City of Mount Vernon OH

On the morning of June 1, 2022, Ronald Francis Speer passed away at the age of 85 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Jean Bartlett (née Simpson), 99, of Dayton, passed away on Friday July 22, 2022.

Lewis “Lew” Alfred Sleeman passed away in Mount Vernon on July 23, 2022, following a brief illness.

Marlene A. Belcher, 82, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022, surrounded by her family at Otterbein, Cridersville.

Charles Elmo Shepard, 89, of Millersburg, died Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Pomerene Hospital, in Millersburg.

James R. “Bob” Sheets, 82, of Sparta was called to his Heavenly home on Friday afternoon, July 22, 2022, surrounded by his family at home.

The 2022 season of the Mount Vernon Junior League golfing instruction and competitions ended with a scramble competition of foursomes and awards presentations.

United Producers Inc. market report, week of 7.22.22

Mary Louise Looker, 98 of Utica passed away on July 21, 2022, at Country Club Rehabilitation in Mount Vernon.

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

Mayor Matt Starr and other Mount Vernon officials joined the Knox County Chamber of Commerce in welcoming Fashion & Home by FC to Knox Village Square on July 22.

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Certified Dental Assistants (CDAs) can advance their career with a new certificate at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC). The Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Certificate launches in autumn semester, which begins Aug. 24. New students can apply now for free.

The Fredericktown Senior Citizens met on Wednesday, July 13, at the Fredericktown Municipal Building. There were 24 members and five guests present to enjoy a potluck luncheon. We had a prayer by Paul James and Pledge of Allegiance to our flag.

The Exchange Club of Mount Vernon and Knox County installed new Board Members and Officers on Friday, July 15.

The Ohio Department of Development and Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission will help income-eligible Ohioans with water and wastewater (sewer) assistance. The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program provides eligible Ohioans assistance paying water and wastewater bills. The program runs until Sept. 30, 2022.