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South Main work not yet complete

By Chuck Martin | May 11, 2019

Although South Main Street was reopened to traffic Friday, traffic will continue to be disrupted off and on for the next few weeks.

Crows step away from Dan Emmett Festival

By Chuck Martin | May 11, 2019

For the past 31 years, the Dan Emmett Music and Arts Festival has been an annual event in Mount Vernon.

Historic review commission discusses increased standards for historic districts

By Chuck Martin | May 10, 2019

Should the downtown business district be officially designated as a historic district and should provisions be added to the planning and zoning code to enhance historic preservation and give the city some leverage to prevent demolitions in historic districts?

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Railing at monument replaced

By Chuck Martin | May 4, 2019

The iron railing protecting the Civil War Memorial on Public Square was replaced this week.

Cold fronts

By Chuck Martin | May 3, 2019

I hate cold fronts. It seems to be a requirement that if I have a fishing trip planned, and especially if I have a tournament scheduled, that a front rolls through, leaving us with a drop in temperature, high and clear skies and wind, usually cold wind.

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Hunt, Hunter honored by Bladensburg Sertoma for long list of good deeds

By Chuck Martin | May 3, 2019

Two men with long histories of service to their community were honored by the Bladensburg Sertoma Club on Thursday.

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Kiwanis celebrates 75 years of serving Knox County

By Chuck Martin | Apr 30, 2019

he Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon celebrated its 75th anniversary Monday by honoring members with more than 25 years of service, recognizing past officers and presenting one former president with the Past International Presidents Award.

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Rash of vandalism strikes Ariel-Foundation Park

By Chuck Martin | Apr 30, 2019

Foundation Park Conservancy is asking for the public’s help in cutting down on vandalism at Ariel-Foundation Park.

Street sweeper still out; catch basin repairs continue

By Chuck Martin | Apr 27, 2019

The city’s street sweeper will be out of commission at least a couple more weeks.

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Senator Portman visit sheds light on county programs

By Chuck Martin | Apr 26, 2019

U.S. Senator Rob Portman said he would take several things away from his roundtable discussion in Mount Vernon about drug addiction and addiction services.

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Grant would enhance health clinic

By Chuck Martin | Apr 25, 2019

The Knox County Board of Health Wednesday approved applying for a grant and additional funding which will enhance services offered at the Community Health Clinic.

Bids to go out for South Main project

By Chuck Martin | Apr 23, 2019

City Council gave unanimous approval Monday to an emergency ordinance authorizing the Safety Service Director to seek bids and enter into a contract for the South Main Street corridor improvement project.

Haulers show; discussion shut down

By Chuck Martin | Apr 23, 2019

City Council hit the brakes on the trash hauling issue and restarted the consideration of the vacant buildings registry.

Light agenda but long meeting for council

By Chuck Martin | Apr 20, 2019

City Council will have its lightest agenda in months Monday, but four committee meetings plus five resolutions and an ordinance on the agenda will extend the evening, and a restart of the vacant property registry measure will likely occupy center stage.

Shellmar Park paving short on funds

By Chuck Martin | Apr 20, 2019

Off-season work continues at Hiawatha Water Park. This week, a contractor replaced the caulking in the bottoms of all three pools, Parks Superintendent Dave Carpenter reported, and the bottoms will be painted when dry weather returns.

Regional Planning Commission: Thumbs up to 1 change, down to other

By Chuck Martin | Apr 19, 2019

The Knox County Regional Planning Commission Thursday voted to recommend approval of a zoning change in Hilliar Township, but recommended denial of one in Milford Township. Both votes were unanimous.

Simple error interrupts fishing day

By Chuck Martin | Apr 19, 2019

Finally, after weeks of getting ready and enduring cold nights and less-than-pleasant weekend days, I finally was out on the water fishing at Buckeye Lake Saturday — and didn’t even make it through a full morning because I forgot to do a simple check.

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Variance for 26’ x 40’ garage granted

By Chuck Martin | Apr 18, 2019

The Board of Zoning Appeals Wednesday approved the construction of an oversized garage at 934 W. High St., but with modification from what was sought by owner Bob Everson.

Details bog down idea of storm water utility

By Chuck Martin | Apr 17, 2019

The city’s Storm Water Advisory Committee held the third of four meetings to develop a recommendation for City Council on the adoption of a storm water utility in the city.

Utica Village Council gives final approval for levy

By Chuck Martin | Apr 16, 2019

Utica Village Council Monday took the final step to place the renewal of a 2.5-mill levy on the Nov. 5 ballot.

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