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Marion Popcorn Festival to feature free live entertainment at Marion Palace Theatre
MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—The Marion Popcorn Festival is set to delight attendees with a free live entertainment event at the Marion Palace Theatre on Thursday, September 5. The highlight of the Popcorn Matinee will be a performance by the Liverpool Lads, a Beatles tribute band based in Northeast Ohio.
Officials break ground on $4.5M, 24/7 mental health and addiction crisis center in Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON — Behavioral Healthcare Partners of Central Ohio had a ceremonial groundbreaking on Tuesday for a 24/7 mental health and addiction crisis center. The 8,000-square-foot Knox County Behavioral Health Crisis Center will sit adjacent to BHP’s outpatient center on Blackjack Road. It will provide crisis stabilization for adults and youth aged 12 and over.
Connections confirmed between ‘grassroots’ Ohio solar opposition and dark-money natural gas group
The leader of a local anti-solar energy group admitted to Ohio regulators last week that a well-connected natural gas executive is among the group’s largest donors. The testimony by Jared Yost, founder of Knox Smart Development, offered the fullest view yet of the group’s ties to fossil fuel interests, undercutting its claims to be a “grassroots” advocate for local farmers and other residents.
Various office closed, trash pick-up schedule altered on Labor Day
All offices in Marion City Hall will be closed Monday in observance of the Labor Day holiday. There will be no trash pick-up. Residents who normally have Monday sanitation service are asked to have collections at curbside by 7 a.m. Tuesday. Sanitation crews will collect Monday and Tuesday’s refuse Tuesday, with the possibility some...
Labor Day weekend tribute honors local heroes
The Exchange Club of Mount Vernon & Knox County is proud to present the Field of Honor at Ariel Foundation Park over Labor Day weekend, from Friday, Aug. 30 to Monday, Sept. 2. This event will feature 500 United States flags, each standing as a silent tribute to the heroes among us.
Legislation Passed by Mount Vernon City Council, August 26, 2024
R ESOLUTION NO. 202 4 – 8 1. A Resolution accepting the recommendations of the 2024 Knox County Tax Incentive. Review Council concerning parcels of commercial real property in the City of Mount. Vernon receiving tax exemptions for purposes of economic development; and. declaring an emergency. RESOLUTION NO. 20...
Hydrant Flushing set to take place in September in Mount Vernon
The Mount Vernon Fire Department will be conducting annual hydrant flushing in the southern. half of the City between September 3rd and September 30th. The flushing is scheduled to begin. around 8:00 a.m and will conclude by 4:00 p.m Monday through Friday. Please refrain from using your washing machine to...
This week in Knox County history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (Aug. 25-31)
This week in Knox County history. Elizabeth Joan Steinbrenner: Born August 25, 1935, in Mount Vernon, OH. Born on August 25, 1935, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, Elizabeth Joan Steinbrenner's life unfolded with a distinctive connection to her birthplace. Known for her notable contributions, Steinbrenner became a respected figure within the community. She left an indelible mark through her engagement in local affairs, forging connections that endured beyond her lifetime. Her legacy is intertwined with the fabric of Mount Vernon, reflecting a life marked by meaningful endeavors. Steinbrenner's passing signifies the conclusion of a chapter in the community's narrative, leaving behind a legacy that continues to influence the collective memory of Mount Vernon.
Mount Vernon Fire Department schedules hydrant flushing beginning on Sept. 3
The Mount Vernon Fire Department will commence its annual hydrant flushing in the city's southern half on September 3, with an expected completion date of September 30. The flushing activities will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. According to a fire department news release, residents are...
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