City of Mount Vernon OH
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215 E Sugar St, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-2556
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Mayor's podcast: Understanding Mount Vernon's building requirements
Mar 4, 2021
Mount Vernon residents who want to build something on their property are required to obtain a zoning permit from the City.
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Mar 1, 2021
There will be two vaccine clinics at the Energy Fieldhouse this week for those 65 and older who do not have appointments.
United Way annual meeting goes virtual
Mar 1, 2021
United Way of Knox County is proud to invite all community members to participate in its upcoming annual meeting.
Kokosing River restoration projects
Mar 1, 2021
In 2016, the City of Mount Vernon started taking steps to address the Kokosing River corridor along Ariel-Foundation Park and Phillips Drive.
4-H News
Mar 1, 2021
The Clever Clovers 4-H club held an organizational meeting on Thursday, Feb. 11, in Mount Vernon and on Zoom.
Carolyn 'Joann' Bradley
Mar 1, 2021
Carolyn “Joann” Bradley, 81, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, at her home, with her loving family at her side.
Roundup: Freddies rally by Golden Eagles in DIII tourney
Mar 1, 2021
The Fredericktown boys basketball team used an 18-4 run in the first half to overcome a slow start.
Ray A. Peterson
Mar 1, 2021
Ray A. Peterson, 89, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Feb. 25, 2021, surrounded by his family.
Jean L. Piar
Mar 1, 2021
Jean L. Piar, 88, of Mount Vernon, went to be with her Lord and Savoir on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021.
Mount Vernon to cut down diseased, dangerous trees in Public Square
Mar 1, 2021
Five trees in the Mount Vernon Public Square will be cut down on March 13 because of the threat they pose to pedestrians and vehicles.
The following legislation was passed by Mount Vernon City Council on February 22, 2021
Feb 27, 2021
The following legislation was passed by Mount Vernon City Council on February 22, 2021 signed by Bruce E. Hawkins, President of Council, approved by Matthew T. Starr, Mayor, attested by Lindsay Hoar, Assistant Clerk of Council.
Mount Vernon needs leader to help bees thrive
Feb 26, 2021
Mount Vernon City Councilman Tanner Salyers wants to find that resident who wants to lead the Bee City Committee.
Mount Vernon wants applicants for water, wastewater plant operator
Feb 26, 2021
Local residents with a high school diploma and basic chemistry knowledge are needed to fill a full-time water and wastewater plant operator position in Mount Vernon.
Hess, Jones, Jensen, Hoverland highlight All-KMAC teams
Feb 26, 2021
All-Knox Morrow Athletic Conference teams.
Knox Public Health holds next vaccine clinic March 3
Feb 26, 2021
Knox County residents age 65 and older and those with congenital health issues will remain the priority populations to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in the upcoming weeks.
LED lighting saves Mount Vernon Fire Department $2,100
Feb 26, 2021
After receiving a Citywide American Electric Power rebate to update to LED lights in 2019, the MVFD saw savings in its electric utility bill of $2,100.
Pandemic spurs Mount Vernon entrepreneur to create My Ties To Dye For
Feb 25, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic provided the inspiration for Laurynn Parks to launch her own business.