …

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Knox Public Health among Grant Recipients

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced nearly $2.5 million in grants to expand access to teen driver training for low-income Ohio families.  Thirty-five local school districts and government agencies will receive grants totaling $2,495,655 from the Drive to Succeed Scholarship Program. Funding awarded through the program is used to provide driver training scholarships to eligible teenage drivers across …

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Knox Area Development Foundation Appoints Emily Shipley as Downtown Experience Coordinator

The Area Development Foundation is proud to announce the appointment ofEmily Shipley as the Downtown Experience Coordinator. This newly established position, madepossible through the generous funding of the Knox County Foundation and the Knox CountyCommissioners, marks a significant step forward in enhancing the vibrancy and vitality of the villages inKnox County. In her role as Downtown Experience Coordinator, Emily will …

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