City of Mount Vernon
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215 E Sugar Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-2556
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Historic photo update
Jul 22, 2023
This historic photo, which ran Feb. 15, was identified by Greg Butler as a Rotary Club meeting at the Alcove.
Utility Scale Solar Energy Coalition of Ohio announces Will Hinman as Executive Director
Jul 22, 2023
Today, the Utility Scale Solar Energy Coalition of Ohio (USSEC) – the trade association representing utility-scale solar developers, manufacturers, and industry leaders in Ohio – announced the hiring of Will Hinman as the Executive Director.
Knox County Pomona Grange prepares for county fair
Jul 22, 2023
The Knox County Pomona Grange met on Monday, July 17, at Monroe-Dan Emmett Grange picnic shelter.
Alzheimers legislation will expire in 2025, needs updating
Jul 22, 2023
Research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2023 (AAIC 2023) is providing new insight into advances in early and accurate diagnosis, and reducing risk of cognitive decline and dementia.
Buffalo Wild Wings offers discount to August blood donors
Jul 22, 2023
The American Red Cross and Buffalo Wild Wings are partnerin to call on the community to donate blood throughout the month of August.
Columbia Gas named most trusted brand second year in a row
Jul 22, 2023
Columbia Gas of Ohio has been awarded the Most Trusted Utility Brand Award for 2023 by Escalent following its 2023 Utility Trusted Brand & Customer Engagement: Residential study.
Join us this month as we celebrate 'Where Community Grows'
Jul 22, 2023
Since 1985, July has been celebrated as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month.
Good citizenship
Jul 22, 2023
We can all agree that good citizenship requires us to stay informed and participate fully in the democratic process.
Milestones
Jul 22, 2023
University of Mount Union, Cedarville University, Georgia Southern University, University of Wisconsin-Milwauke
Milestones
Jul 22, 2023
Heidelberg University, Baldwin Wallace University, Hartwick College, Miami University
Dale F. Shoemaker
Jul 20, 2023
Dale F. Shoemaker, 88, of Mount Vernon passed away on July 16, 2023, at Brookdale in Mount Vernon.
Ricky 'Rick' W. Lanning
Jul 20, 2023
Ricky “Rick” W. Lanning, 72, of Mount Vernon, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in Shelbyville, Kentucky.
Ohio State Fair releases season four of 'A Fair to Remember'
Jul 20, 2023
Season 4 of the Ohio State Fair podcast, "A Fair to Remember” is now available on all major streaming platforms.
East Vine closed for brick repair this afternoon
Jul 20, 2023
East Vine Street will be closed between S. McKenzie Street and S. Park Street for brick repair until 4 p.m. today, July 20.
Linda Mary Loretta Zollars Hawkins
Jul 17, 2023
Linda Mary Loretta Zollars Hawkins from Killbuck passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Majora Lane in Millersburg, surrounded by her family.
City plans improvements to cemetery, intersections
Jul 15, 2023
Intersection improvements at Belmont and Mansfield avenues and at Mansfield and Nash/Nuce streets continue, but more parts must still be delivered for completion.
Lilies and daylilies are in full bloom
Jul 15, 2023
Your garden and many local gardens have beautiful lilies and daylilies coming into full bloom. Do you know the difference between the two?
Municipal Court finds 17 guilty week of July 3-7
Jul 15, 2023
Law Director Robert Broeren prosecuted these cases on behalf of the City of Mount Vernon, the State of Ohio, and the Villages of Centerburg, Danville, Fredericktown and Gambier.
Judith 'Judy' Marsell
Jul 15, 2023
Judith “Judy” Marsell, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a passionate sports fan, passed away peacefully on July 11, surrounded by her loving family.