City of Mount Vernon OH
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215 E Sugar St, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-2556
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Elevated Hearing Center: Knox County audiologist brings her practice home
Nov 18, 2020
For Robin Graham, Knox County is home.
Central Ohio Youth Ballet reschedules November and December performances of "The Nutcracker"
Nov 14, 2020
The Central Ohio Youth Ballet has postponed the November and December performances of “The Nutcracker” at the Woodward Opera House.
First-ever Battle of the Coffee Shops benefits FFTH
Nov 14, 2020
MOUNT VERNON — Food For The Hungry is proud to present a new partnership to raise funds for our community.
Mount Vernon organizations unite to provide Thanksgiving dinners
Nov 14, 2020
For 20 years, Sarah Wood has sponsored a community Thanksgiving dinner in Mount Vernon in memory of her daughter who died in a house fire.
Cunningham completes Ohio Women's Bar Foundation's Leadership Institute
Nov 14, 2020
Kidwell & Cunningham Ltd. is pleased to announce Cynthia A. Cunningham has recently completed the Ohio Women’s Bar Foundation’s Leadership Institute.
Community calendar 11.14
Nov 14, 2020
A virtual Youth Storytime is hosted by the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County every Tuesday and Thursday.
Letters to the Editor, 11.14.20
Nov 14, 2020
To the Editor: Never was there such a divide in a land, never was there a river that epitomized a "house divided" like the Rappahanneck River before the battle of Fredericksburg.
Sweet potatoes or yams— what is the difference?
Nov 14, 2020
It is the fall season and almost holiday time. There seems to be an abundance of information and recipes for using sweet potatoes this year.
Maxine D. Conn
Nov 14, 2020
Maxine D. Conn, 98, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, at the Ohio Eastern Star Home.
The following legislation was passed by Mount Vernon City Council on November 9, 2020
Nov 14, 2020
The following legislation was passed by Mount Vernon City Council on November 9, 2020, signed by Bruce Hawkins, President of Council, approved by Matthew T. Starr, Mayor, attested by Tanya Newell CMC, Clerk of Council.
Judith 'Judy' Hicks
Nov 12, 2020
Judith "Judy" Hicks, of Mount Vernon, passed away peacefully on Nov. 4, 2020, after a long battle with lymphoma cancer, with her children by her side.
Terri Lewis carries on family tradition of entrepreneurship with Hot Yoga Escape
Nov 11, 2020
Knox County native Terri Lewis, owner of Hot Yoga Escape, first returned to the area three years ago.
Janice W. Bainter Adams
Nov 11, 2020
Janice W. Bainter Adams, 99, of Mount Vernon; formerly of Boone, North Carolina; passed away on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, at the Country Club Rehabilitation Campus in Mount Vernon.
Honor Guard needs younger veterans to help honor service members as they pass
Nov 11, 2020
In Mount Vernon and the surrounding area, the Joint Veterans Council Military Honor Guard offers service in the final moment to those who have served their country.
Mount Vernon stocks lakes at Ariel-Foundation Park with six different types of fish
Nov 11, 2020
Mount Vernon stocked thousands of fish in Center and East lakes at Ariel-Foundation Park, and soon anglers will be able to share their catches online.
Michael P. McNichols
Nov 11, 2020
Michael P. McNichols, 63, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.