City of Mount Vernon
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215 E Sugar Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-2556
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Paula Joan Bryson
Nov 9, 2022
Paula Joan Bryson, 82, of North Royalton, passed away Nov. 1, 2022, at Medina Hospital of the Cleveland Clinic.
Sylvia Joann Whitaker
Nov 9, 2022
Sylvia Joann Whitaker, 82, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at the Ohio Eastern Star Home surrounded by her loving family.
Mary F. Vilfer
Nov 8, 2022
Mary F. Vilfer, 81, of Mount Vernon passed away on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, surrounded by her family.
Joan Ellen Jones
Nov 8, 2022
Joan Ellen Jones, 80, of Mount Vernon passed away on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, at her home with family by her side.
Mount Vernon Municipal Court to hold Safe Surrender on Thursday
Nov 8, 2022
The city’s Municipal Court system will conduct its second Safe Surrender Session on Thursday, Nov. 10, from noon to 4 p.m.
Too many questions for City Council to approve sewage sludge removal contract
Nov 5, 2022
City Council was not ready to give staff authority to enter into a multi-year sewage sludge removal contract when they weren’t certain about the costs or which method the city may ultimately use.
Octavia Taelynn Estell
Nov 5, 2022
Octavia Taelynn Estell, 18 days, passed unexpectedly at Knox Community Hospital on Oct. 28, 2022.
Yost rejected proposal to raise Ohio's minimum wage
Nov 5, 2022
I was distressed to read in your paper Oct. 26 that AG Yost rejected a proposal to raise Ohio's minimum wage to $10.50 by Jan. 1, 2025 and $15/hour by 2028.
Vote for sensible women
Nov 5, 2022
Most Ohioans believe in fair representation and overwhelmingly have voted twice to end gerrymandering.
Vote for the park district
Nov 5, 2022
When you go to vote in this election, please remember that when our grandchildren's grandchildren look back on this time in Knox County , one thing they will really be grateful for is that we had the foresight to set aside and thoughtfully care for open land, woodlands, streams, bike trails, dog parks and much more that they can still enjoy.
Wayne H. Fry
Nov 5, 2022
Wayne H. Fry, 82, of Mount Vernon passed away at OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus on Nov. 2, 2022.
Knox County Pomona Grange installs new officers
Nov 5, 2022
The Knox County Pomona Grange met on Monday, Sept. 19, at Morgan Grange. Master Lonnie Totten called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. with 17 members and one guest present.
Charles F. Miller
Nov 5, 2022
Charles F. Miller, 94 of Mount Vernon passed away at the Ohio Eastern Star Home on Oct. 31, 2022.
John 'Art' Arthur Murphy
Nov 5, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John “Art” Arthur Murphy, of Richardson, Texas, at 11 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022.
Gloria Jean Snyder
Nov 5, 2022
Gloria Jean Snyder, 75, Howard passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, at her home.