GAMBIER — A climbable flower-sculpture was approved at Monday’s council meeting. The Trifloria-Trillium sculpture cost $16,000 and should be installed at the village’s nature play area by October, council member Morgan Giles said. The metal structure is approximately 204 inches tall, Giles said. The piece is thanks to Illuminera Studios. Two slides were installed Tuesday at the…
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon High School students received thousands in scholarship money from community supporters at Senior Awards Night, which took place Thursday, May 23 in the high school theater. by From Mount Vernon High School May 28, 2024
Behind-the-scenes community connector and facilitator makes Knox County a better place to live and work What does $5 million look like? That’s not a question most of us will ever have the opportunity to consider, yet that’s approximately the amount sown into projects big and small throughout the community each year by Knox County Foundation.…
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…