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A long-awaited addition to downtown Mount Vernon’s dining and entertainment scene officially welcomed its first guests Tuesday as Founders Food Hall hosted a successful soft opening inside the former Mount Vernon News building on East Vine Street. The event drew a steady crowd eager to get a first look at the renovated space, sample food offerings, and explore one of …

Residents cleaning up after the severe storms that swept through the area on June 6 will have an opportunity to dispose of storm-related yard debris through a special curbside pickup program later this month. The City of Mount Vernon announced Tuesday that its Public Works Department will conduct a one-time storm debris collection from June 22 through June 26 to …

A Knox County Career Center student has earned national recognition after finishing among the top competitors in the country at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. Beau Keller, a senior in the Precision Machining program at the Knox County Career Center, captured a silver medal in the CNC 2-Axis Turning Programmer competition during the national conference held June 1-5 …

Storm recovery efforts, future development projects and long-range planning initiatives were among the key topics discussed during Monday night’s Mount Vernon City Council meeting. City officials provided an update on cleanup efforts following the severe storms that moved through the area on June 6, causing widespread power outages and significant tree damage throughout the community. Safety-Service Director Tanner Salyers praised …

The OHSAA State Track and Field Championships are underway this weekend at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on the campus of Ohio State University. A number of athletes from Knox County and the surrounding area earned the right to compete at the state meet after advancing through district and regional competition. Here are the confirmed results from the completed events. Girls …

WNZR 90.9 FM, the broadcast ministry of Mount Vernon Nazarene University, has been recognized as the Christian Music Broadcasters University Station of the Year for the second time in four years. The honor was presented during the annual CMB Momentum conference in Orlando, Florida, and marks the station’s third nomination during that same four-year span. Founded in 1986, WNZR has …

The Danville Blue Devils are one win away from making school history. Danville punched its ticket to the OHSAA Division VI State Softball Championship game with an impressive 11-4 victory over Dalton in the state semifinals Wednesday at Firestone Stadium in Akron. The Blue Devils used a strong offensive performance and timely pitching to pull away from the Bulldogs and …

\Two members of the Mount Vernon Fire Department are preparing to embark on a challenging six-day journey across Ohio waterways in support of veterans, first responders, and their families. Fire Chief Chad Christopher and Assistant Chief Nate Hines will participate in the annual Paddle for Heroes event, which begins Sunday, June 7, and concludes in Marietta later in the week. …

The Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon recently recognized six exceptional student musicians from across Knox County during its 16th Annual John Philip Sousa Awards Luncheon. Held on May 11, the event celebrated high school band students who demonstrated outstanding musicianship, leadership, dependability, and loyalty throughout their school careers. The John Philip Sousa Award is widely regarded as the highest honor …

The Knox County Regional Airport is inviting the public to celebrate a major milestone in the airport’s continued growth during a community open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 27. The event, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature the official dedication of the new Becker Mining Systems Aviation Education Center, a 10,000-square-foot facility designed to support …