City of Mount Vernon OH

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and seven other attorneys general announced two related judgments effectively shutting down a massive robocall operation that bombarded Americans with billions of illicit robocalls, including more than 69 million to Ohioans.

Sharron L. Moyer, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, formerly of Mount Vernon, Ohio, died peacefully in her sleep, Tuesday, August 8, 2023, in her apartment at the Leland Legacy.

Francis Marie Butts Smith, 92 1/2, of Millersburg, died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, at Pomerene Hospital with sons and special family member Vanessa Tope.

Louis Michael Burcsak, 78, of Mount Vernon, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday evening, Aug. 6, 2023, at home due to complications with leukemia.

Meetings around town for August 2023.

Saturday, Aug. 12

Mount Vernon residents who live in the Stump Street-Northview Drive area will receive letters in the next 30 days to let them know about an upcoming utility project.

As the school year approaches, shoebox packers ​are making use of back-to-school prices to purchase gifts and essential items for children in need around the world.

Muskingum Valley Council, Troop 4324, has concluded their remarkable journey at the Boy Scouts of America National Jamboree with resounding success and cherished memories.

I've said it before and I'll say it again. We are two to three election cycles away from leftists eliminating the Ohio we all love.

Sunflowers are popping up everywhere, in gardens, at Farmers’ Markets and in farm fields.

Judge John Thatcher found nine guilty after hearings were held in the Mount Vernon Municipal Court on July 31; 12 on Aug. 1; one on Aug. 2 and four on Aug. 4. For further details of the above sentencings, please visit the court website at MountVernonMunicipalCourt.org.

The 156th Annual G.A.R. Bean Dinner will take place on the customary third Sunday in August at McElwee Park in New Castle.

Home Loan Financial Corporation (OTCBB: HLFN), the parent company of The Home Loan Savings Bank, announced net income of $1,458,000, or $1.04 basic and diluted earnings per share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, compared to net income of $1,293,000, or $0.92 basic and diluted earnings per share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $166,000, or 12.8%.

GreenPal, an app that connects homeowners with local, vetted lawn care professionals, is launching this week in Mount Vernon.

United Producers, Inc. (UPI) is pleased to announce that Jacob Massey, the cooperative’s auctioneer for its Fayetteville and Columbia, Tenn. markets, was recently crowned the 2023 World Livestock Auctioneer at the 2023 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC), presented by the Livestock Marketing Association (LMA).

MOUNT VERNON – Beavercreek’s Allison Boot won the crown of Ms. Wheelchair Ohio 2023 during a two-day competition at the Mount Vernon Grand Hotel on March 11-12.

MOUNT VERNON – Mount Vernon Police Chief Robert Morgan said he was not aware of a homeless encampment by the Interchurch, but said they pop up and move around.

Mayor Matt Starr announced the four Mount Vernon Volunteers of the Year – 2023 during the First Friday event, with Paul McNeal, Dena Hess, Mike Pryjda and Russ Mentzer honored for the time and talents they have shared.

West Burgess Street will be closed Wednesday, Aug. 9, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. between North Mulberry and North Sandusky streets for a sanitary lateral tap.