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Meta has significantly expanded its land holdings in Licking County, acquiring roughly 517 acres of property worth approximately $306 million over the past year. According to a report published Monday by Columbus Business First, the technology company has made the purchases since September 2025 as it continues building its presence in the region. The acquisitions come amid rapid growth in …
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September, 2026
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28 September
United Way of Knox County Names Brit Eaton New Executive Director
The United Way of Knox County has named Brit Eaton as its new executive director, with Eaton officially beginning the role Monday as the organization celebrates its 75th anniversary. The organization’s Board of Directors unanimously selected Eaton following a search process. Board members cited her leadership experience, communications background and longstanding connection to Knox County. Eaton brings more than 20 …
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28 September
Mount Vernon Washington Forum to Explore Civic Life Across Four Generations
Four generations of Mount Vernon residents will come together Tuesday for a community conversation about how people receive information, participate in civic life and understand what it means to be a citizen. The September installment of the Washington Forum, titled “The Republic Between Us,” will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 29, in Council Chambers at the Mount Vernon …
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25 September
Mount Vernon Begins Annexation Process for Knox County-Owned Property
The City of Mount Vernon has begun the process of annexing about 1.5 acres of Knox County-owned property from Monroe Township. The Mount Vernon City Council took the first step during its September 14 meeting at the request of the Knox County Board of Commissioners. The property is located near the Mount Vernon Country Club and is surrounded by other …
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25 September
Boil Advisory Issued for Part of Mansfield
The City of Mansfield has issued a boil advisory for residents along Paxford Place from South Trimble Road to South Linden Road. The advisory was issued Thursday following emergency water-main repairs in the area. The city had shut down water service along the affected portion of Paxford Place beginning September 23 while crews worked on the water main. Mansfield officials …
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25 September
Knox County Community Health Center Earns Two New Federal Quality Recognitions
The Knox County Community Health Center has received two new recognition badges from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration. The center was awarded the Advancing Health Information Technology for Quality badge and the National Quality Leader–Behavioral Health badge. The health information technology recognition highlights the center’s use of telehealth, online clinical information exchange, patient engagement technology and data collection …
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25 September
Mount Vernon City Council to Consider Flock Contract, Fleet Management and Other Legislation
Mount Vernon City Council will meet Monday, September 28th, with several pieces of legislation scheduled for consideration, including the city’s future use of automated license plate reader technology. The regular legislative session begins at 7:30 p.m., preceded by committee meetings beginning at 6:20. The Finance and Budget Committee, Police, Fire and Civil Defense Committee, Utilities Committee and Employee and Community …
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24 September
Cleveland-Cliffs Mansfield Workers Continue Contract Negotiations
Contract negotiations continue between United Steelworkers Local 169 and Cleveland-Cliffs Mansfield Works, with workers remaining on the job under a temporary extension. The contracts covering Local 169 members expired September 1. A 30-day extension is keeping employees working under the existing terms while negotiations continue. According to the United Steelworkers, negotiators have reached tentative agreements involving safety, training and portions …
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