City of Mount Vernon OH
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215 E Sugar St, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-2556
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Food For The Hungry broadcast set for Friday, Dec. 11
Dec 9, 2020
Local media outlets will join together Friday for the 39th annual FFTH drive to benefit The Salvation Army, Interchurch Social Services, and other food and poverty assistance initiatives in Knox County.
Jack Wittcamp
Dec 8, 2020
On Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, Jack Wittcamp passed away at the age of 95 surrounded by his family at his residence in Weslaco, Texas.
Valley View Farm offers certification programs for students wanting career with horses
Dec 8, 2020
The love of horses alone is not enough to make a living in the equestrian industry; Sarah Auchard, director of Valley View Farm, said.
Annabelle C. Lonzo
Dec 8, 2020
Annabelle C. Lonzo, 93, of Millersburg and formerly of Mount Vernon, passed away on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, at the Sycamore Run Care Center in Millersburg.
Edward Miles 'Tred' Clawson
Dec 8, 2020
Edward Miles “Tred” Clawson went to his eternal home on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at 8:15 a.m.
Jonathan D. Hunt
Dec 8, 2020
Jonathan D. Hunt, 29, died peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, at the James Cancer Center after a brief but brave battle with metastatic melanoma.
Top 3 Events 12.09.20
Dec 7, 2020
Saturday, Dec. 12 – Knox Foodies is taking donations for “Foodies Feeding Families” to support Interchurch Social Services of Knox County.
Community calendar 12.09
Dec 7, 2020
Take a tour around town and admire the entries for this year's Festival of Lights on Dec. 12.
G. Andrew 'Andy' Ball Jr.
Dec 7, 2020
G. Andrew “Andy” Ball Jr., 84, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at The Ohio State University Hospital.
Jacket swimmers young but talented
Dec 7, 2020
The Mount Vernon swim team is loaded with young, raw talent.
Local briefs 12.09.20
Dec 7, 2020
Nonprofit organizations serving Knox County residents are invited to apply for grants from the Knox County Foundation through its competitive grant program.
Harry S. Wimer
Dec 7, 2020
Harry S. Wimer, 66, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, at Knox Community Hospital.
Donald L. Spearman
Dec 7, 2020
Donald L. Spearman, 85, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at his home.
MHR working hard to combat mental health issues during COVID-19 pandemic
Dec 7, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented Americans with many challenges, some of which have led to isolation, depression and suicide.
Yellow Jackets can't get past Golden Eagles
Dec 6, 2020
After a 59-50 loss to Big Walnut on Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Hive, Mount Vernon boys basketball coach Nick Coon had one simple message for his team.
Mount Vernon awarded $200,000 grant from Muskingum Watershed
Dec 4, 2020
Mount Vernon will receive a $200,000 grant from the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District for infrastructure improvements.
Margaret L. 'Peggy' Yough
Dec 4, 2020
Margaret L. “Peggy” Yough, 84, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, at the Laurels of Mount Vernon.
Roundup: Knights' D too much for Jackets
Dec 4, 2020
West Holmes’ pressure defense gave the Mount Vernon girls basketball team fits in an Ohio Cardinal Conference game on Thursday, Dec. 3.
page 1 blurbs, 12.05.20
Dec 3, 2020
Rising to the challenge: A challenge by teacher Wess McKown has East Knox students organizing a toy drive for kids across Knox county.