Go Pink Funds Utilized for Patient Care at Knox Community Hospital
Go Pink Funds Utilized for Patient Care at Knox Community Hospital December 11, 2025—Mount Vernon, OH— On behalf of the Foundation for Knox Community Hospital, we are excited to announce the purchase of the Scout Radar Localization System, an innovative technology that enhances precision and comfort in breast cancer surgery. This major advancement amounts to $82,545, which was made possible through the work of the local Go Pink Committee: Barbara Barry, Chair, Amy Brechler, Diane Carioti, Julie Farmer,
Food For The Hungry LIVE and Drive Day!
PRESS RELEASEContact: Olivia Greenich Stern Food For The Hungry Digital Content & Marketing Director (330) 260-4059 cantact@foodforthehungrycares.orgDec 9, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HEADLINE: Food For The Hungry LIVE and Drive Day!MOUNT VERNON — Knox County local media outlets and community partners will join together on Friday, Dec. 12, for the 44th annual Food For The Hungry (FFTH) Drive Day. The 2025 Drive Goal of $340,000 and as much food collected as possible will benefit The Salvation Army,
Knox County CVB and Public Library Launch ''Knox Voices'' Community Storytelling Initiative to Celebra
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEKnox County CVB and Public Library Launch "Knox Voices" Community Storytelling Initiative to Celebrate America 250MOUNT VERNON, OH – December 9, 2025 – The Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau (KCCVB) is proud to announce the launch of Knox Voices, a collaborative community storytelling project developed in partnership with the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County. The initiative aims to collect and preserve contemporary stories, memories, and personal histories that
Food For The Hungry Announces Major Grant for Salvation Army of Mount Vernon
PRESS RELEASEContact Olivia Greenich Stern Food For The Hungry Digital Content & Marketing Director (330) 260-4059Contact@FoodForTheHungryCares.orgDecember 8, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: Food For The Hungry Announces Major Grant for Salvation Army of Mount VernonMOUNT VERNON, OH— Food For The Hungry (FFTH) is proud to announce that the Grants Committee has approved a major investment in community food access during this 2025 funding cycle. The largest award of the season — $10,000 grant to The
Thorne Library receives grant to expand Children’s Literature collection
DECEMBER 5, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: Thorne Library receives grant to expand Children’s Literature collectionCUTLINE: MVNU_Thorne Library.jpg — Mount Vernon Nazarene University students, from left, Ellie Wolfe, Hannah Hogle, Lilly Croft and Marta Miranda sort through a collection of books purchased with a new grant received by the Thorne Library. MVNU was able to add 60 Buckeye Children’s and Teen Book award-winning titles to its Educational Resource Center with the funds. (Photo courtesy of
COTC Honors Alumni Award Winners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWARK, OHIO, DEC. 5, 2025 — Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) presented three alumni awards to graduates who have reached remarkable heights in their careers and shown extraordinary dedication to the communities they serve. Recipients of the Outstanding Alumni Award, Transitions Alumni Award and John C. “Jay” Barker Community Service Alumni Award were announced on Dec. 4 at the college’s annual alumni holiday celebration. Outstanding Alumni AwardThe
Romine Receives 2025 MVNU Board of Trustees Hospitality Award
PRESS RELEASECONTACT: Joe Huddleston, Communications Specialistjoshuddleston@mvnu.edu740-397-9000, ext. 4344www.mvnu.edu/news DECEMBER 4, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: Romine Receives 2025 MVNU Board of Trustees Hospitality AwardCUTLINE: MVNU_BOT Hospitality Award.jpg — MVNU President Dr. Carson Castleman, left, and Board of Trustees chair Rev. Ed Phillips, right, present Taiylor Romine with the Hospitality Award at the board meetings recently. (Photo courtesy of Mount Vernon Nazarene
Pop-up Food Pantries bring Knox County together in the midst of need.
PRESS RELEASEContact Olivia Greenich Stern Food For The Hungry Digital Content & Marketing Director (330) 260-4059Contact@FoodForTheHungryCares.orgDecember 2, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: Pop-up Food Pantries bring Knox County together in the midst of need.MOUNT VERNON, OH— Food For The Hungry of Knox County (FFTH),Interchurch Social Services of Knox County (ISS), andKnox County Foundation (KCF) partnered together to organize two Pop-Up Food Pantries in November to help people in need. By
Future-Proofing Through Trust: A Small Business Guide to Staying Competitive
In a world where trust is in short supply and expectations shift faster than a Midwest storm, small businesses in Knox County have a unique opportunity. Not by outspending competitors, but by out-trusting them — through stronger relationships, greater transparency, and faster adaptation to what customers actually value. Small businesses can future-proof themselves by: Building authentic relationships with customers and partners Practicing transparency in pricing, policies, and
Beyond Hustle: A Strategic Guide to Sustainable Entrepreneurial Growth
Building a successful business isn’t about luck — it’s about disciplined systems. Whether you’re a startup founder or a small business owner, success today depends on clarity of purpose, structured execution, and adaptability. The most successful entrepreneurs understand that growth is engineered, not improvised. TL;DR Success Formula:?? Purpose + Focus + Systems + Relationships = Growth. Entrepreneurs should define clear goals, build customer-centric processes, manage cash flow precisely, adopt
