City of Mount Vernon OH
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215 E Sugar St, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-2556
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Mount Vernon prepares parks' playgrounds, restrooms for warmer weather
Mar 12, 2021
Parks Department workers began playground inspections, swing installations and restroom preparations to get Mount Vernon’s parks ready for warmer weather.
Letters to the Editor, 03.13.21
Mar 11, 2021
Dear Editor: In a recent missive from Jill Grubb of the People's Republic of Gambier, she said the following...
Mount Vernon seeks Ohio DOT grant to fund State Route 13 relocation
Mar 9, 2021
Mount Vernon City Council signaled its support for an estimated $10 million State Route 13 relocation plan.
Letters to the Editor, 03.10.21
Mar 8, 2021
To the Editor: Every day, I become more and more aware of our America being shattered by non-American values.
Local racer Zolman home, recovering after crash
Mar 8, 2021
Local quad racer Chase Zolman was involved in an accident on Feb. 27 in Milton, Florida, during a race for a $7,000 purse.
Edwards joins Kudos Artists' Co-op
Mar 8, 2021
Kudos is excited to announce the addition of photographer Lani Edwards to our membership.
Mount Vernon may host Fourth of July fireworks display
Mar 6, 2021
Mount Vernon residents may get to enjoy a fireworks display during an Independence Day celebration this year.
Knox County Land Bank to sell Shellmar Park to City of Mount Vernon
Mar 6, 2021
The Knox County Land Bank has decided to sell Shellmar Park to the City of Mount Vernon for a nominal fee.
Notice of Hearing on Petition for Visitation Case No. 221-3005
Mar 6, 2021
Notice of Hearing on Petition for Visitation Case No. 221-3005.
Richard 'Rick' Bonnette
Mar 5, 2021
Richard “Rick” Bonnette, 59, of Mount Vernon, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at his home.
John R. 'Jack' McNeil Jr.
Mar 4, 2021
John R. “Jack” McNeil Jr., 91, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Knox Community Hospital.
Place 4 Grace maternity housing in Mount Vernon prepares to open
Mar 4, 2021
The mission of Place 4 Grace is to educate and minister Christ’s love and grace to unwed pregnant ladies and their children.
Letters to the Editor, 03.06.21
Mar 4, 2021
Dear Editors: Twenty-five years ago when we moved to Mount Vernon, I noticed that the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County was located on Mulberry Street!
Thomas E. Frye
Mar 4, 2021
Thomas E. Frye, 76, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at the Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon.
Mount Vernon plans Hiawatha Water Park opening in May
Mar 4, 2021
Mount Vernon will open Hiawatha Water Park on May 29 after being closed for the 2020 season because of the pandemic.