City of Mount Vernon OH
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215 E Sugar Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-2556
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Local government meetings today in Knox County
Apr 16, 2026
Knox County Local Government Meetings today.
This week's government events in Knox County: April 12-18
Apr 13, 2026
This week, Knox County is scheduled to host these events.
Spice Alley to close for scaffolding work from April 13 to April 27
Apr 12, 2026
Spice Alley in Mount Vernon will be closed between East Chestnut Street and East Sugar Street from April 13 through April 27 for scaffolding work.
Mount Vernon Memorial Day Parade to honor heroes, unite community
Apr 11, 2026
The Mount Vernon Patriotic Memorial Committee has announced plans for the city’s annual Memorial Day Parade, set for Monday, May 25, at 10:30 a.m. in downtown Mount Vernon.
Local Government Meetings today in Knox County
Apr 9, 2026
Knox County Local Government Meetings today.
Obituary: Ronald G. Gaumer
Apr 7, 2026
Ronald G. Gaumer closed his eyes on this world March 21, 2026. Ron died in hospice care in Missoula, MT.
Mount Vernon announces road closures for utility and street improvements
Apr 7, 2026
The City of Mount Vernon has announced temporary closures for West Hamtramck Street and Frost Alley beginning April 6 due to street, sanitary, and water utility work.
Knox County to hold government meetings April 5-11
Apr 6, 2026
This week, Knox County is scheduled to host these events.
Venture Drive to close for road reconstruction from April 6 to May 4
Apr 3, 2026
Venture Drive in Mount Vernon will be closed for road reconstruction from April 6 to May 4.
Local government meetings today in Knox County
Apr 2, 2026
Knox County Local Government Meetings today.
Mount Vernon approves $29 million in debt for new police headquarters
Mar 31, 2026
Mount Vernon plans up to $29 million in new debt for constructing a police headquarters while retiring older obligations.
Mount Vernon hiring person to recruit small business, handle crisis communication
Mar 31, 2026
Mount Vernon City Council approved hiring a community development and public information officer on March 23.
Government events this April in Knox County
Mar 31, 2026
The following events are scheduled to take place in Knox County this month.
Mount Vernon board votes to condemn downtown buildings
Mar 30, 2026
The Mount Vernon Board of Property Maintenance Appeals voted unanimously on March 24 to condemn three city-owned properties due to severe structural issues.
Knox County to hold government meetings March 29 - April 4
Mar 30, 2026
The following happenings are planned in Knox County throughout this week.