City of Mount Vernon OH
City/Village/Town Governments
215 E Sugar Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-2556
About
Recent News
Annabelle L. Levenson
Mar 18, 2023
Annabelle L. Levenson, 90, of Mount Vernon passed away on Wednesday morning, March 15, 2023, at Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon.
Bladensburg Community Center and Knox County Special Olympics host free Special Olympics event
Mar 18, 2023
The Bladensburg Community Center, in conjunction with Knox County Special Olympics, is hosting a free Special Olympics event on Thursday, March 23, starting at 6 p.m.
Historic photo update
Mar 18, 2023
Dotti Riggs identified Donis Garverick Jr. in this photo from the News Photo History feature in the Jan. 25 edition.
Heartland Commerce Park adds second business
Mar 18, 2023
Markt will move its business from Harcourt Road in Mount Vernon to the Heartland Commerce Park in May, it confirmed on Facebook.
Mount Vernon City Council approves Highland Real Estate development plan
Mar 18, 2023
After hearing traffic concerns from nearby residents, the Mount Vernon City Council approved the development plan for Highland Real Estate for a 477-unit residential development along Newark Road.
Robert Stanley 'Bob' Rock
Mar 18, 2023
Robert Stanley “Bob” Rock of Red Bank, Tennessee, passed away on March 15, 2023.
Prospect Street will continue to be closed until 4 p.m.
Mar 16, 2023
Prospect Street between Calhoun Street and Scott Street closed for concrete work at the request of the City Water Office Wednesday, March 15, at 8 a.m.
First Congregational United Church of Christ
Mar 11, 2023
First Congregational United Church of Christ schedule
Vicki K. Whidden
Mar 11, 2023
Vicki K. Whidden, 76, of Mount Vernon passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at the Country Club Retirement Center.
Next step to ripe, juicy tomatoes
Mar 11, 2023
Do not get in a hurry to plant your tomato plants outside in the garden or in containers.
Jacobine O. Engle
Mar 11, 2023
Jacobine O. Engle, 99, of Gambier, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at her residence.
Mount Vernon candidate competes for Ms. Wheelchair Ohio at Grand Hotel
Mar 11, 2023
Mount Vernon candidate competes for Ms. Wheelchair Ohio at Grand Hotel
Public Library awarded grant from Celebrating Ohio Book Awards and Authors
Mar 11, 2023
Ohio has much to be proud of in its rich heritage of literary talent, and patrons seeking to read more Buckeye State fiction writers will find an expanded collection of offerings at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County this spring.
Maple Syrup Festival set for March 12
Mar 11, 2023
There's nothing like the taste of fresh maple syrup on all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage, amidst soothing live background music by Avalon Nine.