City of Mount Vernon OH
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215 E Sugar St, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-2556
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Mount Vernon property maintenance board to meet on July 30
Jul 29, 2025
The City of Mount Vernon's Board of Property Maintenance Appeals is scheduled to hold a public meeting.
Mount Vernon expands Mound View Cemetery to meet growing demand
Jul 29, 2025
The City of Mount Vernon has commenced the expansion of Mound View Cemetery to address increasing demand and limited burial space.
Government events this week in Knox County: July 27 - Aug. 2
Jul 28, 2025
The following events are scheduled to take place in Knox County this week.
Burr Alley to close for sidewalk reconstruction from July 22 to August 5
Jul 25, 2025
Burr Alley, located between East High Street and East Vine Street, will be closed for sidewalk reconstruction.
Local Government Meetings today in Knox County
Jul 24, 2025
Knox County Local Government Meetings today.
Heat advisory issued for parts of Ohio with index values up to 104 degrees
Jul 24, 2025
The National Weather Service in Cleveland, Ohio, has issued a heat advisory for Thursday.
Sidewalk reconstruction prompts temporary closure of Blocker Alley
Jul 23, 2025
Blocker Alley, located between Lawn Avenue and East Vine Street, will be closed for sidewalk reconstruction.
Snyder Alley closed for sidewalk work between East High and East Vine Streets
Jul 23, 2025
Snyder Alley will be closed between East High Street and East Vine Street for sidewalk reconstruction.
Government events this week in Knox County: July 20-26
Jul 21, 2025
The following events are scheduled to take place in Knox County this week.
East Vine Street to close for sidewalk replacement starting July
Jul 18, 2025
East Vine Street will experience a road closure between South Center Street and Potwin Street due to sidewalk replacement on the north side.
Mount Vernon's Gay Street to have partial closure for church fair
Jul 18, 2025
Gay Street in Mount Vernon will experience a temporary road closure on August 17, 2025.
Local Government Meetings today in Knox County
Jul 17, 2025
Knox County Local Government Meetings today.
Oak St lane reduced due to shipping container until August 6
Jul 17, 2025
A shipping container located at 312 Oak St is causing a single lane closure on the road between Rogers St and George St. The traffic remains open in both directions, but with a lane reduction.
Government events this week in Knox County: July 13-19
Jul 14, 2025
The following events are scheduled to take place in Knox County this week.
Dr. Louise Taylor, beloved English professor and community leader, dies at 86
Jul 10, 2025
Dr. Louise Taylor, 86, died peacefully on July 2, 2025, bringing to an end a life dedicated to teaching others.