City of Mount Vernon OH
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215 E Sugar Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-2556
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Mount Vernon's Carpenter builds new life
Jan 18, 2021
Mount Vernon boys basketball player Carter Carpenter began a journey that has seen him lose over a hundred pounds.
Karen Y. Sellers
Jan 18, 2021
Karen Y. Sellers, 73, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Jan. 16, 2021, at Country Club Retirement Campus.
2021 Knox County Foundation scholarship applications now available
Jan 18, 2021
Knox County Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2021-22 school year.
Leslie E. Brown
Jan 18, 2021
Leslie E. Brown, 98, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at The Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus.
Leora P. Schaefer
Jan 18, 2021
Leora P. Schaefer, 97, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, at Country Club Care Center.
Single Hard Working Christian Man Looking for Helpmate and Wife
Jan 16, 2021
Single hard working Christian man, 41, seeks a Christian lady 31-40 to be a helpmate and wife.
Mount Vernon City Council Meeting January 23, 2021
Jan 16, 2021
Mount Vernon City Council Meeting January 23, 2021.
Legislation by Mount Vernon City Council on January 11, 2021
Jan 16, 2021
The following legislation was passed by Mount Vernon City Council on January 11, 2021 signed by Bruce E. Hawkins, President of Council, approved by Matthew T. Starr, Mayor, attested by Tanya Newell, CMC, Clerk of Council.
Understanding mental health conditions: Their impact and treatment
Jan 15, 2021
When a person has a mental health “condition,” symptoms cause changes in their personality and behavior.
Mount Vernon adds new dump truck with snowplowing equipment
Jan 15, 2021
Mount Vernon took delivery of its long-awaited 2020 International dump truck last week, which included a snow and ice package.
Ohio minimum wage increases to $8.80/hour
Jan 15, 2021
The minimum wage in Ohio increased by 10 cents on Jan. 1 of this year to $8.80 an hour for employees who don’t receive tips.
Richard L. Cline
Jan 14, 2021
Richard L. Cline, 60, of Mount Vernon, passed away peacefully on Jan. 12, 2021, at his home in Mount Vernon.
Hess-McKinstry joins Woodward team as house manager
Jan 14, 2021
The Woodward Opera House Conservancy has announced the addition of Dena Hess-McKinstry to The Woodward’s staff as house manager.
Knox County Career Center celebrates School Board Recognition Month
Jan 14, 2021
Knox County Career Center will join more than 700 school districts throughout Ohio to celebrate January as School Board Recognition Month.
Columbia Gas to begin natural gas line replacement project in Mount Vernon
Jan 14, 2021
Columbia Gas will soon begin a project in Mount Vernon to replace aging gas lines with newer, state-of-the-art plastic pipe.
Kudos Artist Co-op reduces hours of operation due to pandemic
Jan 14, 2021
Marsha Ernst, Kudos manager/founder, reports that Kudos Artist Co-op's new hours are from noon to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Glen F. Blair Jr.
Jan 14, 2021
Glen F. Blair Jr., 76, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus.