City of Mount Vernon OH
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215 E Sugar St, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-2556
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Local schools celebrate United Way’s Crunch Out Program essay winners
Feb 1, 2021
If you're a fourth grader in Knox County, staying healthy can be as easy as 5-2-1-0.
Creamer, Tygers too much for Yellow Jackets
Feb 1, 2021
The Mount Vernon boys basketball team experienced scheduling usually reserved for colleges and the NBA last week.
Knox County Democratic leader: COVID, climate change should be top Biden priorities
Feb 1, 2021
The top priority of President Joe Biden’s administration should be controlling COVID-19; Meg Galipault, chair of the Knox County Democratic Party, said.
Junior Cav Frazier finally gets his shot
Feb 1, 2021
To watch Xander Frazier run around the basketball court is to witness a miracle.
Betty L. George
Feb 1, 2021
Betty L. George, 93, passed away peacefully on Jan. 30, 2021, at Mount Vernon’s Country Club Retirement Campus.
Thomas Lee Phillips
Feb 1, 2021
Thomas Lee Phillips, 85, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, at the Knox Community Hospital.
Knox County Prosecutor's Office announces four prison sentences in January
Jan 31, 2021
Drug possession, theft and failure to register as a sex offender summarize the charges that earned four defendants prison sentences in January.
Mount Vernon City engineers announce upcoming road closure at Belmont Avenue
Jan 30, 2021
Belmont Avenue between Cassil and Sandusky streets will be closed from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2, for a waterline tie-in.
Borrow Smart
Jan 30, 2021
Borrow Smart. Contact the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions’ Office of Consumer Affairs BEFORE you refinance your home or obtain a loan.
Investigate Before You Invest
Jan 30, 2021
Investigate before you invest. Call the Ohio Division of Securities BEFORE purchasing an investment.
The Following Legislation Was Passed by Mount Vernon City Council on January 25, 2021
Jan 30, 2021
The following legislation was passed by Mount Vernon City Council on January 25, 2021 signed by Bruce E. Hawkins, President of Council, approved by Matthew T. Starr, Mayor, attested by Tanya Newell, CMC, Clerk of Council.
Paddle for Heroes 2021 upcoming events
Jan 29, 2021
In 2021, Paddle for Heroes is dedicating to helping people stay healthy and active, and to continue to achieve our mission of helping veterans.
Board of Health addresses causes of health inequity
Jan 29, 2021
During its monthly meeting Wednesday, the Knox County Board of Health unanimously approved a statement on health inequity.
James 'Jim' Bigler
Jan 29, 2021
James “Jim” Bigler, 69, of Mount Vernon, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021.
Dirt Dawg submits $1.14 million bid to replace South Catherine bricks, utilities
Jan 29, 2021
The $1.14 million bid by Dirt Dawg Excavating was the unofficial low bid for the South Catherine Street and Oak Street reconstruction project.
Yellow Jackets hold on to beat Rams in return
Jan 29, 2021
The Mount Vernon girls basketball team came back from a quarantine on Thursday, Jan. 28, with a win over Mansfield Madison.
Roundup: Bulldog defense stout in win at Highland
Jan 29, 2021
The East Knox boys basketball team used a sturdy defense to roll to a 58-42 win over Highland in KMAC play on Tuesday, Jan. 26, in Sparta.