City of Mount Vernon OH
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215 E Sugar St, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-2556
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Mount Vernon Police nears Ohio Collaborative accreditation
Dec 28, 2020
Mount Vernon Police Chief Robert K. Morgan expects his department to gain full accreditation from the Ohio Collaborative by early February.
Gerald 'Jerry' E. Skeen
Dec 28, 2020
Gerald “Jerry” E. Skeen, 85, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, at Dublin Methodist Hospital.
Martha Faye Mann
Dec 28, 2020
Martha Faye Mann, 86, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, at her residence.
Knox County Historical Society
Dec 27, 2020
With the COVID-19 pandemic, the Knox County Historical Society, like many organizations, has had to make a lot of adjustments — including closing its doors to regular visitors.
City of Mount Vernon Board of Zoning Appeals Zoom teleconference on January 6
Dec 23, 2020
Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, January 6 at 5:30 PM via Zoom teleconference there will be 3 hearings before the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Basketball roundup: Big 3rd quarter lifts Jackets to 1st win
Dec 23, 2020
The Mount Vernon boys basketball team used a 23-5 third quarter to take control on their way to a 55-43 win at Madison on Tuesday, Dec. 22.
Mount Vernon's projected 45% water rate hike over three years could lead to sticker shock
Dec 23, 2020
News of a recent Mount Vernon City Council proposal may have inspired sticker shock among some residents.
Dan Hubbell
Dec 23, 2020
Dan Hubbell, 68, of Mount Vernon, passed away while surrounded by family on Dec. 21, 2020, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus.
Community Calendar, 12.26.20
Dec 23, 2020
This year's First Day Hike on Jan. 1 will be a self-guided walk due to the pandemic.
James Joseph McKay
Dec 22, 2020
James Joseph McKay, 79, of Mount Vernon, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, at The Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus.
Roundup: Yellow Jackets wrestlers enjoy big day at River Valley
Dec 22, 2020
The Mount Vernon wrestling team bounced back from a season-opening loss to capture the championship at the River Valley duals on Saturday, Dec. 19.
Mount Vernon Council's patience runs thin over old Mulberry School redevelopment
Dec 22, 2020
The owner of the old Mulberry School property told Mount Vernon City Council on Dec. 21 that if he gets necessary approvals, construction on the residential redevelopment project could start in six months.
Community Calendar, 12.23.20
Dec 22, 2020
Snowmen from the snowman decorating contest will be on display on the Youth Services floor of the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County.
Jeannine Hagan Moreau
Dec 21, 2020
Jeannine Hagan Moreau, 91, passed away peacefully at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020.
Blanche M. Tucker
Dec 21, 2020
Blanche M. Tucker died of complications from COVID-19 on Dec. 13, 2020, in Columbus.
Sandusky, McKinley water, sanitary line projects to begin after holidays
Dec 19, 2020
Mount Vernon’s Engineering Department will begin work on projects for Sandusky and McKinley streets around New Year’s.
Mount Vernon native Meyer nominated for KMHA
Dec 18, 2020
Mount Vernon native Jim Meyer has been nominated by Mayor Matthew Starr to a five-year term on the Knox County Metropolitan Housing Authority.