Mount Vernon News

Obituary: John Leslie Martin

By Josiah Chatterton | Dec 6, 2023

John Leslie Martin, age 80, died peacefully at his residence in Auburn, Nebraska, December 1, 2023, of natural causes.

November is celebrated as Child Safety Protection Month

By Josiah Chatterton | Nov 20, 2023

November is celebrated as Child Safety Protection Month, a time dedicated to understanding the social determinants of our youths health. Knox Public Health has shared with the public many different ways to ensure safety for our kids.

East Knox FFA members attend National FFA Convention

By Josiah Chatterton | Nov 20, 2023

Eight members of the East Knox FFA recently attended the 96th annual National FFA Convention held November 1-4, 2023 at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis Convention Center, and Gainbridge Fieldhouse in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana where they attended sessions, received awards, listened to motivational speakers, attended workshops, and took tours.