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The City of Mount Vernon has begun the process of annexing about 1.5 acres of Knox County-owned property from Monroe Township. The Mount Vernon City Council took the first step during its September 14 meeting at the request of the Knox County Board of Commissioners. The property is located near the Mount Vernon Country Club and is surrounded by other …
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September, 2026
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25 September
Boil Advisory Issued for Part of Mansfield
The City of Mansfield has issued a boil advisory for residents along Paxford Place from South Trimble Road to South Linden Road. The advisory was issued Thursday following emergency water-main repairs in the area. The city had shut down water service along the affected portion of Paxford Place beginning September 23 while crews worked on the water main. Mansfield officials …
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25 September
Knox County Community Health Center Earns Two New Federal Quality Recognitions
The Knox County Community Health Center has received two new recognition badges from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration. The center was awarded the Advancing Health Information Technology for Quality badge and the National Quality Leader–Behavioral Health badge. The health information technology recognition highlights the center’s use of telehealth, online clinical information exchange, patient engagement technology and data collection …
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25 September
Mount Vernon City Council to Consider Flock Contract, Fleet Management and Other Legislation
Mount Vernon City Council will meet Monday, September 28th, with several pieces of legislation scheduled for consideration, including the city’s future use of automated license plate reader technology. The regular legislative session begins at 7:30 p.m., preceded by committee meetings beginning at 6:20. The Finance and Budget Committee, Police, Fire and Civil Defense Committee, Utilities Committee and Employee and Community …
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24 September
Cleveland-Cliffs Mansfield Workers Continue Contract Negotiations
Contract negotiations continue between United Steelworkers Local 169 and Cleveland-Cliffs Mansfield Works, with workers remaining on the job under a temporary extension. The contracts covering Local 169 members expired September 1. A 30-day extension is keeping employees working under the existing terms while negotiations continue. According to the United Steelworkers, negotiators have reached tentative agreements involving safety, training and portions …
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24 September
Newark Medical Loan Closet Provides Equipment to Residents in Need
A small medical equipment loan program in Newark is helping residents avoid the cost of purchasing equipment they may only need temporarily. The Newark Central Christian Church medical loan closet operates much like a library, allowing people to borrow items including wheelchairs, walkers, canes, shower benches, bedpans and other medical supplies. The program operates on an honor system. People borrow …
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23 September
Knox County Football Teams Enter Playoff Hunt as OHSAA Releases First Computer Ratings
All five Knox County high school football teams remain in playoff contention as the Ohio High School Athletic Association has released its first computer ratings of the 2026 season. The ratings were released Tuesday, marking the first look at where teams stand in their respective regions with the regular season now at its midpoint. Under the OHSAA playoff format, the …
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23 September
KCCC Air Force JROTC to Host Annual Raider Competition at Ariel-Foundation Park
The Knox County Career Center Air Force Junior ROTC will host its annual Raider Competition Saturday, October 10th, at Ariel-Foundation Park in Mount Vernon. The competition will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Food trucks will also be available on site throughout the event. Cadets will compete in a series of …
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