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Centerburg Village Council focuses on trials, bike paths

By David Beasley | Aug 5, 2023

Administrator Teri Wise and the Centerburg City Council are focused on the trails running through the town.

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Brumby Pizza changed owners in November, added hot honey pizza.

By David Beasley | Feb 21, 2023

For Nate Thomas, Brumby's Pizza in Bellville is a labor of love.

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Chapman on state report card: 'There are some impressive ratings on all of the components'

By David Beasley | Jan 30, 2023

Fredericktown Local Schools recently brought home a great report card from the state of Ohio.

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Trustee: Howard Township reviews zoning regulations in effort to 'tighten everything up'

By David Beasley | Jan 28, 2023

Howard Township is reviewing its zoning regulations, trustee Joe Toth told the Mount Vernon News.

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Mount Vernon pet grooming business expands to offer walk-in vet services

By David Beasley | Jan 21, 2023

A Mount Vernon pet groomer is expanding to offer walk-in veterinary services.

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Fall road trips: Utica offers pumpkin pie ice cream, apple picking

By David Beasley | Oct 18, 2022

If you're looking for a fall-themed road trip, you may want to consider the town of Utica.

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Mount Vernon photographer from South Africa captures Ohio beauty in new book

By David Beasley | Oct 8, 2022

Local photographer Lani Edwards decided to publish a book of photographs illustrating the natural beauty of Ohio. The title is “Intimate Ohio.”

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Slices of fun and festivities Fredericktown Tomato Show set for today through Saturday

By David Beasley | Sep 6, 2022

Fredericktown’s Tomato Show, an annual street festival since 1977, will serve up slices of fun and festivities through Saturday, said Chris Well, a show board member.

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Have trailer, will travel Donors help Centerburg High School marching band haul instruments to games, parades

By David Beasley | Aug 30, 2022

When the Centerburg High School marching band plays outside off the school grounds, it needs a trailer, and not just any trailer, to haul dozens of instruments with them.

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Kenyon College lands $199,221 federal grant for quantum computing research

By David Beasley | Aug 23, 2022

The National Science Foundation has awarded Kenyon College a $199,221 grant for research in quantum computing, according to a news release.

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Lewis Clark Insurance: Family-owned business serving customers for 3 generations

By David Beasley | Aug 20, 2022

Lewis Clark Insurance Co. in Newark and Mount Vernon is a local, family-owned agency dating back to 1966.

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Driver found unsconscious after striking trash can, utility pole in downtown Mount Vernon

By David Beasley | Aug 17, 2022

A driver was hospitalized July 28 after striking a trash can and a utility pole in downtown Mount Vernon.

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Nonprofit group helps trap, spay and neuter rural cats

By David Beasley | Aug 13, 2022

A nonprofit organization called Rural Ohio Cats and Kittens was formed in December 2021 with a mission to humanely control the population of feral cats to "prevent the suffering of future litters," vice president Betty Miranda told the Mount Vernon News.

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After 3-year respite, teen program returns to Knox library

By David Beasley | Aug 13, 2022

After a nearly three- year-COVID-19 shutdown, the Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County is reopening a program for teens this month.

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Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival offers 'something for everyone'

By David Beasley | Aug 9, 2022

The Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival August 11-14 will also be a celebration not only of the arts but also of downtown, festival board chair Joe Rinehart told the Mount Vernon News.

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Mount Vernon woman killed in car crash Aug. 1

By David Beasley | Aug 5, 2022

A Mount Vernon woman was killed in a car crash August 1 near Airport Road in Miller Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

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Hometown touch: Centerburg restaurant thrives with community support

By David Beasley | Aug 5, 2022

Jessica Earick launched Eggmann's Eatery with her sister, Kristina Hagemann, in 2020, an uncertain time for the restaurant industry.

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Road Hog Willy's Bar-B-Q: Slow cooked overnight, ready for the lunch crowd

By David Beasley | Jul 30, 2022

Bill Wheeler's culinary journey started nearly 20 years ago and his specialty was barbecue.

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Physician: Beat the heat with plenty of fluids

By David Beasley | Jul 27, 2022

It's crucial to stay hydrated during the heat, Dr. Gary Grosel, chief medical officer of United Healthcare of Ohio, told the Mount Vernon News.

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Saving on your summer power bill: Tips from AEP Ohio

By David Beasley | Jul 19, 2022

With inflation chipping away at household budgets, one place to save money is on your electric bill, said Tiffany Locklear, AEP Ohio spokeswoman.

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