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The Ohio Board of Nursing Announces Relocation of Headquarters

Reynoldsburg, OH – Effective March 11, 2024, The Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) is relocating its headquarters to 8995 East Main Street in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, 43068. The relocation marks a significant milestone in the OBN’s operational journey. The move not only reflects the Board’s commitment to efficiency and accessibility, but also signifies its evolving role in serving the nursing community and …

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Corri Vermilya of Loudonville is one of the Ohio Ms. Basketball Finalists Announced by OPSWA

News Release – Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association For Immediate Release – March 6, 2024 OPSWA members voting now through noon Monday; winner announced Wednesday, March 13 COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association has announced the finalists for the 2024 Ohio Ms. Basketball Award. The winner will be announced next Wednesday, March 13. Voting is currently underway for the 224 …

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Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission Winter Heating Assistance Program

The Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission’s Emergency HEAP WinterCrisis Program continues to help those in need of home heating assistance. WinterCrisis Program is a federally funded program administered by the OhioDevelopment Services Agency, Office of Community Assistance that providesfinancial assistance to low-income households that are threatened withdisconnection from their heating source, or have already had servicedisconnected. Those households serviced by a PUCO-regulated utility …

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Knox County Foundation Awards Record-Breaking $718,000 in Grants During February 2024 Cycle

Mount Vernon, OH – Knox County Foundation is thrilled to announce the approval of grants totaling $718,000 during its competitive grant program at the February 2024 Board Meeting. This remarkable achievement represents the highest funding ever awarded in a single competitive grant cycle, reinforcing the Foundation’s commitment to supporting and enhancing the community. Nine nonprofit organizations were selected as recipients of …

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Experience Mount Vernon Announces the 2024 Memorial Day Banner Program

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – Experience Mount Vernon is proud to acknowledge and honor the brave men and women who have lost their lives in service to our country. We are pleased to announce that we will be offering the Honoring Local Heroes Banner Program again in 2024 to pay tribute to these courageous sons and daughters of Knox County. By prominently displaying …

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Notice of Special City Council Meeting

The Mount Vernon City Council will meet in special session on Wednesday, March 6,2024 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Mount Vernon City Hall, 40 Public Square,Mount Vernon, Ohio. for the limited purpose of discussing Resolution No. 2024-23, toenter into contract with the Ohio Department of Transportation for the rehabilitation andimprovement of Edgewood Road (KNO CR 63A 0.00). The meeting …

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The Summer Front Porch Concert Series Committee brings you SUMMER SONGS: Music from the Front Porch

MOUNT VERNON, OH – The committee behind the 2023 Summer Front Porch Concert Series is excited to invite you to SUMMER SONGS: Music from the Front Porch at the Woodward Opera House on Friday, March 15th at 7:00 p.m. Get ready to experience an unforgettable event that will not only get your toes tapping but is also for a good …

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Food For The Hungry in search of Executive Director

MOUNT VERNON — Food For The Hungry has a job opening for its Executive Director. This is a rewarding position as the Executive Director is essential to the Food for the Hungry team in its nonprofit efforts focused on providing food and financial support to entities striving to reduce hunger in Knox County, Ohio. The Executive Director’s main responsibility is …

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Legislation Passed by Mount Vernon City Council, February 26, 2024

Legislation Passed by Mount Vernon City Council, February 26, 2024 Public Notice The following legislation was passed by Mount Vernon City Council on February 26, 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 …

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MTVarts Presents HONK Jr.

Mount Vernon, OH – Audiences will be flocking to Knox Memorial Theatre, 112 East High Street for MTVarts’ latest artsIQ youth theater production “HONK! JR.” The musical, a contemporary and comic re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s, The Ugly Duckling, takes place March 15 through 17. Tickets are available online at MTVarts.com, at the Mount Vernon Arts Consortium office on South …

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