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Gary Thomas “Tom” Keesee Jr. has waived his right to a jury trial in his Knox County sex-crimes case, meaning the case will now be decided by Knox County Common Pleas Judge Richard Wetzel. Keesee’s bench trial is scheduled to begin Wednesday, September 30, at 9 a.m. in Knox County Common Pleas Court in Mount Vernon. The trial comes more …
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29 September
Kiwanis Coats for Kids Drive Returns for 2026
A longtime Knox County tradition is returning this October as the Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon and Gault’s Plaza Cleaners & Laundromat launch the annual Coats for Kids drive. The community-wide effort runs from October 1 through October 31, with residents encouraged to donate new or gently used coats, particularly children’s sizes. Collection boxes will be available at more than …
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29 September
MVNU Instrumental Ensembles to Perform Free Concert October 10
Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Music Department will welcome the community to an afternoon of live music when the university’s instrumental ensembles perform a free concert Saturday, October 10. The concert begins at 1 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium and will feature performances by the MVNU Jazz Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Flute Choir and String Ensemble. The Jazz Band, directed …
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29 September
Food For The Hungry Winter Grant Applications Open October 1
Food For The Hungry of Knox County will open applications Thursday, October 1, for its 2026 Winter Grant program. Applications will be accepted beginning at 8 a.m. October 1 and must be submitted by noon Saturday, October 31. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. Each year, a portion of the money raised through the Food For The …
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29 September
FRIGHT FLICK CHALLENGE
Dare to Play? 93.7 The Super Q is sending you into the darkness this Halloween season with the FRIGHT FLICK CHALLENGE! You could win a FRIGHTENING FOUR PACK of Ultra Lightning Passes to Escape from Blood Prison at the legendary Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield! Every TERROR THURSDAY, Curtis and the Morning Crew will put to the Crew to the …
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28 September
Meta Has Acquired More Than 500 Acres in Licking County Over the Past Year
Meta has significantly expanded its land holdings in Licking County, acquiring roughly 517 acres of property worth approximately $306 million over the past year. According to a report published Monday by Columbus Business First, the technology company has made the purchases since September 2025 as it continues building its presence in the region. The acquisitions come amid rapid growth in …
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28 September
United Way of Knox County Names Brit Eaton New Executive Director
The United Way of Knox County has named Brit Eaton as its new executive director, with Eaton officially beginning the role Monday as the organization celebrates its 75th anniversary. The organization’s Board of Directors unanimously selected Eaton following a search process. Board members cited her leadership experience, communications background and longstanding connection to Knox County. Eaton brings more than 20 …
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28 September
Mount Vernon Washington Forum to Explore Civic Life Across Four Generations
Four generations of Mount Vernon residents will come together Tuesday for a community conversation about how people receive information, participate in civic life and understand what it means to be a citizen. The September installment of the Washington Forum, titled “The Republic Between Us,” will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 29, in Council Chambers at the Mount Vernon …
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