City of Mount Vernon OH
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215 E Sugar Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-2556
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Washington Forum to host panel on government realities in Mount Vernon
Mar 18, 2026
Mount Vernon will host its third Washington Forum event on March 31 with a panel of experienced public servants discussing government realities.
Mount Vernon announces community-wide storm debris cleanup for residents
Mar 17, 2026
The City of Mount Vernon schedules a community-wide cleanup for storm-related yard waste following a recent windstorm.
Knox County moves Mount Vernon servers into new municipal center
Mar 16, 2026
Knox County CIO Trevor Ditmars announced that Mount Vernon's server equipment has been relocated to its new municipal center following coordination challenges.
Government events in Knox County scheduled for March 15-21
Mar 16, 2026
The week ahead in Knox County features these scheduled events.
City mourns six airmen lost in Iraq, three from Ohio
Mar 14, 2026
The City of Mount Vernon is mourning the loss of six Air National Guard service members who died during an air refueling mission in Iraq. Three of the fallen were Ohio natives...
Local Government Meetings today in Knox County
Mar 12, 2026
Knox County Local Government Meetings today.
Kudos Art Co-op celebrates 15 years of creativity
Mar 10, 2026
Kudos Art Co-op will mark its 15th anniversary with "15 Years in Bloom," a public celebration on Friday, March 20, at its downtown Mount Vernon location, 10 South Main Street.
Mount Vernon Municipal Court warns residents of parking ticket scam
Mar 10, 2026
Mount Vernon Municipal Court officials are warning Knox County residents about a scam involving fake parking ticket texts.
Mount Vernon could impose fines on consumers fail to install approved backflow devices
Mar 9, 2026
The Mount Vernon Utilities Commission discussed new rules requiring inspections and possible fines for not installing approved backflow protection devices.
James P. Buchwald, Ariel Corporation founder, honored on March 7 birthday
Mar 7, 2026
James P. Buchwald was born on March 7, 1928, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, where he spent much of his life deeply connected to the community.
Local government meetings today in Knox County
Mar 5, 2026
Knox County Local Government Meetings today.
Downtown Mount Vernon hosts Shamrock Stroll March 14
Mar 3, 2026
The Mount Vernon Downtown Merchants will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Shamrock Stroll on Saturday, March 14, featuring specials, giveaways and a scavenger hunt throughout downtown.
Obituary: Carolyn Sue McCalla Nugent
Mar 3, 2026
Carolyn Sue McCalla Nugent, 75, of Powell, Ohio, passed away quietly at home on February 8, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer, with her sister and nephew at her side.
Knox County announces government events for March 1-7
Mar 2, 2026
Events scheduled for Knox County this week include the following.
This week in Knox County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (March 1-7)
Mar 1, 2026
This week in Knox County history.