City of Mount Vernon

The Mount Vernon Community Band will perform a holiday concert of traditional and contemporary tunes on Sunday, Dec. 12.

Mount Vernon residents should expect a 1.6% increase in average natural gas bills, but the city is pointing to a 10% savings from its aggregation program to offset the rate hike.

Effective from yesterday, Dec. 1, East Street will be closed between Kirk Street and Mount Vernon Avenue for waterline replacement by Palmer and Sons/Hugh Palmer.

Knox County Toys for Tots has extended its deadline for donations of toys or cash until Wednesday, Dec. 8, local campaign coordinator Philip Lohmeyer told the Mount Vernon News.

Sandusky Street opened fully to traffic, though supply chain issues have delayed installation of traffic lights, Mayor Matt Starr said.

Mount Vernon Police blotter Oct. 27 - Nov. 7

Funeral services for Robert Hoovler will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Phil Walker officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview McDonald Cemetery. Friends and family may visit from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3, at the funeral home.

Robert Falkenstine, 74, of Lorain, passed away on Nov. 25, at his home with his wife and daughter by his side, after courageously facing the challenges of B-Cell lymphoma.

The following legislation was passed by Mount Vernon City Council on November 22, 2021, signed by Bruce E. Hawkins, President of Council, approved by Matthew T. Starr, Mayor, attested by Todd Hill, Clerk of Council.

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