For the last 18 years, community members from Mount Vernon and beyond, no matter their circumstances, have had a place to go for a Thanksgiving meal, thanks largely to one family.
Mount Vernon High School highlights programs, disabilities education
Mount Vernon High School played host to the Mount Vernon City Schools district board of education November meeting Monday evening, which highlighted two new programs available to students at the school.
City receives grant for northside projects
The city of Mount Vernon and Knox County have received official word that they will receive significant grants in 2019.
National Merit Students, teachers celebrated at MVHS
The Mount Vernon City Schools board of education took a moment before their monthly board meeting Monday evening to congratulate and celebrate the academic accomplishments of five very successful students.
Fredericktown BOE accepts donations
Fredericktown Local Schools board of education held its monthly board meeting later in the week than usual, due to a conflict with the Ohio School Boards Association Capital Conference.
Highland prepares to host semi-finals
The Highland athletics department is preparing to host a Division VII state semi-final football game Saturday between Cuyahoga Heights and Trimble, and the preparations are already in full swing.
Jenkins named to council seat
The first order of business for Village Council Monday was for Mayor Lester Grennell to swear in Mark Jenkins as the newest member of the council.
Janet E. Shira
Janet E. Shira, 84, of Eastgate Drive in Mount Vernon, passed away Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, at Knox Community Hospital.
Paul Michael Gorsuch
Paul Michael Gorsuch, 57, of Pickerington, formerly of Mount Vernon, passed away Monday morning, Nov. 19, 2018, at the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus.
Don L. Calhoun
Don L. Calhoun, 78, of Mount Vernon, passed away at his residence Nov. 16, 2018, surrounded by his family.
Gary E. Brubaker
Gary E. Brubaker, 68, of Mount Vernon passed away Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, at Knox Community Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Danville renews insurance
The village’s property and casualty insurance plan was renewed Monday at the Danville Village Council meeting.
Honor bands strut their stuff
The Knox County Middle School Honor Band performed four songs Monday night on the Memorial Theater stage.
Village says no to marijuana
Fredericktown employees will not be able to use or distribute medical marijuana, as per a new addition to the village’s policy.
