City of Mount Vernon
City/Village/Town Governments
215 E Sugar Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-2556
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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.
Community Calendar 12.19
Dec 17, 2020
Join the Roberts Funeral Home for a virtual holiday service in honor of your loved ones with music and inspirational messages.
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 147 and The Salvation Army bring joy with annual toy drive
Dec 17, 2020
The Knox County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 147, in partnership with The Salvation Army, is working to bring joy to families with its annual toy drive.
Knox County Hospice honors loved ones with Tree of Hope ceremony
Dec 17, 2020
Hospice of Knox County hosted its first annual Tree of Hope at its Knox County office as a virtual event on Monday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m.
City seeks public input on strategic plan
Dec 17, 2020
City government officials are seeking public opinions and suggestions to help develop Mount Vernon’s three-to-five-year strategic plan.
Michael A. Donell Sr.
Dec 16, 2020
Michael A. Donell Sr., 29, of Mount Vernon, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020.