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Motorcycles, food trucks, live music and family activities will take over downtown Mount Vernon next month as the Junction Moto Show and Food Truck Festival returns to the Public Square. The free community event is scheduled for Sunday, October 4, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the Public Square and South Main Street. The event is hosted by Knox …
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September, 2026
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22 September
Mount Vernon Farmers Market Announces 2026 Holiday Market
The Mount Vernon Farmers Market is getting ready to extend its season into the holidays with the return of the Mount Vernon Holiday Market. The Holiday Market will be held on six Saturdays — November 7, 14 and 21, and December 5, 12 and 19 — from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 405 West Chestnut Street, next to the …
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22 September
Patsy Cline Tribute Coming to Woodward Opera House to Benefit Food For The Hungry
Fans of classic country music will have the chance to experience the music of Patsy Cline while supporting local families facing food insecurity this November. Food For The Hungry of Knox County and Six Miles to Nellie are teaming up to present “The Patsy Show,” a three-performance musical tribute to the country music legend at the historic Woodward Opera House. …
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21 September
Weather Delays Mansfield Ramp Closure for Ohio 13 Resurfacing Project
Recent rain has forced the Ohio Department of Transportation to adjust the schedule for a ramp closure connected to the ongoing Ohio 13 resurfacing project in Mansfield. The South Main Street entrance ramp to northbound State Route 13 had been scheduled to close earlier this week. ODOT now says the closure has been pushed back to Friday, September 25, because …
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21 September
Mount Vernon Seeks Public Input on Future of East Chestnut Footbridge
The City of Mount Vernon is asking residents in the East Chestnut neighborhood to weigh in on the future of a pedestrian footbridge that has been closed after part of its railing failed. The city closed the bridge after the railing failure and placed large boulders around the entrance to discourage people from crossing. City officials say simply repairing the …
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21 September
MVNU’s Paul McNeal Receives Ohio Law Enforcement’s Victoria Allen Civilian Leadership Award
Mount Vernon Nazarene University Assistant Athletic Director Paul McNeal has been recognized for his work strengthening relationships between local law enforcement and the community. McNeal received the Victoria Allen Civilian Leadership Award on September 14 during the 2026 Law Enforcement Training Symposium in Dayton. The annual symposium is hosted by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy, a division of the …
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18 September
19-Year-Old Mansfield Man Indicted on Attempted Murder Charge
A 19-year-old Mansfield man has been indicted on attempted murder and felonious assault charges following an altercation at a commercial establishment on Springmill Street. The Richland County Prosecutor’s Office released more than 80 indictments this week. Prosecutors say the cases include a large number of drug-related charges involving cocaine and fentanyl, along with cases involving assault, offenses involving minors and …
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18 September
Knox County Community Health Center Earns Two HRSA Recognitions
The Knox County Community Health Center has received two new recognition badges from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration. The health center was recognized for Advancing Health Information Technology for Quality and as a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health. According to Knox Public Health, the recognitions reflect the health center’s work to provide coordinated, accessible and patient-centered care …
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