City of Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon will conduct a test of its outdoor warning sirens on Wednesday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Although the plan does not include activating the sirens, there remains a possibility that they might sound.

Mount Vernon's annual Spring Clean-up Day is scheduled for Saturday at a new location, the Schnormeier Events Center, and is open to all Knox County residents this year.

The Mount Vernon Patriotic Memorial Committee is seeking assistance from local residents to volunteer for the 2025 Memorial Day Parade, scheduled for Monday, May 26.

Mount Vernon is advancing its road improvement projects on Mansfield Avenue and Fairgrounds Road, with ongoing work on culvert replacements, water lines, and stormwater facilities.

Scott Zimmerman has resumed his role as city inspector for the City of Mount Vernon, beginning his duties on April 7.

The Mount Vernon Patriotic Memorial Committee has extended an invitation to organizations to join the annual Memorial Day Parade.

The Mount Vernon Patriotic Memorial Day Committee has extended an invitation to organizations to participate in the annual Memorial Day Parade, scheduled for Monday, May 26, at 10:30 a.m. Participants are required to submit an entry form.

The city of Mount Vernon has initiated an inventory of its water service lines to ensure the safety and quality of drinking water.

The city of Mount Vernon has announced the temporary closure of Mansfield Avenue between Belmont Avenue and Nuce Street to facilitate gas line installation.

The City of Mount Vernon has initiated improvements at the Babe Ruth baseball diamond in Memorial Park, beginning with the demolition of the old press box.