MOUNT VERNON — Knox Public Health received it’s first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday afternoon and began vaccinating individuals within 24 hours. Among those first in line were local Emergency Medical Service (EMS) workers who are in the first priority group which includes essential healthcare workers and personnel caring for COVID-19 patients. KPH nurses and […]
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Valley View Farm achieves accreditation to bring equine certification programs to Knox County
MOUNT VERNON — In November 2020, Valley View Farm partnered with the Academy of Equine Practitioners and Professionals (AEPP) to bring several professional certifications programs to the area for those seeking a career in the equine industry. After undergoing a rigorous assessment, the AEPP determined that Valley View Farm’s Career Pathways program met the educational […]
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Arrest made after high-speed chase begins in Mount Vernon, ends in Howard
MOUNT VERNON — Ron Hoeflich Jr., 40, was arrested Tuesday and taken to the Knox County Jail after a high-speed chase, according to Mount Vernon Police chief Robert Morgan. Morgan sent out a press release on Thursday afternoon outlining the incident, which took place on Nov. 10 at approximately 2:37 p.m. According to police, a […]
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Fredericktown FFA sweeps 1st place Knox County urban soils judging competition
FREDERICKTOWN — Recently, the Fredericktown FFA chapter sent a team to compete at the Knox County Soil Judging competition. This event was held at Fowler Farms in Amity. For this contest members can compete in Urban soils or Agricultural Soils. In Urban Soils, members must measure slope, depth of the topsoil, subsoil, and substratum. Determine […]
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Theater of War to engage in yearlong virtual residency at Kenyon College
GAMBIER — Theater of War Productions, co-founded in 2009 by 1998 Kenyon graduate Bryan Doerries and acclaimed for its stirring use of theater to foster dialogue about pressing social and public health issues, will be in residence, virtually, for the 2020–21 academic year. The company works with leading film, theater and television actors to present […]
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United Way 2021 program investment applications available
MOUNT VERNON — United Way of Knox County is accepting online applications from 501c-3 agencies for investments in programming that address community needs focusing on education, financial stability, and health. Dollars invested in targeted programs will be awarded for use as 2021 Community Investments. The application is available to the public starting Monday, Sept. 14 […]
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Col. Crawford’s Frost Fest 8.0 slated for Aug. 20
NORTH ROBINSON – To promote a smooth transition to high school and make sure students feel comfortable with the staff, the school, the procedures, and the expectations, Colonel Crawford High School is hosting Frosh Fest 8.0 on the first day of school, Aug. 20 during school hours. Students will be greeted by High School Principal […]
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Fredericktown Tomato Show canceled
FREDERICKTOWN – The annual Fredericktown Tomato Show is the latest local festival to fall prey to COVID-19. The Tomato Show board shared the following announcement on its website: The 44th Fredericktown Tomato Show, scheduled for Sept. 9 to 12 is officially canceled. Even though the board continued to make plans for the last five months […]
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Crossroads League is “committed to holding athletic contests for the 2020-2021 school year”
AVON, Ohio. – Crossroads League Commissioner, Larry DeSimpelare, issued the following statement on Monday while addressing the league’s plans for the upcoming fall sports seasons. Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a member of the Crossroads League. Crossroads League Statement: The Crossroads League supports the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) governing body and the difficult […]
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Community Intercultural Relations Conference to address creating a community of belonging
NEWARK — As our communities encounter change, making them more inclusive and helping all to feel welcome is of even more importance. Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark’s Community Intercultural Relations Committee will hold the 11th annual Community Intercultural Conference to teach techniques of inclusion and belonging to help […]