DANVILLE — Danville is looking a little brighter these days, thanks to a year-long, grassroots community effort that raised nearly $160,000 to install 31 streetlights along the village’s downtown corridor. Main-Market & Beyond, the village’s newly-formed business association, spearheaded the initiative. Betty Severns, owner of The Blonde Robin and chair of the association’s beautification committee,…
MOUNT VERNON — Visitors to the Main Library in Mount Vernon will soon see significant improvements to the Children’s Floor, thanks to a major grant of $25,000 from the Knox County Foundation. “We feel incredibly blessed and grateful to have the cordial and productive relationship we’ve enjoyed with the Knox County Foundation,” Library Director John…
Fredericktown Mayor Jerry Day published his 2023 “State of the Village” on Wednesday, Feb. 22: “The year 2022 was a year of many public improvements for the Village of Fredericktown as Village Council partnered with other public agencies in getting a significant amount of much-needed work completed. “Council has a history of engaging in cost-effective…
MOUNT VERNON — Stacey Baxter’s business underwent a fascinating transition over a couple of decades. Baxter said going from finance to serving drinks in Mount Vernon was something she envisioned 20 years ago. Her love for bars sprouted when she served drinks at a local bar in Bowling Green State University. Afterward, Baxter pondered if she…
Knox County Foundation is pleased to announce a new scholarship fund has been created in memory of Mount Vernon High School alumnus Nate Jacklin (45), son of Mount Vernon residents Bruce and Mary Lou Jacklin and the late Terri VanSickle of Columbus, Ohio. Jacklin passed away on Nov. 15, 2022, after a hard-fought battle with…
Knox County Foundation is excited to announce its second annual Giving BACK Tuesday campaign beginning Tuesday, Nov. 29, and running through Tuesday, Dec. 13. Held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday is the kick start to the giving season and is considered a global movement, a day that encourages people to do good…
Organizations wishing to apply for funding from the Knox County Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI), in any amount up to $5,000, may apply through Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. Since its founding in 2012, YPI has awarded more than $190,000 to organizations serving Knox County youth. Organizations with a specific, unique project or program benefitting youth…
Knox County Foundation is excited to bring Charitable University LIVE to Knox County this November! About this event Choose ONE of the following dates/times: Tuesday, Nov. 15, 4:30-7:30 PM – Foster Hall, Ariel Arena, MVNU Campus (dinner provided)Wednesday, Nov. 16, 8:30-11:30 AM – The Gathering Place, MVNU, Edgewood Road (breakfast provided) Charities strengthen families and…
Knox County Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2022-2023 school year. For high school seniors, current college students, and adults intending to complete either an associates, bachelors, or doctorate degree, the Universal Scholarship Application is available online at https://knoxcf.awardspring.com. The 2022 submission deadline is Tuesday, March 1, with scholarship announcements in May. The…
In late 2021, the Knox County Foundation celebrated Giving Tuesday by asking individuals to help them give back to local organizations serving the community through their own Giving BACK Tuesday. The social media campaign, which started on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 30, and ran through Tuesday, Dec. 14, gave people the opportunity to nominate their favorite…
