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Library to host genealogy resource presentation

The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County will present an overview of the many resources available to the public in the Genealogy and Reference Department.

By Mount Vernon News Report | May 14, 2024

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This week in Knox County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (May 12-18)

This week in Knox County history.

By Mount Vernon News | May 12, 2024

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In Memoriam: Hunter Norman Wright remembered on his birthday (May 11)

By Mount Vernon News | May 11, 2024

On May 11, 1986, Hunter Norman Wright was born in Mount Vernon, OH.

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In Memoriam: Barbara E. Kymer remembered on her death anniversary (May 08)

By Mount Vernon News | May 8, 2024

Barbara E. Kymer, the esteemed softball pitcher born on November 9, 1934, met the inevitable on May 8, 2017.

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This week in Knox County history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (May 5-11)

By Mount Vernon News | May 5, 2024

This week in Knox County history.

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Commemorating Jesse Burgess Thomas's death anniversary: reflections on the career of the american lawyer, judge and politician (May 02)

By Mount Vernon News | May 2, 2024

On May 2, 1853, Jesse Burgess Thomas died.

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This week in Knox County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (April 28-May 4)

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 28, 2024

This week in Knox County history.

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Morgan School to be featured at Knox County Historical Society meeting

By Mount Vernon News Report | Apr 23, 2024

One of the early one-room schools of Knox County will be highlighted at the next meeting of the Knox County Historical Society on Wednesday, May 1, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the KCHS Museum, 875 Harcourt Road in Mount Vernon.

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April 19: Remembering Henry M. Beardsley's death anniversary, recognizing the journey of the 34th Mayor of Kansas City

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 19, 2024

Died on April 19, 1938, Henry M. Beardsley's passing marked the end of an era in Mount Vernon, OH.

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This week in Knox County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (April 14-20)

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 14, 2024

This week in Knox County history.

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In Memoriam: James P. Buchwald remembered on his birthday, Founder of Ariel Corporation (March 07)

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 7, 2024

Born March 7, 1928, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, James P. Buchwald's life unfolded in the heart of the community.

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Knox County Genealogy Society to host special speaker at Feb. 19 meeting

By Mount Vernon News Report | Feb 13, 2024

The Knox County Genealogy Society will host a special speaker on Feb. 19 at the COTC building downtown at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend – no fee involved.

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Flxible & Converted Bus Centennial Summit celebrating the 100th Birthday of the Original Flxible Bus

By Mount Vernon News Report | Feb 6, 2024

Flxible Owners International (FOI) has released the 2024 Flxible & Converted Bus Centennial Summit information for their bi-annual Bus Parade.

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MVNU Homecoming highlighted by reunions, awards, powerful testimony

By Mount Vernon News Report | Nov 22, 2023

Following an exhilarating Homecoming, Mount Vernon Nazarene University reflects on a celebration that not only embraced tradition but also forged new connections among alumni, students, and university supporters.

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Mount Vernon History: City Election Turnout in off-year elections

By Kate Sarmiento | Nov 3, 2023

How many Mount Vernon voters will cast ballots on Tuesday, Nov. 7?

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Mount Vernon History for Nov. 1, 1812: Mount Vernon men gather to fight in the War of 1812

By Kate Sarmiento | Nov 1, 2023

Seven years after he helped start Mount Vernon, city founding father Joseph Walker was organizing a volunteer company of Knox County men to fight for the United States in the War of 1812.

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Mount Vernon History for Oct. 29, 1815: Birth of Mount Vernon native Daniel Decatur Emmett, famous songwriter of "Dixie," played by Bing Crosby in a feature film

By Kate Sarmiento | Oct 29, 2023

Daniel Decatur Emmett (1815 - 1904), best known for composing the song, "Dixie," was born and died in Mount Vernon.

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Mount Vernon History: Oct. 28, 1942, former Mount Vernon Mayor Dick Mavis is born

By Kate Sarmiento | Oct 28, 2023

Former Mount Vernon Mayor Dick Mavis was born on Oct. 28, 1942.

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Gettysburg 160th at Knox County Historical Society

By Mount Vernon News Report | Oct 26, 2023

This year marks the 160th anniversary of both the Civil War battle of Gettysburg as well as President Abraham Lincoln’s famous Gettysburg Address, which is now considered one of the most famous military or political speeches ever given.

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Mount Vernon History for Oct. 24, 1808: County offers $1.50 per dead wolf

By Kate Sarmiento | Oct 25, 2023

Meeting in Mount Vernon, the Knox County Board of Commissioners approves an order that the county treasurer will pay $1.50 to anyone who kills a grown wolf.

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