City of Mount Vernon OH
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215 E Sugar Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-2556
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Jurassic Park stomps into Mount Vernon’s summer movie series
Jul 14, 2026
The City of Mount Vernon is inviting families to gather at Ariel‑Foundation Park this weekend for its second installment of the Free Family Movie Night series, featuring the blockbuster classic Jurassic Park.
Porches on East High Street become stages for July music showcase
Jul 13, 2026
Mount Vernon’s porches will turn into stages this July as the Kokosing Valley Arts Alliance hosts a community music showcase along East High Street.
Mount Vernon announces sinkhole closure at Mulberry and Burgess, plus Gilchrist and Snyder Alley detours
Jul 12, 2026
An immediate road closure has been ordered at the intersection of North Mulberry Street and West Burgess Street in Mount Vernon after a sinkhole was discovered.
Storm damage causes Mount Vernon invasive tree removal delay
Jul 6, 2026
Recent storms have strained Mount Vernon's tree maintenance budget, leading to delays in removing invasive species this year.
Customer seeking water bill relief put on payment plan
Jul 6, 2026
A mobile home community's request for relief from a large utility bill was addressed by Mount Vernon's Utilities Commission at its July 2 meeting.
Mount Vernon honors Blue Star Families, dedicates interactive Bell Circle
Jul 3, 2026
Mount Vernon proudly dedicated the "Let Freedom Ring Blue Star Family Bell Circle" at American Heritage Park on Thursday morning, honoring Blue Star Families who stand beside the nation's service members.
Relay for America Crosses 2,565‑mile mark in Mount Vernon with community support
Jul 3, 2026
Relay for America carried the American flag through Mount Vernon on July 1, marking a historic moment in the City’s role in the 3,000‑mile journey from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday.
Relay for America Flag Run needs more runners in Mount Vernon July 1
Jun 30, 2026
Mount Vernon residents will see the Relay for America team carry a single American flag through town July 1 as part of a 3,000‑mile journey from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., marking the nation’s 250th birthday.
This week in Knox County history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (June 28-July 4)
Jun 28, 2026
This week in Knox County history.
Mount Vernon and Kenyon College host Washington Forum on protecting Ohio's resources
Jun 28, 2026
The sixth installment of the Washington Forum will be held on Tuesday, June 30, at The Gathering.
American Heritage Park welcomes Blue Star Family Bell Circle
Jun 28, 2026
The American Heritage Park will be home to the new "Let Freedom Ring Blue Star Family Bell Circle," a symbol of honoring Blue Star Families.
