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The city’s Utilities Commission is scheduled to meet Thursday morning as local officials continue work on the city’s water and wastewater systems. The meeting is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Thursday, October 1. The Knox County Board of Commissioners is also scheduled to meet later Thursday at 10 a.m. The Utilities Commission oversees matters involving Mount Vernon’s municipal utility operations, making …
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October, 2026
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1 October
Granville Township Approves $8 Million Denison Golf Course Renovation
Granville Township trustees have unanimously approved an 8-million-dollar renovation project at Denison Golf Club, clearing the way for preliminary work to begin as early as October. The decision came after trustees twice delayed a vote so Denison University officials could answer questions from neighboring residents about the project. The historic course was designed by renowned golf architect Donald Ross in …
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1 October
Mount Vernon Fall Events Get Underway With Biketoberfest
October is bringing a packed schedule of community events to Mount Vernon and Knox County, beginning with Biketoberfest this weekend. Knox County Biketoberfest runs October 2 through October 4, with events scheduled throughout the weekend and the Junction Moto Show and Food Truck Festival taking over downtown Mount Vernon Sunday. The Junction Moto Show runs Sunday from 11 a.m. to …
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1 October
Licking County Considering Purchase of Former Newark Advocate Building
Licking County commissioners are considering purchasing the former Newark Advocate building in downtown Newark for 2.3 million dollars. The proposed purchase covers the approximately 72-thousand-square-foot building at 22 North First Street, along with adjacent parking lots. The property includes former newspaper offices, a pressroom and a large warehouse on just under two acres. Commissioners are scheduled to vote on the …
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1 October
Gary Keesee Bench Trial Underway in Knox County
Testimony is underway in the bench trial of Gary Thomas “Tom” Keesee Jr., who is facing 32 felony charges involving allegations of sexual abuse against four women when they were children. Keesee waived his right to a jury trial Tuesday after about four hours of jury selection. The case is now being heard by Knox County Common Pleas Judge Richard …
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September, 2026
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30 September
Heath Fire Department Raises Minimum Staffing for Fire Engines
The Heath Fire Department is changing its minimum staffing requirements for fire engines, requiring at least three qualified firefighters to be on duty before a primary fire-suppression apparatus can be placed in service. Fire Chief Warren McCord issued the directive in August, and it was discussed during recent Heath City Council meetings. Previously, the department could operate with five firefighters …
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29 September
Gary Keesee Jr. Waives Jury Trial Ahead of Bench Trial
Gary Thomas “Tom” Keesee Jr. has waived his right to a jury trial in his Knox County sex-crimes case, meaning the case will now be decided by Knox County Common Pleas Judge Richard Wetzel. Keesee’s bench trial is scheduled to begin Wednesday, September 30, at 9 a.m. in Knox County Common Pleas Court in Mount Vernon. The trial comes more …
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29 September
Kiwanis Coats for Kids Drive Returns for 2026
A longtime Knox County tradition is returning this October as the Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon and Gault’s Plaza Cleaners & Laundromat launch the annual Coats for Kids drive. The community-wide effort runs from October 1 through October 31, with residents encouraged to donate new or gently used coats, particularly children’s sizes. Collection boxes will be available at more than …
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