The Woodward Opera House is opening its stage to performers and community members alike during a special Open Mic Night on Thursday, June 4, at 7 p.m. Hosted by local musicians Nellie Six and Side Effects, the free event is designed to bring together artists, performers, and supporters of the arts for an evening focused on creativity, encouragement, and community …
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The Mount Vernon Community Band is set to kick off its summer concert season this weekend with a free performance at Ariel-Foundation Park. The concert will take place Sunday, June 7, at 4 p.m. at the Park National Bank Pavilion, offering community members an opportunity to enjoy an afternoon of live music in one of Mount Vernon’s most scenic outdoor …
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Over the weekend (May 29th – May 31st), people from all over Ohio met in one location right here in Mount Vernon. Their reason? To play games of many varieties at the second annual FamiliarCon. This convention spanned many hobbies, such as Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, Warhammer 40k, arts and crafts, and many other games and activities. Attendees also had …
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The Knox County Chamber of Commerce welcomed dozens of local businesses and community leaders to Vernon View Golf Course on May 21 for its 32nd Annual Spring Swing Golf Outing, one of the Chamber’s signature events each year. Presented by Dean’s Jewelry, the outing brought together 36 teams and 144 golfers for a day of friendly competition, networking, and community …
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The Knox County Foundation has awarded more than $1.3 million in scholarships to 484 students for the 2026-2027 academic year, continuing its mission of supporting educational opportunities throughout Knox County and beyond. This year, the foundation distributed a total of $1,303,650 through its extensive scholarship program, benefiting students at every stage of their educational journey. Awards were provided to graduating …
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Seven students from the Knox County Career Center Building Trades program have earned the prestigious designation of “Building Trades Elite,” recognizing their commitment to excellence both in the classroom and on the job site. This year’s honorees include Mackenlee Fairall, Ethan Hull, Walter Greene, Johnny Bender, Gage Selby, Jason Butler, and Truman Chester. To earn the distinction, students must meet …
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he Mount Vernon City Council moved quickly through Tuesday night’s meeting, with most legislation receiving first or second readings. One notable exception was Resolution 2026-62, which council approved immediately following a motion from Councilman Mel Severns. The resolution authorizes the city’s Safety Service Director to partner with the Knox County Land Bank on infrastructure improvements near North Norton Street. The …
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Downtown Mount Vernon is preparing to kick off another season of First Friday celebrations with a throwback to the 1950s during “Shake, Rattle, & Roll Downtown” on Friday, June 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. on Public Square and throughout downtown. The free community event is presented by Edward Jones of Mount Vernon and organized by Experience Mount Vernon. This …
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The Kokosing Valley Arts Alliance will welcome internationally acclaimed documentary photographer and filmmaker Louie Palu to the Woodward Opera House on Saturday, May 30th from 1 to 3 p.m. for the latest installment of the KVAA Arts Alliance Workshop series. Palu is internationally known for his decades of work documenting labor and mining communities, war zones, human rights issues, border …
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The City of Mount Vernon has announced multiple promotions and new appointments within the Mount Vernon Fire Department and Mount Vernon Police Department as officials continue expanding public safety leadership and staffing throughout the city. Among the promotions, Nate Hines was elevated to Assistant Chief after nearly two decades with the fire department. Tom Calland was also promoted to EMS …
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