Representatives from Rumpke Waste & Recycling appeared before the Mount Vernon City Council on Monday to apologize for errors in billing reported on April 16.
Townships that struggle with tracking their cemetery plots can enlist help from their county Recorder’s Office thanks to a provision of Ohio’s budget legislation pushed by Rep. Darrell Kick (R-Loudonville) and Knox County Recorder Tanner Salyers.
The Knox County Regional Airport has plans to add hangar space and a new snow removal equipment building in the future, Airport Manager Josh Wynn told the Mount Vernon News.
Mount Vernon residents who live in the Stump Street-Northview Drive area will receive letters in the next 30 days to let them know about an upcoming utility project.
MOUNT VERNON – Beavercreek’s Allison Boot won the crown of Ms. Wheelchair Ohio 2023 during a two-day competition at the Mount Vernon Grand Hotel on March 11-12.
MOUNT VERNON – Mount Vernon Police Chief Robert Morgan said he was not aware of a homeless encampment by the Interchurch, but said they pop up and move around.
Mayor Matt Starr announced the four Mount Vernon Volunteers of the Year – 2023 during the First Friday event, with Paul McNeal, Dena Hess, Mike Pryjda and Russ Mentzer honored for the time and talents they have shared.
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 5 office announced that State Route 205 will close beginning Monday, July 24, between State Route 514 and State Route 3 for multiple culvert replacements.
Ohio Eastern Star will officially present the Mount Vernon Police Department with what Police Chief Robert Morgan called a very generous donation for the K-9 program.
The Mount Vernon Board of Zoning Appeals approved a request during its Aug. 2 meeting for a conditional use permit for residential to allow parcels at 301-303 N. Norton Street to be redeveloped to allow affordable senior housing.
A contractor for Mount Vernon’s Public Buildings & Land Department has completed repairs of several roofs downtown that should keep water out of the buildings.
Mayor Matt Starr and Assistant City Engineer Quentin Platt participated in a workshop on sustainable community development hosted by the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) at Buckeye Lake State Park on Tuesday.
Representatives from multiple departments at the city of Mount Vernon met with West End residents at Arch Avenue Park on July 12 to discuss priorities for the homeowners and how the city is meeting them
Knox County motorists should expect delays on State Route 3 as the Ohio Department of Transportation plans guardrail upgrades beginning Monday, July 17.
Intersection improvements at Belmont and Mansfield avenues and at Mansfield and Nash/Nuce streets continue, but more parts must still be delivered for completion.