City of Mount Vernon OH
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215 E Sugar Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-2556
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Firebaugh's sac fly lifts OrangeSox 14U to title
Apr 26, 2021
The second-seeded Mount Vernon OrangeSox 14U defeated the top-seeded Tri-County Curve 14U 7-6 in the Clash of Communities championship game on Sunday, April 25.
Dale M. Payne
Apr 26, 2021
Dale M. Payne, 56, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family and his canine companion, Bruiser.
Fires permitted in Mount Vernon backyards if homeowners follow rules
Apr 26, 2021
Mount Vernon residents can now use their burn barrels or fire containers in their backyards.
Grant enables Knox County to complete Ohio to Erie Trail connection
Apr 25, 2021
Knox County will use $498,000 from a Clean Ohio Trails Fund award to pave 1.07 miles of the Ohio to Erie Trail in the county.
Mount Vernon Farmers Market begins May 1
Apr 22, 2021
The 2021 Mount Vernon Farmers Market begins Saturday, May 1, on the Public Square from 9 a.m. to noon.
John R. Goossens Jr.
Apr 22, 2021
John R. Goossens Jr., 67, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.
Buddy E. Epling
Apr 22, 2021
Buddy E. Epling, 85, of Mount Vernon, passed away on April 20, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Higgins, OrangeSox 14U take two over Highland
Apr 21, 2021
Hayden Higgins gave the Mount Vernon OrangeSox 14U baseball team all the runs they needed with a two-run double in the second inning.
Alice V. Thomas
Apr 20, 2021
Alice V. Thomas, 88, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the Country Court Nursing Center in Mount Vernon.
Charles Raymond Taylor
Apr 19, 2021
Charles Raymond Taylor, 90, of Mount Vernon, passed away on April 17, 2021, at the Knox Community Hospital.
Neil Thomas 'Tom' Steury
Apr 19, 2021
Neil Thomas (Tom) Steury, 77, of Reynoldsburg, formerly of Mount Vernon, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021, at his residence after a brief illness with cancer.
Nancy Jean Tier
Apr 19, 2021
Nancy Jean Tier, 85, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at the Laurels of Mount Vernon.
Ruth May Lyness McBride
Apr 19, 2021
Ruth May Lyness McBride, 89, of Mount Vernon passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Whispering Hills Care Center in Mount Vernon.
Patricia Ann Losh
Apr 19, 2021
Patricia Ann Losh, 80, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021, at the Country Club Rehabilitation Campus in Mount Vernon surrounded by her family.
Lucy Knox Chapter of DAR announces contest winners
Apr 19, 2021
Each year, the DAR holds an American History Essay Contest on a selected topic for students in grades five through eight.
Road closure report: Vine Street April 20–21
Apr 19, 2021
Road closure report: Vine Street between Main Street and Plum Alley (The Woodward).
Mount Vernon plans repairs for 2-million-gallon water reservoir
Apr 19, 2021
Mount Vernon will temporarily decommission a 2-million-gallon water reservoir to rehabilitate the structure later this year.
East Elementary looks forward to new playground's ribbon cutting, thanks community for support
Apr 19, 2021
The East Elementary playground has entered a new era, thanks to the efforts of the PTO, elementary parents and many community partners.