Knox County

Sept. 14Anyone interested in walking through the new Energy Fieldhouse at Mount Vernon High School, is welcome to come through the facility on Monday.

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“We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection.” Those powerful words were spoken by our most revered president, Abraham Lincoln, a Republican, in his first inaugural address. Lincoln was imploring the nation’s citizens to take the path of civility and not civil war. These words reverberate today.

Center of Hope is a nonprofit organization and food bank that works to address the needs of economically disadvantaged people in Ohio.

Austin Privette scored two goals to lead the Highland boys soccer team to a 6-0 win over Lakewood in non-league play on Sept. 5 in Hebron.

34 Kester Dr, Mount Vernon, 43050This newly remodeled 3 bedroom, 2-bath home in the Colonial Hills subdivision covers 1,340 square feet.

Knox County Police Blotter Aug. 28 - Sept. 3.

With businesses struggling to survive amid pandemic shutdowns, Navin Ajodhya, owner of Half Baked Cafe and Catering in Mount Vernon, says every day he "can have the 'Open' sign on is a great day.'"

Local sports calendar Sept. 9-11.

Dear Editor,President Trump’s recent tweet calling for a boycott of Goodyear, a company that has been in business in Ohio for more than 100 years and employs approximately 4,000 Ohio workers, including those in neighboring Licking County, is an attack on working families everywhere.Maybe you’re thinking, “I’m glad it was Goodyear and not Jen-Weld or Kokosing.”That’s the problem though.

East Knox struggled with Northmor in a scoreless KMAC football clash on Friday before the Bulldogs broke it open in the fourth quarter.

SPARTA – Highland celebrated its seniors in football, cheerleading and band before the second game of the season against Fredericktown Sept.

County Road 14 (Danville Amity Road) will be widened thanks to $1 million of federal funds through the Ohio Dept. of Transportation.

It’s been 30 days since our announcement, we have been collecting feedback from readers and working hard to continually improve the Mount Vernon News. Want to earn your trust as a reliable local news source. You may have noticed new feature sections in the News.

Wednesday, Sept 16The Knox County Safety Council will meet virtually on Zoom.

Beekeeping has changed, and today's beekeepers face significant challenges that yesteryear's beekeepers never encountered.

The Virtual Brown Bag Chat Cooking Club shares a video making apple fritters based on Chef John’s recipe from the website Food Wishes.

 Local Governments Applaud Senate Passage of SB 357COLUMBUS, Ohio – The County Commissioners Association of Ohio, Ohio Municipal League, Ohio Township Association and Ohio Mayors Alliance sincerely thank Senate President Larry Obhof, Sen. Matt Dolan, and the members of the Ohio Senate for their support of local government through today’s passage of Senate Bill 357.SB 357 would distribute $650 million of federal CARES Act funds to Ohio counties, municipalities and townships that did not receive a direct distribution from the U.S.

Sept. 7Mount Vernon Fire Department will be conducting annual hydrant flushing.

MOUNT VERNON – The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved four items in its Sept. 1 meeting, including two regarding the Martinsburg Water Project.