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Lt. Governor Tressel to honor Wiggin St Elementary for fitness challenge

Lt. Governor Jim Tressel is scheduled to visit Wiggin Street Elementary School on Thursday, October 23, at 1 p.m. The visit aims to acknowledge the school's participation in the Fitness Challenge

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 22, 2025

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MVNU reports significant enrollment growth amid strengthened church partnerships

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) has reported a significant increase in enrollment and strengthened ties with Nazarene churches across the East Central field.

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 22, 2025

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MVN 11.03 to 11.09 K-12

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 21, 2025

MVN 11.03 to 11.09 K-12

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MVNU bowling teams compete in Ohio Bowling Conference Tournament

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 21, 2025

The Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) men's and women's bowling teams participated in the Ohio Bowling Conference Tournament No. 1 on October 18 at the Columbus Square Bowling Palace.

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East Knox Local Schools hosts candidate night for board election

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 21, 2025

A "Meet the Candidate Night" event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 6 p.m. It will take place in the cafeteria of East Knox Junior/Senior High School.

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Newark City School District announces October 2025 Citizens of the Month

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 19, 2025

Newark City School District announces October 2025 Citizens of the MonthNewark City School District announces October 2025 Citizens of the Month

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East Elementary to host Book Fair, Costume Parade on Oct. 31

By Mount Vernohn News | Oct 19, 2025

Students at the East Elementary School will be having a busier but wonderful end of October as the school holds its Book Fair and Costume Parade.

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Mount Vernon City Schools schedules ALICE safety drills for fall and spring

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 18, 2025

Mount Vernon City Schools has announced plans to conduct ALICE training drills for students and staff in the coming weeks.

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Knox County Career Center JROTC hosts annual Raider Competition with teams from two states

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 18, 2025

Knox County Career Center’s Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) is set to host its 11th annual Raider Competition on Saturday, October 11, starting at 8:30 am.

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Legend Elementary to host Fall Harvest Celebration

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 14, 2025

Legend Elementary School, at 1075 Evans Blvd., Newark, will hold its Fall Harvest Celebration on Thursday, Oct 30. Kindergarten through fifth-grade students may participate by wearing costumes to school.

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Mount Vernon City Schools to conduct ALICE safety drills in coming weeks

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 14, 2025

Mount Vernon City Schools will conduct the first of two ALICE active intruder training drills in the coming weeks, the district announced in a letter to parents.

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MVN 10.27 to 11.02 K-12

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 13, 2025

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Knox County students attend Career Quest for hands-on career exploration

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 12, 2025

All eighth and tenth grade students in Knox County participated in the Ohio Means Jobs Knox County Career Quest, held at the Energy Field House.

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Sarah Hill joins New Hope preschool as intervention specialist for special needs children

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 12, 2025

Sarah Hill has joined the staff at Knox Educational Service Center’s New Hope preschool as an intervention specialist.

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Mount Vernon City Schools announces fall orchestra concert featuring student musicians

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 12, 2025

The Mount Vernon City Schools Orchestra program will hold its Fall Orchestra Concert on Wednesday, October 15 at the Mount Vernon High School Theater.

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Mount Vernon FFA teams qualify for state soils contest after strong district showing

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 12, 2025

Mount Vernon FFA members have advanced to the State Soils Contest after competing in the District Soils Career Development Event (CDE) on September 30 in Rushville, Ohio.

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This week's school events in Knox County: Oct. 12-18

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 11, 2025

The following school events are scheduled to take place in Knox County this week.

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Northridge celebrates Sean Smith during National Principals Month

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 7, 2025

Northridge Local Schools is proud to spotlight Sean Smith, Principal of Northridge Middle School, as part of its National Principals Month celebration.

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ACT prep and free tutoring available to East Knox students

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 7, 2025

East Knox High School will launch its after-school tutoring program for students in grades 7 through 12 on Tuesday, Oct. 14, with sessions held Tuesday through Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30 pm. in the Media...

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Mount Vernon City Schools to present Fall Orchestra Concert

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 7, 2025

Mount Vernon City Schools Orchestra program will host its annual Fall Orchestra Concert on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Mount Vernon High School Theater.

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