Grant opportunity supports children and families impacted by addiction MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County commissioners, in partnership with the Knox OneOhio Advisory Workgroup, announce the launch of the Knox County OneOhio Grant Program. The program supports efforts that prevent, treat, and promote recovery from addiction, including opioid use, co-occurring substance use, and mental health…
Nonprofit Marketing: Knox Network of NonprofitsDate: 09/23/2025Time: 02:00 pm-03:30 pmLocation: Knox Memorial Building, Ballroom (3rd Floor). 112 East High Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050Organizer: Lisa Lloyd, Knox County FoundationCost: FreeContact and more info:[email protected] Home 1 About the event: Join us at the September session of Knox Network of Nonprofits on Tuesday, September 23rd from2:00pm-3:30pm at Knox Memorial Ballroom, 112 East…
KNOX COUNTY — Knox County communities turned out in force to celebrate Independence Day 2025. Decked in red, white, and blue hats and shirts and adorned with ribbons, they enjoyed activities that draw communities together: parades, ice cream, softball, and swimming. Gambier kicked off the day’s activities by naming Royal Rhodes Citizen of the Year and Adele…
MOUNT VERNON — Today is the 10th anniversary of the dedication of Ariel-Foundation Park. As people flock to the park for July 4th activities, they’ll enjoy green space and walking paths. Perhaps they’ll do a bit of fishing before the live music and fireworks. Newcomers and visitors see a beautiful park with bridges to cross and…
FREDERICKTOWN – Fredericktown Local Schools has launched a district-wide culture and leadership initiative made possible by a generous $10,000 grant from the Knox County Foundation. The initiative is focused on building a culture rooted in responsibility, growth, and community. At its core is a newly developed Culture Blueprint, which defines what it means to “Be…
MOUNT VERNON — New pavement for the Kokosing Gap Trail is one step closer to completion. Knox County Parks District director David Heithaus said at Thursday’s commissioner meeting that the transportation alternatives program grant awarded in 2024 for repaving the Kokosing Gap Trail has entered the engineering phase, with the Knox County Engineer’s Office assisting…
MOUNT VERNON – The community is invited to join us in celebrating 60 years of Head Start’s transformative services in Knox County. This milestone event will bring together current and former children, families, employees, and community partners for an afternoon of fun, reflection, and togetherness. The celebration will take place on Saturday, May 17, from 1 to…
CENTERBURG — Centerburg Village Council members again accepted a bid for the Main Street lighting project, this time from Greenwich Electric. The contract is for 12 new lights. The cost is not to exceed $204,000. In August 2024, council members approved a bid from V3 Companies for 15 lights for $215,000 (Ordinance 2024-09). The cost included $184,000…
MOUNT VERNON — A pilot program set to launch later this month will allow households to make good use of their food scraps. Community Roots, based at 1104 W. Gambier St., will expand its composting services to include free curbside compost to 10 households in the west end of Mount Vernon. Individuals interested in participating…
CENTERBURG — Centerburg Village Council accepted BK Layer LLC’s bid for the Jerry Street storm sewer project at Monday night’s meeting. BK Layer submitted a bid of $189,287. The engineer’s estimate was $205,000. Four other companies bid on the project: •Mid Ohio Land Worx, $191,885 •Enviro Construction Co., $192,335 •Law General Contracting, $194,046.46 •Ironsite Inc., $243,900 The project…