Mount Vernon News

KCSO calls for service, May 6

By Mount Vernon News Report | May 7, 2024

KCSO calls for service on May 6.

Schnormeier Gardens to host open house in June

By Mount Vernon News Report | May 7, 2024

A once-a-year opportunity to tour 75 acres of gardens in the rolling hills of Central Ohio has again become available.

Obituary: Barbara Southard

By Mount Vernon News Report | May 7, 2024

Barbara Southard, 92, of Monroeville, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, at her home.

KCSO calls for service, May 5

By Mount Vernon News Report | May 6, 2024

KCSO calls for service on May 5.

East Knox FFA competes in national soils event

By Mount Vernon News Report | May 6, 2024

The East Knox FFA Urban Soils Career Development Event Team competed in the 71st National Land and Range Judging Contest in El Reno, Oklahoma from April 30 to May 2, where they finished 57th place in the Homesite evaluation category.

Local women's quilt club donates handmade quilts to MV Salvation Army

By Mount Vernon News Report | May 6, 2024

The women's quilt club at Utica Presbyterian Church in Utica, Ohio recently donated two handmade quilts to the Salvation Army in Mount Vernon, Ohio to be given to two students attending school there.

Senior Spring Extravaganza to be held for Older Americans Month

By Mount Vernon News Report | May 6, 2024

The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. will hold a Senior Spring Extravaganza on May 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Richland County Fairgrounds in Mansfield.

Knox Public Health offers new driver's education training scholarship

By Mount Vernon News Report | May 6, 2024

Knox Public Health has received a grant from the Ohio Traffic Safety Office for the Drive to Succeed Scholarship Program.

Knox County collects over 146 pounds of medication for Drug Take Back Day

By Mount Vernon News Report | May 6, 2024

On April 27, Knox County participated in the DEA National Drug Take Back Day. In total, the community disposed of 146.42 lbs. of unused, unwanted and expired medication and several sharps containers.

Ariel-Foundation Park to host free July 4 celebration

By Mount Vernon News Report | May 6, 2024

Ariel-Foundation Park will host Mount Vernon's fireworks on Thursday, July 4. The fireworks, expected to start around 10 p.m., will be preceded by a concert at the Schnormeier Event Center, with opener McLennon at 5 p.m., Chaz and Nicki at 6 p.m., and headliners Tom the Torpedoes at 7 p.m.