City of Mount Vernon OH
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215 E Sugar Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-2556
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Mount Vernon holds Memorial Day parade and remembrance ceremony
May 26, 2026
Thousands attended Mount Vernon's Memorial Day Parade honoring American heroes.
Community gathers in Mount Vernon to remember sacrifice on Memorial Day
May 26, 2026
Mount Vernon residents gathered on Memorial Day to honor fallen service members with a sunrise service, parade, and remembrance ceremony.
Mount Vernon community gathers for Memorial Day sunrise service and parade
May 25, 2026
Mount Vernon held its first Memorial Day Sunrise Service at Mound View Chapel, focusing on remembrance and community support.
This week in Knox County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (May 24-30)
May 24, 2026
This week in Knox County history.
Mount Vernon Fire Department holds push-in ceremony for new medic unit
May 22, 2026
The Mount Vernon Fire Department introduced a new medic unit with a traditional push-in ceremony.
Mount Vernon Fire Department holds push-in ceremony for new medic vehicle
May 22, 2026
The Mount Vernon Fire Department held a push-in ceremony to welcome a new medic vehicle into service.
Washington Forum to host event highlighting local heroes in Mount Vernon
May 20, 2026
The Washington Forum will host 'Home of the Brave: Stories of Heroes Next Door' on May 27.
Mount Vernon announces Memorial Day parade and ceremony for May 25
May 19, 2026
The City of Mount Vernon has scheduled its annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony for May 25, 2026.
Planning Commission considering Miller Manor's cultural request
May 18, 2026
The Mount Vernon Municipal Planning Commission postponed its decision on granting Miller Manor conditional use as a cultural facility until June 11.
Anthony Banning Norton, former journalist, historian and politician, commemorated on May 15 birthday
May 15, 2026
Anthony Banning Norton was born on May 15, 1821, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, embodying the pioneering spirit of his hometown.
Hunter Norman Wright honored in memoriam on May 11 birthday
May 11, 2026
Hunter Norman Wright was born on May 11, 1986, in Mount Vernon, Ohio.
This week in Knox County history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (May 10-16)
May 10, 2026
This week in Knox County history.
Mount Vernon announces two-day closure of State Route 13 for utility installation
May 9, 2026
A section of State Route 13 in Mount Vernon will close for two days starting May 11, 2026.
Barbara E. Kymer honored on May 8 death anniversary
May 8, 2026
Barbara E. Kymer, a distinguished softball pitcher born on November 9, 1934, passed away on May 8, 2017.
Mount Vernon announces Spring Clean-Up Day for May 9 at Ariel Foundation Park
May 6, 2026
Mount Vernon will hold its Spring Clean-Up Day on May 9 at Ariel Foundation Park.