City of Mount Vernon

May 31, 2022

Margaret Guilmette “Peggy” Turgeon, 79, passed away on May 17, 2022, after living cheerfully with dementia for a number of years.

Community Calendar

May 31, 2022

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

Danville Police blotter April 26 - May 7

May 31, 2022

Danville Police blotter April 26 - May 7

ALS Association in Ohio releases 'Defeat ALS' specialty license plate

May 31, 2022

Ohioans keen on raising awareness of ALS, a degenerative neurological disorder, can choose a license plate bearing a logo designed by an activist for the disease.

Richland Academy of the Arts announces retirement of co-founder Cooper

May 31, 2022

Richland Academy is celebrating 30 years of arts education in Downtown Mansfield. Looking to the future, RAA is announcing the retirement of Marianne Cooper, Founder and Executive Director of the Academy.

Festival, Woodward Opera House partner for special event

May 31, 2022

The Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival hosts a special show, ‘Love. What Matters.’ On Saturday, June 4, at 7 p.m. at the historic Woodward Opera House, 107 South Main St. in downtown Mount Vernon.

Ohio MLK Commission seeks nominations for MLK Awards

May 31, 2022

The Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Commission is seeking nominations for its annual awards that honor Ohio individuals and organizations carrying on the legacy of Dr. King.

Knox County needs child care for 1,800 kids

May 30, 2022

Knox County needs 1,800 spots open for childcare, the Area Development Foundation told City Council at its May 23 meeting.

Mount Vernon wants public input on community project grants

May 30, 2022

City residents can offer their opinions on about Mount Vernon’s plan to seek almost $2 million in grants that would fund four community improvement projects around the city.