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Friday, February 27, 2026
COTC Offers Free College to Eligible Licking County Students
COTC Offers Free College to Eligible Licking County Students FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWARK, OHIO, FEB. 27, 2026 — Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is continuing its commitment to changing students’ lives by instituting its new Licking County Promise program. Building upon the success of the college’s existing Knox County Promise and Coshocton County Promise initiatives, the Licking County Promise guarantees free tuition to qualifying Licking County residents. Based on historical
Tuesday, February 24, 2026Feeding the Community with Heart: Foster Ministry House’s Food Services
PRESS RELEASEContact Olivia Greenich Stern Food For The Hungry Digital Content & Marketing Director (330) 260-4059 contact@foodforthehungrycares.orgFeb 20, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HEADLINE: Feeding the Community with Heart: Foster Ministry House’s Food ServicesMOUNT VERNON, OH — In a landscape where hunger remains a pressing challenge, Renee Reiss and the Foster Ministry House at First Church of the Nazarene in Mount Vernon are proving that agility and empathy are the keys to effective service. As
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Saturday, February 21, 2026Colorectal Cancer Screening Kits Now Available at KCH
Colorectal Cancer Screening Kits Now Available at KCHFebruary 18, 2025 – Mount Vernon, OH – KCH is offering free colorectal cancer screening kits March 2-31 (while supplies last). These take-home stool-based kits are available at the front entrance of the main hospital. They will be available for pickup from 8 AM – 4:30 PM. Kits come with complete instructions and must be returned to the Main Hospital front desk drop box by April 10 for testing (also free of charge). Limit two kits per person. “The Center
Wednesday, February 18, 2026MVNU to feature music scholarship recital
PRESS RELEASECONTACT: Joe Huddleston, Communications Specialistjoshuddleston@mvnu.edu740-397-9000, ext. 4344www.mvnu.edu/news FEBRUARY 17, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: MVNU to feature music scholarship recitalCUTLINE: MVNU_Music Scholarship.jpg — Music scholarship recipients will be featured at a recital at Mount Vernon Nazarene University on Feb. 24. Fifteen students will perform, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Thorne Performance Hall of the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Fine Arts Center. The recital is free
Tuesday, February 10, 2026Sedgwick Ohio Rebranding
Sedgwick Ohio rebranding We have exciting news to share! Sedgwick Ohio is rebranding effective February 2, 2026. What will change is how our brand looks, sounds and feels. This is to better reflect the growth of Sedgwick’s global footprint, solution offerings and investments in technology. Under our new branding, we’ll continue to build on our capabilities, so we can be the forward-looking, consultative partner you need to navigate the unexpected in today’s evolving risk landscape.What won’t change due
Tuesday, February 10, 2026KCH Cardiology Department Earns Accreditation
KCH Cardiology Department Earns AccreditationFebruary 10, 2026 – Mount Vernon, OH – Knox Community Hospital is proud to announce that its Cardiology Department has received Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology (ACC), recognizing the hospital’s commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals experiencing chest pain. They have been a Chest Pain Center since 2018 and have been re-accredited for this.This accreditation signifies that KCH meets
Tuesday, February 10, 2026MTVarts Announces Sponsorship Opportunities
A thriving arts community is the heartbeat of a vibrant town. While many communities struggle to sustain the arts, Mount Vernon is flourishing—thanks to people who believe in creativity, culture, and connection. MTVarts is "making theatre" that is quality, affordable, and audience-driven thanks to the support we receive. Would you consider the attached possibilities and join us in 2026? Contact producer@mtvarts.com for sponsorship and advertising opportunities.
Monday, February 09, 2026Hospital Auxiliary Open Healthcare Scholarship Opportunity
February 6, 2026—Mount Vernon, OH— The Knox Community Hospital Auxiliary will be offering academic scholarships to high school seniors and college students interested in pursuing or currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree in a health care profession. Applications are available from the high school guidance offices of Centerburg, Danville, Fredericktown, East Knox, and Mount Vernon High Schools and the Knox County Career Center. Additionally, the application is accessible on the Knox Community Hospital
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Thursday, February 05, 2026Knox Community Hospital Celebrates Milestone
Knox Community Hospital Celebrates Milestone February 5, 2026 – Mount Vernon, OH – Knox Community Hospital is proud to announce its 100th placenta donation through Lifeline of Ohio’s Placenta Donation Program. With this milestone, patients who have donated their placentas through our system have created approximately 2,500 healing grafts. Healing grafts made from a placenta donation are used for a wide range of procedures involving eye, oral and spine surgery, and for the treatment of difficult-to-heal
Thursday, February 05, 2026MVNU Honors Young and Stroop
PRESS RELEASECONTACT: Joe Huddleston Communications Specialist 740-397-9000, ext. 4344www.mvnu.edu/news February 4, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HEADLINE: MVNU honors Young and StroopCUTLINE: MVNU_Excellence Spring2026.jpg — 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. Rachel Young, Associate Professor of Social Work, MSW
Wednesday, February 04, 2026Licking/Knox Goodwill Announces Change in Senior Leadership
Local Contact Lisa Baker, Vice President of Communications Licking/Knox Goodwill Industries, Inc. (740) 345-9861 ext. 124lbaker@goodwillnewark.comwww.goodwillnewark.com Newark, Ohio – February 3, 2026 Licking/Knox Goodwill Industries, Inc. CEO/President, Timothy J. Young, announced today that Michael Albanese has accepted the position of Chief Operating Officer. As the Chief Operating Officer, Michael will oversee the organization’s administrative and operational functions. He began his duties on
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Tuesday, February 03, 2026Knox County CVB Launches Coffee Trail for Coffee Lovers & Adventure Seekers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Olivia Toth Executive Director, Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureauolivia.toth@visitknoxohio.org(740)392-6102 Knox County CVB Launches Coffee Trail for Coffee Lovers & Adventure SeekersMOUNT VERNON, OH — Trade the fast lane and sip your way through the scenic route. The Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau has officially announced the launch of the 2026 Knox County Coffee Trail, an experience designed to connect visitors and locals alike to Knox County’s best brews.A
Thursday, January 22, 2026The 5th Annual New Directions EmpowHER Event
When: Friday, March 13, 2026Time: Doors Open at 5:00pm, Dinner opens at 6:15pmWhere: Kenyon Lowery Center The 5th Annual New Directions EmpowHER Event, themed " Vogue Presence: Where Your Voice Leads, Change Follows," is to honor International Women’s Day by celebrating, uplifting, and amplifying the voices of women and girls in Knox County. This vibrant, community-centered event creates intentional space for connection, inspiration, and growth—centering women as leaders, storytellers, and changemakers who
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
