City of Mount Vernon

The 2023 National FFA Convention and Expo was held in Indianapolis Indiana November 1st-4th, 2023. Northridge FFA had a whopping 19 students attend the National Convention.

A few students from the Northridge FFA chapter took part in the Job Interview CDE where they were able to prepare for their future in the interview process and ultimately employment.

Northridge FFA had a great turnout this year at the sub districts and district soils judging. Students enrolled in the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources class and the Plant and Animal Science class had the opportunity to learn about soils and soil judging during class to attend the subdistrict events.

Another year of a successful Farm Science Review. 33 students from our chapter had the opportunity to travel to the Farm Science Review in London, Ohio on September 20th, 2023.

The following events are scheduled to take place in Mount Vernon this week.

The following events are scheduled to take place in Mount Vernon this month.

The following events are scheduled to take place in Mount Vernon this week.

Leroy “Ed” Edmund Hess, 75, lifetime resident of Danville, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Country Club Nursing Home surrounded by family members. Ed was a proud Marine who served during the Vietnam Conflict.

Knox Community Hospital recognizes November as National Diabetes Month, which is a time when communities across the country seek to bring attention to diabetes.

Whether we live in the city, suburbs or rural areas, most Ohioans believe we should work together to address problems and issues.

The following events are scheduled to take place in Mount Vernon this month.

These former Ohio Cardinal Conference high school standouts' college teams will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 6.

Get ready for a full-packed weekend of festive cheer in Downtown Mount Vernon! Winter In Downtown, presented by Open Road Renewables, is set to kick off on Nov. 25 and 26, promising two days of family-friendly activities and holiday magic.

Could the passage of Ohio’s Issue 1 (Abortion Amendment) open a pandora’s box that Ohioans will regret into the indefinite future?

These former Ohio Cardinal Conference high school standouts' college teams will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 30.

Looking for individuals with experience in agriculture or construction who are interested in building their own business

Tax Foreclosure: Sheryl Browning

Tax Foreclosure: Sun K. Leeper and Penney S. Leeper

With Halloween approaching, see these Halloween photos from the Mount Vernon News archives.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and New Directions, the Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center of Knox County, is actively commemorating its 40th anniversary while championing a campaign to raise awareness and celebrate the community.