City of Mount Vernon
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215 E Sugar Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-2556
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Evelyn Alberta (Bruce) Spray
Aug 24, 2023
Evelyn Alberta (Bruce) Spray, 86, of Mount Vernon died peacefully at The Laurels on July 11, following several months of declining health.
Hiawatha Pool seasonal closure begins
Aug 23, 2023
The first steps in the closure of the Hiawatha Pool and prepping it for winter began with cleaner put through the filters before workers began to drain the pool.
Twenty-one found guilty at Mount Vernon Municipal Court last week
Aug 23, 2023
Judge John Thatcher found two guilty after hearings were held in the Mount Vernon Municipal Court on Aug. 14; ten guilty on Aug. 15; four on Aug. 16; five on Aug. 18.
Mount Vernon residents donate record number of fans for neighbors
Aug 17, 2023
Local residents have donated a record number of fans to help their neighbors beat the heat this summer, and the Mount Vernon Fire Department continues to ask for more new fans.
Waste hauler asked to share current prices, pick up garbage later
Aug 17, 2023
Representatives from Rumpke Waste & Recycling appeared before the Mount Vernon City Council on Monday to apologize for errors in billing reported on April 16.
Attempted constitutional coup
Aug 17, 2023
The Ohio Republican State and religious supporters spent last week attempting a constitutional coup via Issue 1.
Cottage Street closed for tree removal until 10:30 a.m.
Aug 17, 2023
Cottage Street will continue to be closed between Cooper Street and Locust Street until 10:30 a.m. today, Thursday, Aug. 17.
Dwight J. Billman
Aug 16, 2023
Dwight J. Billman, 78, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, in Laredo, Texas.
Morgan Junior/Youth booth won first place at the fair, grange booth placed fourth
Aug 15, 2023
Sixteen members of Morgan Grange #829 met for their monthly meeting on Friday, Aug. 11, with Master Will Smith calling the meeting to order.
Marjorie J. Herald
Aug 15, 2023
Marjorie J. Herald, 98, of Mount Vernon, passed away peacefully Aug. 9, 2023, surrounded by her loving family in her home of 68 years.
Street sweeping schedule this week
Aug 14, 2023
The following is a list of city streets to be swept.
Nina L. (Marchal) Workman
Aug 14, 2023
Nina L. (Marchal) Workman, 86, passed away at the Country Club Campus in Mount Vernon on Aug. 9, 2023.
Loyd of Baldwin Wallace University Named 2022-23 National Collegiate Rugby Scholastic All-American
Aug 12, 2023
Kaleigh Loyd from Mount Vernon was among seven Baldwin Wallace Women's Rugby student-athletes selected as a National Collegiate Rugby 2022-23 Scholastic All-American.
Food For The Hungry collaborates with Knox County Foundation
Aug 12, 2023
Food For The Hungry was featured in the Knox County Foundation’s Annual Report. The Foundation was a major supporter of the 2022 FFTH Winter Drive, donating $25,000 to the drive.
Starship, McGuffey Lane headline 35th annual Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival
Aug 11, 2023
The Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival kicked off festivities on Aug. 11.