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Lori Jones-Perkins named next Executive Director of United Way of Knox County

Lori Jones-Perkins, Executive Director of New Directions, has been named executive director ofthe United Way of Knox County, effective July 31, 2023. Jones-Perkins replaces KellyBrenneman, who has served as executive director of the United Way of Knox County since 2015,and who announced her May 31 retirement in January.Board Chair Bethany Celmar said, “United Way of Knox County is so appreciative …

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Music of Blossom Dearie comes alive at MVNU 

 The incredible music of Blossom Dearie will be coming to Mount Vernon Nazarene University in the “They Say It’s Spring” concert featuring Sharon Sable and Joe Holt. Students of all ages will be admitted for free. General Admission tickets are available now.  Blossom Dearie was an iconic jazz pianist, vocalist and composer from the bebop era. With her unique style, …

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Mount Vernon City Council meets Monday Night

Downloads: Agenda  Agenda Packet I.Committee Meetings1.04-10-23 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 Mar 27, 2023 7:30 PMVII.Receive Petitions and Communications1.04-10-23 Street Vacation RequestVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.03-27-23 Utilities Committee Meeting Minutes2.03-27-23A Fire, Police and Civil Defense Committee Meeting Minutes3.03-27-23B Fire, Police and Civil Defense Committee Meeting Minutes4.03-27-23 Parks and Lands Committee Meeting MinutesIX.Liquor Control …

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MVNU graphic design seniors featured at Schnormeier Gallery

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (April 7, 2023) — Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Schnormeier Gallery is proud to present Element – Senior Graphic Design Exhibit from April 11 to April 21, 2023. The exhibition will open on Tuesday, April 11 at 1 p.m. An opening reception for the Seniors will take place at the Gallery from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., on Friday, April 14, 2023.   …

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Knox County Recorders Office once again holding Art Competition

MOUNT VERNON — For the second year, the Knox County Recorder’s Office invites all Knox County students, grades K-12, to participate in a countywide school art competition. Winners will receive a prize and have their art hung in the county recorder’s office in the Knox County Service Center for one year, after which time the art will be returned to …

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Food For The Hungry welcomes new Board Members and says goodbye to three retiring from the board

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — On Wednesday, March 29, the Food For The Hungry board elected six new members to the board. The new board members are Michelle Coscia, Lisa Lloyd, Jay McLaughlin, Chelsea Porter, Melanie Snow, and Jared Stein.  Michelle Coscia runs a makeup business and works as a Service Representative at Lewis Clark Insurance Company in Mount Vernon. She …

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New MVNU Post Office named for Roberta Simmons 

Mount Vernon Nazarene University officially recently dedicated its new post office as the Roberta Simmons Post Office. “Her gift is connecting with people in a very special way,” said Gina Blanchard, Director of MVNU Print and Mail Services. “Sometimes she was a second mom, a friend to provide a listening ear, a prayer partner and a gift giver. Roberta invested …

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Knox County participating in National Drug Take Back Day

Who: KSAAT & Local Law Enforcement AgenciesWhat: Spring Drug Take Back DayWhen: Saturday, April 22, 2023 10a-2pDrop-off Locations: Danville Police DepartmentCenterburg Foster’s PharmacyFredericktown Police DepartmentKnox Public HealthKnox Community Hospital Medical Pavilion @ Conway’s Eastside PharmacyKnox County, OH – Knox County will be participating in the DEA National Prescription Drug TakeBack Day, Saturday, April 22, 2023. Knox Substance Abuse Action Team …

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Scholarships available for MVNU academic summer camps

New summer academic camps at Mount Vernon Nazarene University will provide hands-on insight into college majors and future careers.  Ten camps will be offered over two weeks in July, opening the door for high school students to explore some of MVNU’s most popular programs as well as college life. Overnight camps will provide freshmen, sophomores, and juniors with hands-on learning …

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WorkDev’s Knox ASPECT Career Readiness Program Returns in April with Eleven Employer Partners

MOUNT VERNON, OH. – Throughout the last several years, manufacturers have faced a series ofchallenges but one of the most pressing is an unprecedented workforce shortage. In response to theirsearch for talent, a coalition of Knox County manufacturers and the Knox County WorkforceDevelopment Alliance (WorkDev) created a career readiness program called Knox ASPECT, which isdesigned to prepare interested candidates for …

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