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KCH Centerburg Expansion Project continues

The teams at KCH are so excited to join the Centerburg community and share the progress on the Centerburg Expansion project. This month the crew will be: hanging drywall,painting,continuing work on the storefront,concrete for the site and the curbs,exterior metal siding,and begin laying asphalt. Plans for October include: millwork,finishing drywall and painting,starting on ceramic tile work,and ceiling grid installation,in addition …

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 Community invited to MVNU’s Festival Latino  

 Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s annual Festival Latino will be held Sept. 22, from 5-7:30 p.m., at The Quad on campus. The event celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month will include art, food trucks, games and cultural artifacts. “The Latinx community has made significant contribution to our society and our world. This time is set aside for us to celebrate those great accomplishments,” said Tavaris Taylor, Assistant Vice …

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17 Found Guilty in Mount Vernon Municipal Court

MOUNT VERNON – Judge John Thatcher found five guilty after hearings were held inthe Mount Vernon Municipal Court on September 12, 2022. Kenneth Hodge, 36 of Columbus, was found guilty of Driving Under Suspension. TheCourt sentenced him to pay a $250 fine. Michael Kupiec, 32 of Mount Vernon, was found guilty of Driving Under a 12-PointSuspension. The Court sentenced him …

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Constitution focus of special MVNU event  

Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Arts, Lectures, and Programs Committee is proud to sponsor “My Rights and The Amendments,” on Friday, Sept. 16. The event will be presented by Dr. Christina Jones and the Criminal Law class from 8-9 a.m., in Hyson Campus Center Room 302.  In recognition of Constitution Day, guests will learn about the United States and Ohio preambles, …

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Cost-Benefit Analyses Drove Courthouse Decision

Before the City of Mount Vernon decided this past spring to enter into agreements to purchase four property parcels on and near the Public Square for the relocation of the Municipal Court and other City offices, a special committee of City officials was organized to determine the best location for the move.The costs of renovating the Court’s current building at …

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Zimmermann brings ‘MindShift’ to MVNU pastor seminar 

Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s School of Christian Ministry will offer a one-day seminar for ministry students and all pastors and leaders on the MVNU field. The event, on Oct. 25, features Philip Zimmermann’s presentation of “MindShift,” a training event that focuses on the five paradigm shifts necessary for fruitful ministry in what is quickly becoming a post-Christian context.  Zimmermann developed …

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Mount Vernon City Council meets Monday Night

Downloads:AgendaAgenda PacketI. Committee Meetings 1. 09-12-22 Council Committee Meeting Schedule II. MEETING WILL RECESS UNTIL 7:30 P.M. III. Call to Order 1. Roll Call IV. Invocation V. Pledge of Allegiance VI. Acceptance of Minutes 1. Minutes of Aug 22, 2022 7:30 PM VII. Receive Petitions and Communications VIII. Receive Committee Reports IX. Liquor Control License X. Proclamation XI. Persons speaking …

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MVNU announces Intel-approved engineering partnerships   

As Intel officially breaks ground on new fabrication facilities in Central Ohio, Mount Vernon Nazarene University announces two partnerships that will prepare faculty to teach new skills and expose students to real-life experiences in semiconductor and semiconductor-related manufacturing. “MVNU is excited that Intel has come to nearby Licking County,” said Dr. LeeAnn Couts, Dean of the School of Natural and …

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Automotive Technology 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) Automotive Technologyprogram will host a Car Show/Cruise-in on Sunday, September 25th from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pmat KCCC. The event is being sponsored by Thorpe Garage out of Johnstown and McDaniel CPAout of Mount Vernon. Entry is by donation only. All proceeds from the Car Show/Cruise-in go toKnox County Food for …

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