The Ariel-Foundation Park Conservancy Board aims to transfer the operations and maintenance of the park's facility to the city next year, while retaining control over special programming such as the upcoming Ricky Skaggs concert.
The Mount Vernon City Council has approved adjustments to appropriations within the Probation Department, allowing it to allocate $195,000 in grant funding within a two-week timeframe.
Enjoy the ethereal light of the moon this month and have an unforgettable night ride as the Summer Full Moon Bike Ride Series continues with its next event on Saturday, June 14.
Mount Vernon High School has officially released the list of distinguished students recognized for their exceptional academic performance during the fourth nine-week grading period.
The American Red Cross Central & Southern Ohio Region has announced that blood donors in June will receive a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card and be entered to win one of two $7,000 gift cards.
Atlantic hurricane season has begun, and the American Red Cross is urging individuals to donate blood or platelets to prevent disruptions in the blood supply.
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC), The Ohio State University at Newark, the Gilbert Reese Family Foundation, and the community will host the 25th anniversary Independence Day Concert and Fireworks celebration.
The Ohio Power Siting Board has approved the construction of a 200-megawatt natural gas-fired electric generation facility in Licking County and the city of New Albany.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University has announced that its Schnormeier Gallery will host the exhibit "Latent Image — Brian Bäby Retrospective" from June 6 to August 1.
The Knox County Historical Society has announced a celebration to mark the 250th birthday of pioneer resident John Chapman, widely known as Johnny Appleseed.
The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County has announced the 2025 Gambier Community Library Summer Reading Program, titled "Color Our World," which will run from June 2 to July 9, 2025.
Mount Vernon's Kennedy Howard concluded an impressive season with a fourth-place finish in the Division I girls pole vault at the Ohio High School Athletic Association state meet.
The Mount Vernon High School boys tennis team concluded the 2025 season with a record of six wins and seven losses, narrowly missing an even split between victories and defeats.
