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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
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Food for the Hungry: Snowflake Gala 2025
PRESS RELEASEContact Olivia Greenich Stern Food For The Hungry Digital Content & Marketing Director (330) 260-4059 contact @foodforthehungrycares.orgDec 1, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HEADLINE: Enjoy an evening of glamour and giving at Food For The Hungry’s Snowflake Gala.MOUNT VERNON, OH — On Saturday, December 13, Food For The Hungry will host its 15th Annual Snowflake Gala in support of its 2025 Drive Goal of $340,000.Step onto the red carpet for an unforgettable evening of glamour and giving. Cocktail
PAK United and The Woodward Opera House Announce the 2nd Annual Mrs. Claus Workshop
PAK United and The Woodward Opera House Announce the 2nd Annual Mrs. Claus Workshop Mount Vernon, OH – PAK United, in partnership with The Woodward Opera House, is excited to announce the return of the beloved Mrs. Claus Workshop for its second year. This free, family-friendly community event will take place on Monday, December 15, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at The Woodward Opera House. Families are invited to join the holiday fun and create lasting memories at this magical winter celebration. Children
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
