MOUNT VERNON — 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…
MOUNT VERNON — MTVarts is honored to present the work of one of America’s greatest playwrights with their production of August Wilson’s “Fences.” Performances take place at historic Woodward Opera House on Friday, April 19, and Saturday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 21, at 2 p.m. “Fences” centers on the life of Troy Maxson, a…
MOUNT VERNON — The Area Development Foundation announces the appointment of Emily Shipley as the downtown experience coordinator. This newly established position marks a significant step forward in enhancing the vibrancy and vitality of the villages in Knox County. The position is made possible through the funding of the Knox County Foundation (KCF) and the…
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Health Center had its ribbon cutting Thursday. The health center is another step in bringing accessible healthcare to where it’s needed, a message echoed by Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr and county Health Commissioner Zach Green. “We get to meet the community where they are,” Green said. The facility includes nine medical…
MOUNT VERNON — Local officials are working to make a connector trail between the Kokosing Gap and Mohican Valley trails a reality. Representatives of Danville, the Knox County Park District, the Knox Community Foundation, the Area Development Foundation, and the Kokosing Gap Trail Board met with the county commissioners on March 14 to review preliminary…
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Academic Summer Camps are the perfect opportunity to learn more about college life as a residential student. Camps are offered June 17 to 21 and are open to high school students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior years in the fall of 2024. While spending time as…
MOUNT VERNON — Knox Network of Nonprofits (KNN) is a collaboration between the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County, the Knox County Foundation, and a steering committee of nonprofit professionals. KNN events provide training and professional development opportunities, connect nonprofits with peer organizations to share resources, information, and professional insights, and publicize access…
MOUNT VERNON — Public input is vital to the county’s success in developing new and existing programs and services. Knox Health Planning Partnership (KHPP) is asking for your input as part of the 2024 Community Health Assessment (CHA). The CHA is a survey conducted every three years to identify priority health needs and concerns in…
MOUNT VERNON — A long-awaited solution to second- and third-shift public transportation problems has finally arrived. Knox Area Transit launched its Night Bus program on Feb. 26. The Night Bus offers free transportation from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. Rides must start or end in the Mount Vernon or Fredericktown industrial park areas. KAT received…
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon City Council members approved nearly $70 million in appropriations for 2024. 2023 appropriations were $61.9 million. The 2024 general fund accounts for $13.756 million. “Overall, this is probably the largest amount the city ever had at this point,” City Auditor Terry Scott told Knox Pages on Friday. “The global workforce…