City of Mount Vernon
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215 E Sugar Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-2556
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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.
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Jan 28, 2021
Kenyon College will use the recent $100M gift it received to build three new residence halls.
MV City Council approves $52.7 million budget for 10 months of fiscal year
Jan 28, 2021
Mount Vernon City Council approved $52.7 million in appropriations for the last 10 months of the fiscal year during its Jan. 25 meeting.
Garnet L. Ayers
Jan 28, 2021
Garnet L. Ayers, 92, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at the Country Court Nursing Home.
Knox County Recycling & Litter Prevention accepts new items for recycling
Jan 28, 2021
Yogurt containers, fruit cups, and butter and cottage cheese tubs join the list of items Rumpke Waste & Recycling is accepting at its curbside and drop box programs in Knox County.
YMCA roundup: Blackford, Nutt lead Fearn by Cline/Matheny
Jan 27, 2021
Young athletes ranging from preschool to eighth grade played Junior Cavs basketball at the YMCA of Mount Vernon on Saturday, Jan. 23.
Local MERIT Drug Court receives State certification
Jan 26, 2021
The Mount Vernon Municipal Court MERIT Drug Court has earned final certification from the Ohio Supreme Court’s Commission on Specialized Dockets.
Mount Vernon uses CARES Act funds to install free Wi-Fi downtown
Jan 26, 2021
Thanks to CARES Act funds, visitors to downtown Mount Vernon's Public Square and other locations can enjoy free Wi-Fi.
Roundup: Trio leads Jackets to 2nd-place finish at Newark Catholic Invite
Jan 26, 2021
Brock Blankenhorn, Rylan Firebaugh and Gabe Harmon all took top honors to lead the Mount Vernon wrestling team to a second-place finish at the Newark Catholic Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 23, in Newark.