City of Mount Vernon
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215 E Sugar Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-2556
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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.
Community calendar 12.05
Dec 3, 2020
The Fredericktown Christmas Walk will feature a Gingerbread House Contest; a limited number will be on display at Aunt Ruth's Attic.
As COVID-19 cases soar locally, no major outbreaks in Mount Vernon city schools
Dec 3, 2020
As the number of COVID-19 cases surges in Knox County, Mount Vernon city schools have not experienced any major outbreaks.
Professional Pet Grooming: An interview with David Ulery-Hart
Dec 3, 2020
David Ulery-Hart had been grooming dogs as a side job for almost 20 years, but now he does it as a permanent career.
Coed softball roundup: J. Gorsuch Construction rallies for win over Fitmix in extras
Dec 2, 2020
J. Gorsuch Construction scored a run in the top of the eighth to pick up an 8-7 win in Mount Vernon City Coed Softball League play.
Ronald LaMoyne Pike
Dec 2, 2020
Ronald LaMoyne Pike, 87, passed away on Nov. 23, 2020, at the Laurels Nursing Home in Mount Vernon.
Elouise P. 'Parkie' Congrove
Dec 2, 2020
Elouise P. “Parkie” Congrove, 78, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, at Knox Community Hospital.
Larry Allen Beever
Dec 2, 2020
Larry Allen Beever, 76, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, at Knox Community Hospital.
Kudos Youth Drawing Contest winners
Dec 2, 2020
Kudos First Annual Youth Drawing Contest winners were presented with their prizes on Saturday, Nov. 28.