Service Clubs' Annual Friendly Challenge to Support 45th Food For The Hungry Campaign
MOUNT VERNON —Local service clubs across Knox County are invited to participate in the annual Friendly Challenge to raise funds for the 45th Food For The Hungry (FFTH) Campaign, with a goal to reach $345,000 to support families in need during the holidays and throughout the year. The campaign, organized by Food For The Hungry, aims to provide essential food assistance to community members facing hunger in Knox County.Through this exciting and collaborative effort, service clubs have the unique opportunity
The Killbuck Savings Bank Announces Leadership Promotions and Organizational Changes to Support Continued Growth
The Killbuck Savings Bank is pleased to announce several key leadership promotions approved by the Board of Directors at its October 13, 2026 meeting. These promotions recognize the experience, dedication, and contributions of valued team members while highlighting the bank's ongoing commitment to leadership development, organizational excellence, and future growth. Michael Roden – Promoted to Senior Vice President Michael joined The Killbuck Savings Bank in early 2025 as Director of Human Resources,
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The Woodward Exchange Welcomes Kelly Brown for an Inside Look at Owl Creek Produce Auction
MOUNT VERNON, OHIO – Have you ever wondered how a produce auction works, who grows the fruits and vegetables being sold, or how the Amish farming community contributes to our local economy? Join us for another engaging evening of The Woodward Exchange on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at Mount Vernon's historic Woodward Opera House, as special guest Kelly Brown, retired manager of Owl Creek Produce Auction, takes us behind the scenes of this fascinating local enterprise. Through an informal
Game On for Health: Knox Public Health and MVNU Honors Program Develop Immunization Game
Knox Public Health and Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Honors Program have teamed up to help families by providing a vaccine challenge titled “Road to 100 Challenge”. Many diseases still exist, and most are preventable. It is a game that brings awareness and educates families on how vaccines protect children. Making sure a child gets all their immunizations on schedule is an important way to protect their health. The “Road to 100 Challenge” game is one more way we’re working to remove barriers and
COTC Officially Opens Thomas J. Evans Hall
NEWARK, OHIO, OCT. 23, 2026 — The public safety programs at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) officially have a new home. Thomas J. Evans Hall, a facility specifically dedicated to the college’s police academies, opened its doors on Oct. 15 with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. State and local officials — among them Congressman Troy Balderson and Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) Executive Director James Cyphers — joined the celebration. Newly renovated, the 6,500-square-foot
National Drug Take Back Day
National Drug Take Back DayWho: Knox Public Health & Local Law Enforcement AgenciesWhat: Fall Drug Take Back DayWhen: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10:00am-2:00pmKnox County, OH – Knox County residents are encouraged to participate in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential
Jerry Scott honored with Stroud Award for Community Service
MOUNT VERNON — Jerry Scott has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Food For The Hungry Stroud Award for Community Service. The Stroud Award honors the memory of a long-time Knox County resident and community leader. Bill Stroud, who died in 2011 at the age of ninety, was a retired president and chairman of First-Knox National Bank. In addition to serving as a Kenyon College trustee and board chairman, Bill served on the boards of Mount Vernon Nazarene University, the Mount Vernon/Knox County
Knox Public Health Emphasizes Safe Sleep for Infants
Knox Public Health (KPH) is committed to promoting safe sleep practices for infants, during Safe Sleep and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month in October. Since babies can fall asleep in many different places, it is crucial to understand how to create safe sleep environments. October’s observance provides an opportunity for KPH to remind parents, caregivers, and babysitters about SIDS and the importance of creating a safe sleep environment for infants.According to the American Academy of
Mount Vernon Arts Consortium Reminds Patrons to Purchase Tickets Only Through Official Ticketing Web
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (October 14, 2026) – The Mount Vernon Arts Consortium is reminding patrons to purchase tickets only through www.mvac.org or the official websites of its authorized venues and event partners, including the Knox Memorial Theater, Woodward Opera House, Ariel-Foundation Park, and other participating local arts organizations. When purchasing tickets for local performances and events, patrons should look for the official Mount Vernon Arts Partner graphics, which identify participating
Interchurch Social Services Receives Mid-Ohio Food Collective's Bill Nance III Award for Innovation
Knox County agency honored for its collaborative, forward-thinking approach to fighting hunger at MOFC's 11th Annual Agency CelebrationGROVE CITY, OH – Interchurch Social Services of Knox County (ISS) received the Bill Nance III Award for Agency Innovation on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective's 11th Annual Agency Celebration. The award was presented during the morning program at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective (MOFC), where partner agencies from across the region gathered under this year's
Alcove Dinner Theater Presents Steven Dietz’s Adaptation of the Psychological Thriller ''Gaslight''
Alcove Dinner Theater Presents Steven Dietz’s Gaslight, a Psychological Thriller of Manipulation and Deception MOUNT VERNON, OH — Patrick Hamilton’s classic story captured the slow squeeze of domestic tyranny long before “gaslighting” became a cultural term. This fall, Alcove Dinner Theater presents Steven Dietz’s adaptation of "Gaslight," a psychological thriller relocated from London to the brownstones of 1889 New York City. Directed by Bruce Jacklin, this production places audiences at the edge of the
KCCC Quarterly Newsletter
From the Superintendent’s Desk As we begin another exciting school year at Knox County Career Center, we are grateful for the continued support of our community and business partners. Your partnership helps our students develop the skills, confidence, and experiences they need to succeed. In this edition, we’re especially proud to highlight some of our alumni and the many ways they are putting their KCCC education to work. Their success is a wonderful reminder of what is possible when education,
HopeNow Future Bank searching for Board Member
HopeNow Future Bank (HNFB) has an open seat available for a new board member. HNFB is a 5013c Nonprofit in Knox County providing household goods to individuals and families struggling to furnish their own homes due to poverty or other challenging life experiences. HNFB is searching for an individual who has a background in either business, financial, law business, corporate or non-profit experience, or is interested in any of those areas. The position is for a person who would serve on the board,
Urban Gourmet Coming to Founders Food Hall
MOUNT VERNON, OH — Founders Food Hall is welcoming Urban Gourmet as its newest kitchen operator, bringing the Columbus-based restaurant’s proven menu of burgers, pasta bowls, sandwiches, and more to downtown Mount Vernon. Urban Gourmet will open its second location at Founders Food Hall, following the success of its original location at East Market Food Hall in Columbus. In October 2024, Urban Gourmet was ranked the highest-rated burger in the Columbus area in a list published by NBC4 based on Yelp
20,000 Coats and Counting: Kiwanis Launches 2026 Coats for Kids Drive
Mount Vernon, OH — For nearly four decades, Knox County residents have come together to make sure local children have something warm to wear when winter arrives. This October, the Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon and Gault’s Plaza Cleaners & Laundromat are continuing that tradition with the annual Coats for Kids drive.From October 1 through October 31, community members are invited to donate new or gently used coats, with children’s sizes especially needed. Collection boxes will be placed at over 30 partner
COFFEE CUP WELCOMES RETIRED WILDLIFE OFFICER JERRY SCOTT
MOUNT VERNON, OHIO – The Coffee Cup returns to the historic Woodward Opera House on Tuesday, October 6, at 7:00 p.m., welcoming special guest Mr. Jerry Scott for an evening of conversation, stories, and a fascinating look behind the scenes of his career as a wildlife officer. Hosted by Joe and Marty Bell, Coffee Cup is designed to feel just like its name suggests: friends sitting down together over a cup of coffee and discovering a little more about the people who make our community interesting. This
Knox County Commissioners Announce Second Round of OneOhio Grant Funding
Mount Vernon, OH – The Knox County Commissioners, in partnership with the Knox OneOhio Advisory Workgroup, are pleased to announce that a second round of funding is now open through the Knox County OneOhio Grant Program. Supported by statewide opioid settlement dollars, the program funds efforts that prevent, treat, and promote recovery from addiction—including opioid use, co-occurring substance use, and mental health conditions.In this second round, the Commissioners continue to seek evidence-based or
Food For The Hungry Winter Grant Application Opens Oct. 1
MOUNT VERNON —The Food For The Hungry (FFTH) of Knox County’s grant application process for the 2025 campaign opens Thursday, Oct. 1, at 8 a.m. and will remain open until Saturday, Oct. 31, at 12 p.m. Applications submitted after 12 p.m. on Oct. 31 will not be accepted. Each year, a portion of the funds raised during the FFTH Winter Drive is allocated to the Winter Grant recipients. The 2025 FFTH Drive raised $394,301.89. The Winter Grant recipients are non-profit groups in Knox County that distribute
MVNU honors Ballenger and Layman
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Faculty and staff at Mount Vernon Nazarene University gathered Wednesday morning in Thorne Performance Hall of the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Fine Arts Center to honor their colleagues at the Excellence in the Call awards reception. Dr. Jennifer Ballenger, Assistant Professor of Youth and Family Ministries, and Amy Layman, Housekeeper/Custodian, were celebrated for their dedication to MVNU’s mission.The quarterly award includes recognition at the employee reception, a certificate, and $500.
