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25 August
Boston Symphony Orchestra and musicians agree to 3-year deal that avoids possible strike
The Boston Symphony Orchestra and its musicians have ratified a three-year contract, avoiding what could have been the first strike in the ensemble’s 145-year history
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25 August
Newman Technology Moving Forward With $74.5 Million Mansfield Expansion
A longtime Mansfield manufacturer is moving forward with a $74.5 million expansion that is expected to create approximately 70 new jobs and add millions of dollars in annual payroll to the local economy. The Richland County Port Authority approved up to $21 million in revenue bonds Monday for Newman Technology, allowing the company to take advantage of state and local …
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25 August
Mount Vernon Council Weighs Firefighter Staffing, Fleet Changes and E-Bike Regulations
Mount Vernon City Council is considering several changes affecting city operations, public safety and transportation, including adding firefighters, restructuring how the city maintains its vehicle fleet and developing potential regulations for electric bicycles. City Could Add Three Firefighters Council discussed Ordinance 2026-29, which would increase staffing in the Mount Vernon Fire Department as the city prepares for the eventual opening …
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25 August
Mount Vernon Community to Gather for International Overdose Awareness Day
The Freedom Center and community partners will gather at Ariel Foundation Park on Monday, August 31, to remember those who have lost their lives or suffered permanent injury because of drug overdose. The local event will begin at 5 p.m. and is being held in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, an annual observance focused on remembering those affected by …
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24 August
Data Center Bans Head to Licking County Ballots in November
Voters in parts of Licking County will decide this fall whether to prohibit certain large-scale data centers from being built in their communities, putting the county’s rapid growth as a technology hub directly before voters. The Licking County Board of Elections has certified the November 3 general election ballot, which includes charter amendments in Pataskala and Sunbury aimed at banning …
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24 August
Knox County Foundation Awards $482,600 to Support Food Access, Education and Community Projects
The Knox County Foundation Board of Directors has awarded $482,600 in grants to organizations and projects serving residents throughout Knox County. The largest grant — $300,000 — will go to Interchurch Social Services to support the development of a new food pantry at 156 Howard Street in Mount Vernon. The building was donated by the Knox County Land Bank and …
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24 August
Mount Vernon City Council to Consider Police Station Funding, Wastewater Loan and Fire Department Staffing
Mount Vernon City Council will meet Monday evening with several significant pieces of legislation on the agenda, including the next phase of the city’s new police station, funding for wastewater improvements and changes to the Fire Department’s authorized staffing level. The regular legislative session is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, August 24, at the Mount Vernon Municipal Center. The city …
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