City of Mount Vernon OH
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215 E Sugar Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-2556
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This week in Knox County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (June 7-13)
Jun 7, 2026
This week in Knox County history.
Mount Vernon crews respond to storm damage and power outages
Jun 6, 2026
Mount Vernon officials announced ongoing cleanup efforts following recent storms that caused road closures and power outages.
Mount Vernon City Council passes resolutions on community grants and appropriations
Jun 5, 2026
Mount Vernon City Council passed three resolutions on June 2 regarding grant applications, supplemental appropriations, and bill payments.
Paddle For Heroes to begin 10th annual Memorial Paddle honoring veterans and first responders
Jun 4, 2026
Paddle For Heroes will kick off its 10th Annual Memorial Paddle this Sunday in Mount Vernon.
Columbus Delano honored on June 4 birthday anniversary
Jun 4, 2026
Columbus Delano was born on June 4, 1809, in Shoreham, Vermont, and later became a notable figure connected to Mount Vernon, Ohio.
City invites residents to send off Paddles for Heroes participants, June 7
Jun 4, 2026
The City of Mount Vernon encourages the community to be part of the 10th Annual Paddle for Heroes Memorial Paddle.
Hiawatha Water Park opens for the season in Mount Vernon
Jun 2, 2026
The City of Mount Vernon announced that Hiawatha Water Park is now open for the season.
Obituary: William D. “Sparky” Bayliss
Jun 2, 2026
William D. “Sparky” Bayliss, a longtime resident of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
City of Mount Vernon seeks applicants for shift operator eligibility list
Jun 1, 2026
The City of Mount Vernon is preparing an eligibility list for future Shift Operator openings at its water and wastewater plants.
Mount Vernon, Knox Land Bank team to fix North Norton Street
Jun 1, 2026
The Knox County Land Bank is leading a $33,325 project aimed at stabilizing North Norton Street in Mount Vernon.
This week in Knox County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (May 31-June 6)
May 31, 2026
This week in Knox County history.
Entertainment events this June in Knox County
May 30, 2026
Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Knox County this month.
Inch & Co. to break ground June 9 on 240‑Unit Mount Vernon project
May 28, 2026
Mount Vernon will soon welcome a new real estate development.
Mount Vernon announces new appointments and promotions in police and fire departments
May 28, 2026
Mount Vernon has announced several promotions and new appointments within its police and fire departments.
Amelia Bloomer commemorated on May 27 birthday anniversary
May 27, 2026
Amelia Bloomer was born on May 27, 1818, in Homer, New York, and became a prominent advocate for women's rights.
Washington Forum to highlight stories of local heroes in Mount Vernon on May 27
May 26, 2026
The City of Mount Vernon will host its fifth Washington Forum on May 27 at The Gathering Place.