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Mount Vernon announces leaf pickup schedule starting November 3
Oct 7, 2025
The City of Mount Vernon is set to commence its annual leaf pickup service on Monday, November 3, 2025.
Mount Vernon, Fredericktown work to get lowest electric rates
Oct 6, 2025
The Mount Vernon City Council approved an agreement on September 29 to secure electricity rates in conjunction with Fredericktown, aiming to achieve optimal pricing by presenting a larger customer base to the supplier.
Knox Public Health asks Mount Vernon for more funding
Sep 29, 2025
The Mount Vernon City Council has been requested to allocate an additional $25,000 annually in its contract with Knox Public Health to fully fund a full-time sanitarian.
Resident speaks against Mount Vernon's proposed cybersecurity ordinance
Sep 28, 2025
A Mount Vernon resident raised concerns during the city council meeting on September 22 regarding a proposed cybersecurity ordinance.
Mount Vernon approves salt buy, snow maintenance tradeoffs with ODOT
Sep 9, 2025
The Mount Vernon City Council has approved its annual agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for snow and ice removal on state highways within and adjacent to the city.
Mount Vernon announces schedule for annual hydrant flushing in northern city areas
Aug 26, 2025
The Mount Vernon Fire Department will carry out its annual hydrant flushing in the northern part of the city from September 2 to September 30.
East Vine Street reopens after sidewalk reconstruction
Aug 2, 2025
East Vine Street in Mount Vernon, previously closed for sidewalk reconstruction, is now open.
Elks Lodge awards $4,000 grant to Mount Vernon Fire Department
Jun 30, 2025
Mount Vernon Elks Lodge No. 140 awarded a $4,000 grant to the Mount Vernon Fire Department on June 25.
Hiawatha Water Park announces free ID card distribution dates
May 16, 2025
If you need a new ID card or replacement, you can pick up your complimentary Hiawatha Water Park ID card on Saturday, May 17 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 18 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Hiawatha Water Park (100 Sychar Road).
Contractor testing Mount Vernon's outdoor warning sirens
May 13, 2025
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 addresses utility billing software error affecting paperless statements
May 6, 2025
Due to a software error, customers previously enrolled in paperless billing for the City of Mount Vernon Utility Billing have been reverted to receiving paper bills by mail.
Spring Clean-up Day welcomes all Knox residents on Saturday
Apr 30, 2025
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.
Mount Vernon Patriotic Memorial Committee needs 2025 Memorial Day Parade volunteers
Apr 21, 2025
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.
Mansfield Avenue, Fairgrounds Road improvements continue in Mount Vernon
Apr 21, 2025
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.
Mount Vernon hires Zimmerman as city inspector
Apr 11, 2025
Scott Zimmerman has resumed his role as city inspector for the City of Mount Vernon, beginning his duties on April 7.
Mount Vernon invites organizations to join annual Memorial Day parade
Apr 9, 2025
The Mount Vernon Patriotic Memorial Committee has extended an invitation to organizations to join the annual Memorial Day Parade.
Mount Vernon invites participants in Memorial Day Parade
Apr 6, 2025
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.
Mount Vernon water service inventory meant to safeguard water
Mar 17, 2025
The city of Mount Vernon has initiated an inventory of its water service lines to ensure the safety and quality of drinking water.
Mount Vernon announces Mansfield Avenue closure for gas line installation
Mar 15, 2025
The city of Mount Vernon has announced the temporary closure of Mansfield Avenue between Belmont Avenue and Nuce Street to facilitate gas line installation.
Mount Vernon begins $750,000 in improvements at Memorial Park
Mar 10, 2025
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.