City of Mount Vernon
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215 E Sugar Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-2556
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Feazel to lead writing seminar at First Baptist Church
Jun 17, 2023
Bestselling and award-winning author Steve Feazel will lead a writing seminar at First Baptist Church located at 303 South Edgewood in Mount Vernon on June 29 at 7 p.m.
Veterans Day Quilt Donation Project continues at 2023 Ashland County Fair
Jun 17, 2023
Old Uniontown Quilt Guild is proud to continue the Veterans Day Quilt Donation Project at the 2023 Ashland County Fair, in conjunction with the Hospice of North Central Ohio (HNCO) Veterans Service.
Seward appointed new deputy director of Knox County Emergency Management Agency
Jun 17, 2023
The Knox County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is proud to announce the appointment of Amy Seward as the new deputy director.
Peoples Bank named one of 2023 Best Employers in Ohio
Jun 17, 2023
Peoples Bank was named one of the 2023 Best Employers in Ohio.
Intel executives visit COTC and OSUN
Jun 17, 2023
Intel’s chief global operations officer, Keyvan Esfarjani, accompanied by Intel’s executive leadership team in Ohio, visited the Newark campus of COTC and Ohio State Newark.
Maplewood Avenue closed untill 11 a.m. Wednesday
Jun 14, 2023
Maplewood Avenue between Elm Street and Lincoln Street will be closed between 8 - 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, June 14, while A & D Tree Service performs tree work.
First Congregational United Church of Christ
Jun 10, 2023
First Congregational United Church of Christ schedule
Knox County receives GFOA's Certificate of Acheivement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Jun 10, 2023
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Knox County for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2021.
Public Library Summer Reading Programs Celebrate Community “All Together Now!”
Jun 10, 2023
On Friday, June 2, the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County welcomed program sponsor Park National Bank to celebrate the annual Summer Reading Program kickoff.
Knox County Pomona Grange was hosted by Middlebury Grange in May
Jun 10, 2023
Knox County Pomona Grange met May 15 at Wayne Grange Hall.
Juveniles arrested on felony charges for burglary, vandalism at pool
Jun 10, 2023
MOUNT VERNON – Three juveniles were arrested and have been charged with felonies in connection with an incident at the Hiawatha Water Park pool a few weeks ago.
Highland Middle School sportsmanship awards
Jun 10, 2023
Highland Middle School eighth-grade students were recently nominated and selected to receive sportsmanship and citizenship honors for their conduct as student-leaders during the 2022-23 school year.
Andrea Kaye Gantz
Jun 10, 2023
Andrea Kaye Gantz, 54, of Mount Vernon, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital in Newark.
Beverly A. Sobers
Jun 10, 2023
Beverly A. Sobers, 65, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Monday evening, June 5, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.
New Gohio Mobility website launches to improve access to transportation
Jun 10, 2023
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) announced the launch of Gohio Mobility – a website aimed at improving access to affordable transportation for residents and visitors alike.
Kathleen Marie Tiell
Jun 10, 2023
Kathleen Marie Tiell, 90, of Tiffin, died at 1:50 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at St. Francis Home.
Mount Vernon changing traffic patterns for the summer
Jun 10, 2023
MOUNT VERNON – Traffic patterns are changing in the city on several streets that are intended as temporary, but could last through the summer, according to a city press release.
Park Road partially closed today, June 9, until noon
Jun 9, 2023
The westbound lane of Park Road will be closed between Craig Drive and South Edgewood Road for tree removal until noon today, Friday, June 9.