City of Mount Vernon OH

Cliff Street closed today for water tap

Apr 18, 2023

Cliff Street will be closed today, Tuesday, April 18, until 4 p.m., between Pearl Avenue and Birch Street.

Flappers Bar & Grille to be featured on America's Best Restaurant

Apr 17, 2023

Local restaurant Flappers Bar & Grille will host a visit from America’s Best Restaurants in late April 2023.

Spring Street closed for tree removal today

Apr 17, 2023

Spring Street will be closed between N. Clinton Street and McKinley Street from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, Monday, April 17.

First Presbyterian Church

Apr 15, 2023

First Presbyterian Church schedule

First Church Of the Nazarene

Apr 15, 2023

First Church Of the Nazarene schedule

First Congregational United Church of Christ

Apr 15, 2023

First Congregational United Church of Christ schedule

Faith Lutheran Church

Apr 15, 2023

Faith Lutheran Church schedule

Mount Vernon Planning Commission recommends senior affordable housing on North Norton Street

Apr 15, 2023

The Mount Vernon Municipal Planning Commission recently approved a recommendation by the Knox County Land Bank and the Area Agency on Aging to rezone two parcels on North Norton Street so eight affordable housing units could be built.

Heart of Ohio USA Association announces festival plans

Apr 15, 2023

The Heart of Ohio USA Association is already hard at work planning the best festival in its history!

BFEC to host 'Keep it Wild' Earth Day event

Apr 15, 2023

Kenyon College’s Brown Family Environmental Center (BFEC) will host its annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 22, from noon to 4 p.m. at 9781 Laymon Road in Gambier.

Knox County DJFS recognizes National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Apr 15, 2023

The Knox County Department of Job & Family Services (KCDJFS) is recognizing the month of April being proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Home Loan Financial Corporation announces dividend of $0.27 per share

Apr 15, 2023

The board of directors of Home Loan Financial Corporation (OTCBB: HLFN) has declared a cash dividend in the amount of $0.27 per common share, according to Robert C. Hamilton, chairman and CEO.

New online survey allows more diverse input on nursing home experiences

Apr 15, 2023

Nursing Home Quality and Accountability Task Force launches online survey, allowing more Ohioans to share their experiences Nursing home residents, families, and other community members across Ohio encouraged to share written testimony in new survey portal

John William 'Bill' Jones

Apr 15, 2023

John William “Bill” Jones, of Gambier, 75, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023, after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing a street in Mount Vernon.

Mount Vernon gets $3.3 million for SR-13 rerouting, asks for $2.5 million more

Apr 15, 2023

MOUNT VERNON – The city was awarded $3.3 million to buy right of way for its State Route 13 rerouting project and now is asking for another $2.5 million for its construction.

Mount Vernon officials to consider second community advocate position for Police Department

Apr 15, 2023

MOUNT VERNON – The Mount Vernon City Council is considering hiring a liaison for the Police Department’s Community Advocate Division to help deal with the heavy workload.