City of Mount Vernon
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215 E Sugar Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-2556
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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County
Jun 1, 2024
Knox County Local Government Meetings today.
In Memoriam: Amelia Bloomer remembered on her birthday (May 27)
May 30, 2024
Amelia Bloomer, born May 27, 1818, in Homer, NY, found her place in history as a steadfast advocate for women's rights.
Entertainment events this week in Knox County: May 26 - June 1
May 30, 2024
Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Knox County this week.
Government events this week in Knox County: May 26 - June 1
May 30, 2024
The following events are scheduled to take place in Knox County this week.
Local Government Meetings today in Knox County
May 29, 2024
Knox County Local Government Meetings today.
Letter to the Editor: Edgewood Road Improvement Project to be placed on November ballot
May 28, 2024
Memorial Day has come and gone, but the legacy of freedom the holiday honors and celebrates remains. The Edgewood Road referendum is an example.
Dean's Jewelry moves into new Mount Vernon store
May 21, 2024
After 16 years in their previous Mount Vernon location, Dean’s Jewelry is officially moving into a new storefront.
Grassbaugh wins Soroptimist Regional Live Your Dream Award
May 21, 2024
Mount Vernon resident Jennifer Grassbaugh received the Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award from the Soroptimist International of the Americas Midwestern Region, which covers six states.
Nonprofit operates the first ‘feeding the minds’ magazine literacy bank
May 20, 2024
MagLiteracy will participate in the Mount Vernon Farmers Market at the Public Square on June 1, Aug. 3, Sept. 7 and Oct. 5.
In Memoriam: Anthony Banning Norton remembered on his birthday, former Journalist, historian, politician (May 15)
May 15, 2024
Anthony Banning Norton, born May 15, 1821, in Mount Vernon, OH, embodied the pioneering spirit of his hometown.
In Memoriam: Hunter Norman Wright remembered on his birthday (May 11)
May 11, 2024
On May 11, 1986, Hunter Norman Wright was born in Mount Vernon, OH.
In Memoriam: Barbara E. Kymer remembered on her death anniversary (May 8)
May 8, 2024
Barbara E. Kymer, the esteemed softball pitcher born on November 9, 1934, met the inevitable on May 8, 2017.
Local Government Meetings today in Knox County
May 2, 2024
Knox County Local Government Meetings today.
Commemorating Jesse Burgess Thomas's death anniversary: reflections on the career of the american lawyer, judge and politician (May 2)
May 2, 2024
On May 2, 1853, Jesse Burgess Thomas died.
Government events this May in Knox County
Apr 30, 2024
The following events are scheduled to take place in Knox County this month.
Entertainment events this May in Knox County
Apr 29, 2024
Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Knox County this month.
Government events this week in Knox County: April 28 - May 4
Apr 29, 2024
The following events are scheduled to take place in Knox County this week.
Mount Vernon teen wins 2024 Australian Small Business Champion Award
Apr 23, 2024
Damian Borg, who founded Scrub by Damian in 2021 when he was just 13 years old and counts autism and ADHD as his superpowers, has been crowned 2024 Junior Small Business Champion Entrepreneur at the 2024 Australian Small Business Champion Awards.
Paddle for Heroes veterans to participate in 8th annual 160-mile paddle
Apr 23, 2024
Paddle for Heroes will dedicate its 2024 paddle to honor United States Marine Corps Corporal Nathan Anderson from Howard, Ohio.
April 19: Remembering Henry M. Beardsley's death anniversary, recognizing the journey of the 34th Mayor of Kansas City
Apr 19, 2024
Died on April 19, 1938, Henry M. Beardsley's passing marked the end of an era in Mount Vernon, OH.