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Statement Regarding Student Threat Incident

For Immediate Release:  Press Release Date: February 15, 2024Subject: Statement Regarding Student Threat IncidentThe Danville Police Department is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all students, staff, and community members. We want to inform our community about an incident that occurred recently involving a student threat.On February 12th at 10:57 am the Danville PD was made aware …

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Vendor meeting set for Mount Vernon Farmer’s Market

MOUNT VERNON – New and returning vendors to the MountVernon Farmers Market will meet in-person on Thursday,February 22 at 6 p.m. at the Ramser 4-H Activity Center, 700Perimeter Drive, Mount Vernon, Ohio. This informational meeting will be presented by Knox CountyExtension. Participants will meet the market coordinator,learn what’s new for 2024, and get questions answered. Registration is required. Visit go.osu.edu/farmersmarket2024 …

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Doc Talk: Vision Matters – Eye Care and the Solar Eclipse

Mount Vernon, OH – Join us for a free Doc Talk onTuesday, March 19, from 5 to 6 pm. Dr. Philip Holzer will lead aconversation about the upcoming Solar Eclipse as well as proper eye carefor you and your family. This event is open to the community and will be held in the Wright FamilyMedical Pavilion 2nd Floor Meeting Room. …

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KCH Outpatient Pharmacy earns Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation from URAC

KCH Outpatient Pharmacy, located on the third floor of Knox Community Hospital, is proud to announce that it has earned URAC accreditation and is now considered a “Specialty Pharmacy.” URAC (Utilization Review Accreditation Commission) is the independent leader in promoting healthcare quality by setting high standards for clinical practice, consumer protections, performance measurement, operations infrastructure, and risk management. By achieving …

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Legislation Passed by Mount Vernon City Council, February 12, 2024

Public Notice The following legislation was passed by Mount Vernon City Council on February 12, 2024,signed by Bruce E. Hawkins, President of Council, approved by Matthew Starr, Mayor,attested by Todd Hill, Clerk of Council. The legislation is on file with the Clerk of Council,40 Public Square, Mount Vernon, Ohio for public inspection.R ESOLUTION NO. 2023 – 0 5 A Resolution …

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Knox County Real Estate Taxes due Friday

Knox County Treasurer, Shelley Coon, reminds property owners real estate taxes are due on Friday,February 16, 2024. Payments may be made in the Treasurer’s Office Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm.Payment can also be made on line through the treasurer’s site at www.co.knox.oh.us . There is a feecharged by the third party processor. Mailed payments must be postmarked no …

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Mount Vernon City Council meets Monday Night

Downloads: Agenda  Agenda Packet I.Committee Meetings1.02-12-24 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 Jan 22, 2024 7:30 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee ReportsIX.Liquor Control LicenseX.Proclamation1.02-12-24 Police Officer of Year2.02-12-24 Firefighter of Year3.02-12-24 Ariel FoundationXI.Persons speaking on Matters of City ConcernXII.Resolutions for Third Reading1.2024-05 : A Resolution Authorizing the Safety-Service Director to Advertise for …

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Alexander named Director of Traditional Enrollment at MVNU

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University President Dr. Carson Castleman is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Alexander as the Director of Traditional Enrollment, effective Feb. 12, 2024. Alexander returns to her alma mater with 15 years of higher education enrollment and recruitment experience which includes attaining record enrollment numbers and high growth at other Christian universities. …

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2024 Knox County Foundation scholarship applications now available

Mount Vernon, Ohio — Knox County Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 school year. For high school seniors, current college students, and adults intending to complete either an associates, bachelors, or doctorate degree, the Universal Scholarship Application is available online at https://knoxcf.awardspring.com. The 2024 submission deadline is 11:59pm on Friday, March 1s.. Due to the announcement of a delay in the release of the …

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Engineering Scholarships Available through The Ariel Foundation

The Ariel Foundation is now accepting applications for Engineering Scholarships for the 2024-2025academic year.Students who have graduated from a Knox County, Ohio high school, or were residents of Knox Countyat the time of graduation, and are pursuing an engineering degree at an accredited college or universityshould visit ariel-foundation.org to review annual engineering scholarship eligibility guidelines and toaccess the link to …

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