City of Mount Vernon OH
City/Village/Town Governments
215 E Sugar St, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-2556
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Return on investment high for Knox Area Development Foundation
Feb 7, 2022
The Knox Area Development Foundation returns $183 for every dollar it spends on development, generating a large financial impact for the community, Mayor Matt Starr said.
Mount Vernon crews plowing streets as needed this weekend
Feb 5, 2022
Street Department crews are in the middle of 48 hours of continuous work to keep Mount Vernon streets cleared off now.
Mount Vernon City Council approves gas pricing agreement
Feb 3, 2022
City Council held two special meetings this week to approve a natural gas supplier with enough time for residents to receive letters enabling them to opt out of the agreement.
Mount Vernon asks residents to park in driveways before snowstorm
Feb 2, 2022
The city asked Mount Vernon residents to park in their driveways and not in the street on Thursday and Friday this week to give Street Department crews space to plow during what might be this winter’s biggest snowfall to date.
Robert R. Corcoran
Feb 1, 2022
Robert R. Corcoran, 84, of Mount Vernon passed away on Jan. 28, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.
Peers pick Coffey as Mount Vernon Police Officer of the Year
Feb 1, 2022
Patrolman James Coffey has been selected by his peers as the 2021 Officer of the Year for the Mount Vernon Police Department, Police Chief Robert Morgan said.
U.S. Postal Service branch offices around the area
Jan 28, 2022
You asked, we answered! Here is a list of U.S. Postal Service branch offices in a 20-mile radius of Mount Vernon.
Mount Vernon approves $58.5 million in spending
Jan 28, 2022
Mount Vernon City Council approved its 2022 budget of $58.5 million at its meeting Monday.
First Baptist Church
Jan 26, 2022
The Sunday evening nondenominational service at the First Baptist Church at 303 South Edgewood will feature music by Haley Harris.
Mount Vernon snow truck keeps streets clear
Jan 25, 2022
Reader John Herbert sent in this photo, capturing a moment of a driver giving the peace sign while clearing his street from snow.
Mount Vernon Fire Department answers almost 6,000 calls
Jan 25, 2022
The Mount Vernon Fire Department answered 5,910 calls in 2021 with the majority of the responses for emergency medical services.
Tree work spells trail closure through mid-week
Jan 24, 2022
Trail closure at Foundation Park, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27. The trail through the woods at Ariel Foundation Park between Norton Street entrance and Harcourt Road entrance for tree work.
