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August 13, 2024  – Mount Vernon, OH – The 26th Annual Go Pink for a Cure was held on June 22 at the Mount Vernon Country Club. More than 100 participants gathered in their assorted pinks to pay tribute to all those affected by breast cancer. Through donations, golfer foursomes, table games, and themed raffle baskets Go Pink 2024 raised  $41,000 in net proceeds to …

Mount Gilead – The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol will be conducting an OVI checkpoint to deter and intercept impaired drivers this week. On the day prior to the checkpoint, the county where it will take place will be announced, and the location will be announced the morning of the checkpoint. If you plan to consume …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — A collaboration between two Mount Vernon Nazarene University departments has come to fruition with a mural that not only highlights the importance of education, but also shows the university’s mission of educating the whole person. MVNU’s Education and Art Departments worked together to complete a mural outside the Education Department’s office suite on the second floor …

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Governor Mike DeWine today announced that Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Jack Marchbanks will step down as director on September 30, 2024, and that Pamela Vest Boratyn will be nominated to serve as ODOT director beginning October 1, 2024.  Boratyn will need to be confirmed by the Ohio Senate. “I want to thank Director Marchbanks for his leadership …

Sheriff Randy Thorp Licking County Ohio Sheriffs Office At 1:49 PM Deputies were dispatched to 200 block of Parana Dr Newark on a stabbing. Upon arrival they found Nick Neagos, age 75, on the front porch of the residence suffering from multiple stab wounds. At the same time, his daughter April Neagos, age 47 of Newark, was found walking on …

Public Service Announcement KNOX COUNTY ENGINEERCameron Keaton, P.E., P.S. Attention residents and travelers in Knox County: Please be advised of an important roadway closure update: Road: Danville-Amity RoadLocation: Chapel Road to Richards Street Start Date: August 12, 2024, at 7:00 a.m.End Date: November 1, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Closure Details: Type of Closure: Full road closure, 24 consecutive hours a day. Nearest Address West of …

MOBILE CLINIC IS ON THE ROAD! The Licking County Health Department’s Mobile Clinic is ready to bring public health services to neighborhoods throughout Licking County. Health Commissioner, Chad Brown says “We are thrilled to announce our Mobile Clinic is ready to serve the residents of Licking County. It will make public health services more accessible across the county. LCHD can …

With the 2024-2025 school year nearly under way and students returning to classrooms and campuses across the area, transportation will undoubtedly be impacted. AAA reminds drivers and all road users to get back in the mindset of seeing school kids in our neighborhoods and buses on the roads, with a particular focus on safety. “First and foremost, AAA is reminding …

– Step into a classic Americana experience at the Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon’s Pie Auction! In collaboration with the Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival, enjoy an evening of delectable homemade pies, lively bidding, and warm community spirit. Celebrate our shared heritage with live music, vibrant arts, and the excitement of friendly competition. Saturday, August 10th, 5:30 – 7:00 pm on the …

During an engaging session at the Hartford Fair, Curtis Newland and Director Brian Baldridge of the Ohio Department of Agriculture delved into the critical role of agricultural fairs in enhancing farming and youth participation. Baldridge pointed out that agriculture remains Ohio’s top industry, generating $124 billion yearly. Despite facing challenges, such as land loss and technological evolution, there is a …