City of Mount Vernon OH

The world’s largest book-sharing movement, the Little Free Library, has taken root in Danville.

The Municipal Planning Commission recommended approval on June 9 for Ohio Eastern Star Home’s plan to expand at the north end of its property with 96 rental units in cottages and a two-story multi-unit building.

The Mount Vernon Police Department held one of its first PAK United (Police and Kids) events on Thursday at Mount Vernon City Schools' Energy Fieldhouse, Chief Robert Morgan said.

OngoingKnox Public Health has posted a notice on vaccine availability that will be updated regularly as conditions change.

Barbara Ann Chadwick died June 11, 2022, surrounded by her children, after a long illness. She was born June 17, 1936, in Mount Vernon to George and Doris (Meckstroth) McDermott who preceded her in death, as did a brother, Charles.

Wayne Grange met on Friday, May 20, at 7 p.m. Master Jordan Miller called the meeting to order with nine members and two children present.

The Knox County Pomona Grange met on Monday, May 16, at Wayne Grange hall. Middlebury Grange was the host with 21 members and two guests present. Master Ned Campbell called the meeting to order in place of Lonnie Totten.

Charles E. “Chuck” Stricker, 71, of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly due to a farm accident on Thursday, June 9, 2022.

United Producers Inc. market report, week of June 10, 2022

Four found guilty and one sentencedMOUNT VERNON – Judge John Thatcher found four guilty and sentenced one after arraignments and hearings were held in the Mount Vernon Municipal Court on June 7, 2022.James Potter, 41, Mount Vernon, speeding, $35 fine.Austin Sykes, 23, Mount Vernon, driving under a judgement suspension, $250 fine; and speeding, $35 fine. Jackie Laughton, 50 of Mount Vernon, was found guilty of Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or Drugs of Abuse and Failure to Control.

Family and church community helped commemorate the 70th wedding anniversary of Robert and Miriam Sue Denzer on June 5 at the First Presbyterian Church in Mount Vernon.

Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development (COAD) Senior Division’s Foster Grandparent Program and AmeriCorps Seniors is currently seeking individuals to volunteer in Knox County. The Foster Grandparent Program is under the direction of AmeriCorps and is an intergenerational program that works!

This year was the first year since 2019 that the Ohio FFA organization held an in-person State FFA Convention.

Two Highland Middle School eighth grade students won the Archie Griffin Sportsmanship award and were among 13 student-leaders honored by the National Federation of High Schools, the Ohio High School Athletic Association, and Highland Middle School.

First Presbyterian Church schedule

Mount Vernon Church of Christ schedule

The Church on the Rise schedule

Trinity Assembly of God schedule

First Church Of the Nazarene schedule

Mulberry Street United Methodist Church schedule