Overdose Can Affect Anyone - Come Together on August 31st
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 08.25.2026Contact: Thomas Fuller, Community Support Services Supervisor, The Freedom Center740-397-2660 Overdose Can Affect Anyone - Come Together on August 31stThe Freedom Center and community partners invite you to come together on Monday, August 31st, to remember those who have died or suffered permanent injury due to drug overdose and support families who have lost loved ones over the years.The event is set to take place at Ariel Foundation Park in Mount Vernon, Ohio
Knox County Foundation Awards $482,600 in Latest Grant Cycle
Knox County Foundation Awards $482,600 in Latest Grant CycleNew Interchurch food pantry leads latest round of community fundingMOUNT VERNON, Ohio (August 21, 2026) — The Knox County Foundation Board of Directors awarded $482,600 at its August board meeting. The largest award is a $300,000 grant to Interchurch Social Services to support the development of a new food pantry at 156 Howard Street in Mount Vernon. The building, donated by the Knox County Land Bank, will be renovated to create additional storage
David Brillhart Honored with Julius S. and Joette Greenstein Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWARK, OHIO, AUG. 20, 2026 — The Ohio State University at Newark Dean and Director Matt Smith, PhD, and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) President John M. Berry, PhD, presented the prestigious Julius S. and Joette Greenstein Award to David Brillhart. The Greenstein Award is given annually to a staff member, faculty member or administrator of COTC and/or Ohio State Newark. Its recipients are honored for their efforts, attitude, deeds and behaviors toward perpetuating a
Habitat for Humanity of Knox County Announces Habitat Homecoming 2026 and Bourbon Raffle
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Habitat for Humanity of Knox County Announces Habitat Homecoming 2026 and Bourbon Raffle Community celebration will bring supporters together to celebrate Habitat’s mission while raising funds to build homes, community and hope in Knox County MOUNT VERNON, OHIO — Habitat for Humanity of Knox County invites the community to come together for Habitat Homecoming 2026, an evening celebrating the people, partnerships and generosity that make affordable homeownership possible in Knox
MVNU launches online Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: Joe Huddleston, Communications Specialistjoshuddleston@mvnu.edu740-397-9000, ext. 4344www.mvnu.edu/news AUGUST 14, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: MVNU launches online Master of Science in Speech-Language PathologyCUTLINE: MVNU_MSSLP.jpg — Mount Vernon Nazarene University has launched its Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, featuring extensive clinical training in an online format. The program prepares students to diagnose and treat a wide range of communication
Knox County Junior Fair Board raises 891.7lbs of food and $460 in donations for Food For The Hungry
PRESS RELEASEContact: Olivia Greenich Stern Food For The Hungry Digital Content & Marketing Director (330) 260-4059contact@foodforthehungrycares.org August 18, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: Knox County Junior Fair Board raises 891.7lbs of food and $460 in donations for Food For The Hungry of Knox County.Goats, chickens, and horses…oh my! When people think of the Knox County Fair, they often think of fun, food, 4-H, and animals. But for the past three years, the Knox County Junior Fair Board has
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September First Friday Celebrates School Spirit at the Final Event of the Season
PRESS RELEASE MEDIA CONTACTContact: Lacey FilkinsExecutive Director, Experience Mount Vernon info@experiencemv.orgOffice/Mobile: 740-393-1481 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September First Friday Celebrates School Spirit at the Final Event of the Season Mount Vernon, Ohio — School is back in session, and downtown Mount Vernon is ready to celebrate! Experience Mount Vernon will close out the 2026 First Friday season with September First Friday: School Spirit Night on Friday, September 4, from 6:00 to 9:00
WOODWARD OPERA HOUSE WELCOMES CIVIL WAR REENACTOR FRED MAIN TO “COFFEE CUP”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WOODWARD OPERA HOUSE WELCOMES CIVIL WAR REENACTOR FRED MAIN TO “COFFEE CUP” MOUNT VERNON, OHIO — The Woodward Opera House invites the community to another exciting edition of Coffee Cup on Tuesday, August 11, at 7:00 p.m. This month’s featured guest will be Fred Main, a local historian and longtime Civil War reenactor. Main will share stories from his years of reenacting, including his experiences at Gettysburg and several historic locations throughout Ohio. Main was a member and
SPUR program leads undergrad researcher to perfect grad school acceptance rate
AUGUST 7, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: SPUR program leads undergrad researcher to perfect grad school acceptance rate MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Emily Howie, a student researcher in Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR), has achieved a remarkable milestone: she was accepted to all five graduate schools to which she applied, each offering full financial assistance. This fall, Howie will begin her doctorate in chemistry at Ohio State University.She credits her
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FFTH Press Release- Special Grant for Church on the Rise
PRESS RELEASEContact: Olivia Greenich Stern Food For The Hungry Digital Content & Marketing Director (330) 260-4059contact@foodforthehungrycares.org August 4, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: Food For The Hungry Emergency Grant Saves Critical Food Pantry Equipment at Church on the RiseMOUNT VERNON, Ohio — It was one of those hot July Saturday mornings when Austin Swallow, Board President of Food For The Hungry (FFTH), arrived at Church on the Rise to find a hub of community activity. Tanner
Food For The Hungry Visits Long-Standing Adventist Hot Meal Program
PRESS RELEASEContact: Olivia Greenich Stern Food For The Hungry Digital Content & Marketing Director (330) 260-4059contact@foodforthehungrycares.org July 28, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: Food For The Hungry Visits Long-Standing Adventist Hot Meal ProgramMOUNT VERNON, OH — Leadership from Food For The Hungry (FFTH) recently visited the Adventist Hot Meal Program to observe operations, sample the food, and learn more about the rich history of Knox County’s original Saturday night hot meal
Local Praise and Worship Bands Showcased at Praisestock
PRESS RELEASECONTACT: Dave Ewart Praisestock 2023 Vice Chairman 740-627-7440August 1, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: Local Praise and Worship Bands Showcased at Praisestock MOUNT VERNON- The annual Praisestock community-wide praise and worship event for Knox County returns on Sunday August 23 to showcase the talents of several local worship teams and local bands. This year, the 21st anniversary Praisestock event takes over Ariel-Foundation Park’s Schnormeier Event Center. The park is located at 10
“Doc Talk – Living Life to its Fullest with COPD”
“Doc Talk – Living Life to its Fullest with COPD”August 3, 2026—Mount Vernon, OH—Join us for a free Doc Talk on Thursday, August 27, from 5 PM to 6 PM, where Emad Kowatli, MD, Pulmonologist, will discuss the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This educational session will discuss the risk factors, early diagnosis, and practical ways to manage COPD to improve breathing, stay active, and maintain a better quality of life.This event is free and open to the
