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Obituary: Abraham Carl Harrod

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 11, 2025

Abraham Carl Harrod, of Mount Vernon, Ohio went home to be with his Lord and Savior, unexpectedly, on November 2, 2025.

Knox County Park District seeks volunteers for Fire and Ice event

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 11, 2025

As the much-anticipated Fire and Ice event returns on Saturday, Dec. 6, the Knox County Park District invites community members to volunteer.

Nuss earns fourth setter accolade from Crossroads League

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 11, 2025

Reagan Nuss of Mount Vernon Nazarene University has been recognized as the Crossroads League Setter of the Week for the fourth time this season.

East Knox Board of Education to discuss key personnel changes at upcoming meeting

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 11, 2025

The East Knox Board of Education is scheduled to hold its regular meeting on November 13, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Elementary Cafeteria.

Public Library of Mount Vernon hosts adult holiday craft event

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 11, 2025

The Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County is hosting an adult holiday craft event on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

Knox County food distribution event invites families and volunteers

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 11, 2025

Families in Knox County who meet the criteria of being at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level are invited to receive a food box on Saturday, November 22nd.

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Which former Mount Vernon News area high school stars will compete on Friday, Nov. 14?

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 11, 2025

Friday, Nov. 14 will see this former Mount Vernon News area high school star in competition.

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Mount Vernon plans wastewater, water rate hikes in 2026

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 10, 2025

Safety-Service Director Tanner Salyers has outlined new legislation to the Mount Vernon City Council that will see an increase in wastewater and sewer rates starting with the first billing cycle of the second quarter of 2026.

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Knox County provides $100,000 in grants to support families

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 10, 2025

The Knox County Board of Commissioners has approved $100,000 in grants to four local organizations as part of its One Ohio Opioid funding grant program.

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Knox lacks maintenance funds for North Branch of Ford Creek

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 10, 2025

Knox County is set to hold a public hearing on December 16 at 6 p.m. at the Knox County Memorial Theatre.

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Ellington Village homeowners must remove obstructions from drainage easement

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 10, 2025

Homeowners in the Ellington Village subdivision who have placed obstructions within Licking County drainage easements without prior approval will be issued a letter from the county, mandating the removal of these structures within 120 days.

Obituary: Robert E. Rodstrom, MD, FACP

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 10, 2025

Robert E. Rodstrom, MD, FACP crossed over to a new life peacefully among family on October 13, 2025.

Community Roots hosts 2nd Annual Pumpkin Smash

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 10, 2025

Community Roots, an all-volunteer non-profit organization in Mount Vernon, is inviting the community to turn the Halloween decorations, particularly pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns, into compost.