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Thursday, April 09, 2026MVNU honors Gotschall and Baker
PRESS RELEASECONTACT: Joe Huddleston Communications Specialist 740-397-9000, ext. 4344www.mvnu.edu/news April 8, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HEADLINE: MVNU honors Gotschall and BakerCUTLINE: MVNU_Excellence_April2026.jpg — Mount Vernon Nazarene University honored Jennifer Gotschall and David Baker at the Excellence in the Call awards reception on Wednesday morning for their dedication to MVNU’s mission. Pictured, from left, are MVNU President Dr. Carson Castleman; Gotschall; and Rev. Dave Mills, Vice
Thursday, April 09, 2026Kathy Brechler retires from Food For The Hungry
PRESS RELEASEContact: Olivia Greenich Stern Food For The Hungry Digital Content & Marketing Director (330) 260-4059contact@foodforthehungrycares.org April 8, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: Kathy Brechler retires from Food For The HungryMOUNT VERNON — It is with a mixture of gratitude and sadness that Austin Swallow, President of Food For The Hungry Board of Directors, announces that Kathy Brechler, who has served so well as FFTH’s Executive Director for the past two annual drives, will be stepping
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Monday, April 06, 2026Celebrating Organ, Eye & Tissue Donation in April
Celebrating Organ, Eye & Tissue Donation in AprilApril 2, 2026 – Mount Vernon, OH – National Donate Life Month is a time to educate about organ, eye, and tissue donation, and to honor and remember donors and the lives they have saved and healed. Your decision to be an organ, eye, and tissue donor gives hope to the 100,000 people on the national organ transplant waiting list who are waiting for a second chance at life.Locally, KCH is raising awareness of this topic by encouraging staff to wear blue and green
Monday, April 06, 2026Free Community Car Seat Checks
Free Community Car Seat ChecksApril 6, 2026 – Mount Vernon, OH – KCH is partnering with Safe Kids Worldwide to host a FREE drive-up car seat check on Saturday, May 2, from 10 AM – 2 PM in the Wright Family Medical Pavilion main parking lot.Our certified technicians offer hands-on assistance for the proper installation of car seats. Feel free to bring multiple car seats; there are no limitations. This drive-up event typically takes around 30 minutes per car and is designed to ensure your car seat is
Monday, April 06, 2026MVNU to Host Kwibuka 32
PRESS RELEASECONTACT: Joe Huddleston, Communications Specialistjoshuddleston@mvnu.edu740-397-9000, ext. 4344www.mvnu.edu/news April 6, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: MVNU to Host Kwibuka 32LOGO: MVNU_Kwibuka32.jpg MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) will host Kwibuka 32, an annual commemoration honoring the victims and survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Foster Hall at Ariel Arena. The event,
Wednesday, April 01, 2026America 250-Ohio Announces “Ohio Moves: Transportation” Month in April with Statewide Events
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2026 Media Contact America250-Ohio@fahlgren.com America 250-Ohio Announces “Ohio Moves: Transportation” Month in April with Statewide Events COLUMBUS, Ohio (March 31, 2026) - America 250-Ohio today announced its monthly theme for April 2026 as “Ohio Moves: Transportation,” with programs and events planned across the state celebrating Ohio’s central role in developing how people
Monday, March 30, 2026COTC, Ohio State Newark to Participate in Statewide Ohio Goes to the Movies Campaign
COTC, Ohio State Newark to Participate in Statewide Ohio Goes to the Movies Campaign NEWARK, OHIO, MARCH 30, 2026 — Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark join institutions across Ohio to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary through film. They’ll do so as a part of Ohio Goes to the Movies. It’s one of the programs put on by the America 250-Ohio Commission, which commemorates the country’s founding through an Ohio lens. The statewide celebration of cinema
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Monday, March 30, 2026Doc Talk – Protect Joints and Restore Function
March 30, 2026—Mount Vernon, OH—Join us for a free Doc Talk on Thursday, April 23, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm, where Kenneth H. Doolittle II, MD, Orthopedics, will discuss joint preservation, focused on treatments that help relieve pain, restore function, and delay or prevent the need for joint replacement. Learn how early intervention, advanced therapies, and personalized care can help you stay active and protect your joints for years to come.This event is free and open to the community. It will be held in the
Friday, March 27, 2026National Doctors Day - Honoring the Calling
National Doctors Day - Honoring the CallingMarch 25, 2026—Mount Vernon, OH— March 30 is National Doctors’ Day, a moment to recognize physicians with sincere gratitude for their special skills and talents. At Knox Community Hospital, we are proud of the physicians on our medical staff, and we commend them for their exceptional dedication and commitment to patient care every day. Our physicians do far more than diagnose and treat illness. They honor their calling to serve by building trust during difficult
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Friday, March 27, 2026Food For The Hungry offers Summer Grant opportunities for Summer distribution programs
PRESS RELEASECONTACT: Olivia Greenich Stern Food For The Hungry Digital Content and Marketing Director 330-260-4059Friday, March 27, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: Food For The Hungry offers Summer Grant opportunities for Summer distribution programs MOUNT VERNON — The Food For The Hungry board is opening a Summer grant opportunity directed to reach churches, agencies, and organizations that provide Summer food distribution programs to fill the gap for families with children home from school.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026MVNU Music Department to present Spring Instrumental Concert: ''Adventures in Sea and Space''
PRESS RELEASECONTACT: Joe Huddleston, Communications Specialistjoshuddleston@mvnu.edu740-397-9000, ext. 4344www.mvnu.edu/news March 24, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: MVNU Music Department to present Spring Instrumental Concert: "Adventures in Sea and Space"CUTLINE: MVNU_Instrumentals.jpg — Dr. John Packard directs the MVNU Symphonic Wind Ensemble during a previous concert. A Spring Instrumental Ensembles concert will be held on Tuesday, March 31, at 7 p.m. on the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium.
Monday, March 23, 2026Deadline approaching for MVNU’s Dual Enrollment program
PRESS RELEASECONTACT: Joe Huddleston, Communications Specialistjoshuddleston@mvnu.edu740-397-9000, ext. 4344www.mvnu.edu/news March 20, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: Deadline approaching for MVNU’s Dual Enrollment program MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Deadlines are approaching for Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Dual Enrollment program, which continues to grow after setting yet another record for student enrollment. The College Credit Plus program, designed to provide high school students with the
Friday, March 20, 2026MVNU inducts 25 into Alpha Chi
MARCH 17, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: MVNU inducts 25 into Alpha ChiCUTLINE: Mount Vernon Nazarene University inducted 25 new members into the Ohio Delta Chapter of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society recently. Attending the luncheon in their honor were, front row, from left, Rayne Adams, Cora Bishop, Juliana Gunvalsen, Abby Miller, Kelby Perry, and Olivia Simpson. In the back row, from left, are Michele Dennison, Emma Falgner, Ashley Goehring, Rylee Goodman, Anna Jansen, and Bede Lori. (Photo
Friday, March 20, 2026New Heart of Ohio Playground to Open at Memorial Park in Centerburg
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELisa LloydSenior Program Director Knox County Foundation 740-392-3270Lisa@knoxcf.org New Heart of Ohio Playground to Open at Memorial Park in CenterburgRibbon cutting celebration planned for April 2 MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (March 18, 2026) — The Knox County Foundation is proud to celebrate the opening of the new Heart of Ohio Playground at Memorial Park in Centerburg, made possible through community support and funding raised through the Friends of Memorial Park Fund at the
Friday, March 20, 2026WNZR's Lifeline 2026 coming soon
PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: Marcy Rinehart WNZR 90.9 FM (740) 392-9090 www.wnzr.fm March 19, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE with photo and logo attached HEADLINE: WNZR’s Lifeline 2026 coming soon MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — WNZR 90.9 FM, a broadcast ministry of Mount Vernon Nazarene University, is preparing for Lifeline 2026. This annual fundraising effort, April 8 – 13, is an opportunity for listeners to pledge their support to WNZR. This year’s goal is $75,000, and the theme is God Did It! based on the
Tuesday, March 17, 2026Praisestock 2026 returns to Schnormeier Event Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HEADLINE: Praisestock 2026 returns to Schnormeier Event Center MOUNT VERNON- Area residents are invited to join as one community to praise God and share His message as Praisestock returns to Ariel-Foundation Park’s Schnormeier Event Center on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The park is located at 10 Pittsburgh Ave., just south of downtown Mount Vernon, Ohio. The event date has been moved one week later for 2026 to accommodate other community events. Praisestock 2026 marks the 21st
Tuesday, March 17, 2026Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau Unveils 2026-2027 Official Adventure Guide
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contact: Olivia Toth, Executive DirectorKnox County CVB Email:Olivia.toth@visitknoxohio.orgPhone: (740) 392-6102Website:www.visitknoxohio.org Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau Unveils 2026-2027 Official Adventure GuideMOUNT VERNON, OH — March 17, 2026- The Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau (KCCVB) is excited to announce the launch of the 2026-2027 Official Adventure Guide. Produced in collaboration with Great Lakes Publishing, this new biennial magazine serves as
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Tuesday, March 17, 2026Minimally Invasive Technology to Help Control High Blood Pressure is Now Available at Knox Community Hospital
Minimally Invasive Technology to Help Control High Blood Pressure is Now Available at Knox Community HospitalThe Symplicity Blood Pressure Procedure Calms Overactive Nerves That Can Elevate Blood PressureMarch 17, 2026 – Mount Vernon, OH – Knox Community is pleased to offer the new renal denervation (RDN) procedure for certain patients with high blood pressure. Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in November 2023, the Symplicity Spyral™ renal denervation (RDN) system involves a minimally
Monday, January 05, 2026Eagle Rock Tours Announces 2026 Tours
Eagle Rock Tours announces their 2026 Destinations and Itineraries. For more information or to make a reservation contact their customer service specialists at 740-694-1673, or email them at info@eaglerocktours.com. Check out their brochure!https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/2893/File/2026Januaryflyer.pdf
