City of Mount Vernon OH
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215 E Sugar Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-2556
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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.
Community invited to documentary screening on flying insects at Lowry Center Theatre
Jun 21, 2026
A special screening of 'The Little Things That Run the World' will be held July 8 in Gambier.
Mount Vernon to establish eligibility list for future maintenance mechanic positions
Jun 20, 2026
The City of Mount Vernon is preparing an eligibility list for future Maintenance Mechanic openings in public utilities.
City of Mount Vernon addresses waterline break near Riverside Park
Jun 20, 2026
Mount Vernon city crews are repairing a waterline break near Riverside Park.
Mount Vernon becomes first Knox County city to join MORPC Sustainable2050, achieves silver status
Jun 19, 2026
Mount Vernon has earned Silver-level recognition in the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission's (MORPC) Sustainable2050 initiative, becoming the first municipality in Knox County to join the program.
This weekend's entertainment events in Knox County: Friday, June 19 - Sunday, June 21
Jun 18, 2026
Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Knox County this weekend.
Curbside cleanup scheduled in Mount Vernon after June 6 storm
Jun 15, 2026
The City of Mount Vernon has announced a special curbside storm debris cleanup service scheduled for June 22-26, following the severe storms that struck the area on June 6.
Entertainment events this week in Knox County: June 14-20
Jun 14, 2026
Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Knox County this week.