City of Mount Vernon OH
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215 E Sugar Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-2556
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Safety council awards grants to local schools
Feb 11, 2023
The Knox County Safety Council, sponsored by the Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation Division of Safety and Hygiene, recently awarded Safety Grants totaling $12,000.
The most popular vegetable
Feb 11, 2023
Do you know the American gardener's favorite home vegetable to grow?
East Knox Elementary releases Principal's Roll and Honor Roll list
Feb 11, 2023
East Knox Elementary released the following list of students named to its Principal's Roll and Honor Roll for the second quarter of the 2022-23 school year.
Fredericktown Senior Citizens hear presentation from Dr. Elder
Feb 11, 2023
The Fredericktown Senior Citizens met on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 11:45 a.m.
'I loved going on assignment with him': a colleague remembers Virgil Shipley
Feb 11, 2023
I worked with Virgil Shipley at the Mount Vernon News from February 2005 to August 2008.
Lee E. Allen
Feb 11, 2023
Lee E. Allen, 95, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, at his residence.
Saundra Ann McQueen
Feb 11, 2023
Saundra Anne McQueen, 84, of Mount Vernon, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023.
People want reasonable access to recycling
Feb 11, 2023
I think just about everyone agrees that we all need to work together to help save our planet and reduce our carbon footprints.
Community Calendar
Feb 11, 2023
Thursday, Feb. 16 - Kenyon College Symphonic Wind Ensemble's Valentine's Day Concert – this concert is free and open to the public.
Milestones
Feb 9, 2023
Kaleb Pierce, a graduate of Fredericktown/Highland High School, is one of 14 newcomers to join the Baldwin Wallace University cheerleading team for 2022-23.
Juskie L. DeVore
Feb 8, 2023
Calling hours for Juskie L. DeVore, 62, of Gambier will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, at Law-Baker Funeral Home, 34 N. Main St., Utica.
Kay Jewelers donates stuffed bears to MVPD
Feb 8, 2023
Kay Jewelers generously provided the MVPD with stuffed bears.
Four receive Firefighter's Cross from Mount Vernon Fire Department
Feb 8, 2023
The Firefighter's Cross goes to those who go above and beyond in their call of duty.