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City asked to budget $1 million for Mount Vernon Municipal Center work
Feb 2, 2026
The Central Ohio Technical College building renovation project is progressing with nearly complete planning stages.
Mount Vernon plans cheaper road maintenance alternative
Feb 2, 2026
Mount Vernon plans to implement chip sealing for road maintenance as a cost-effective alternative to traditional methods.
Mount Vernon plans to remove more lime byproduct with help from farmers
Feb 2, 2026
Mount Vernon City Council was briefed on plans to remove significant quantities of lime sludge as part of their Drinking Water Treatment Material Management Plan.
Mount Vernon City Council picks Severns as President Pro Tem
Jan 19, 2026
The Mount Vernon City Council has set its bimonthly meeting schedule for 2026.
Mount Vernon honors Seavolt, Woods for City Council service
Jan 5, 2026
Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr honored Janice Seavolt and Tammy Woods for their dedicated service on the City Council during its last meeting of 2025.
Mount Vernon to sell house, garage that must be moved
Dec 29, 2025
The Mount Vernon City Council has authorized selling a two-story house and garage located at 200 Mansfield Drive.
Grants will fund Riverside Park, West Sugar Street improvements
Dec 1, 2025
The Mount Vernon City Council has moved forward with plans to seek bids for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects aimed at enhancing Riverside Park and West Sugar Street.
Mount Vernon moves ahead with Memorial Park project
Dec 1, 2025
The Mount Vernon City Council has authorized Safety-Service Director Tanner Salyers to seek bids for the initial phase of a Memorial Park improvements project.
Mount Vernon sewer work to prevent sewage backups
Dec 1, 2025
Mount Vernon is planning two infrastructure projects aimed at addressing sewer backups and reducing maintenance needs.
Mount Vernon approves $1.17 million fire truck purchase
Nov 24, 2025
The Mount Vernon City Council has approved the acquisition of a new Rosenbauer Pumper truck for the Fire Department, amounting to $1.17 million.
Mount Vernon City Council meets consultants for municipal facilities' projects
Nov 18, 2025
Safety-Service Director Tanner Salyers introduced the Mount Vernon City Council on November 10 to consultants recommended for assisting with the construction and renovation of new city offices, police headquarters, and a municipal court services...
Mount Vernon approves contract for wastewater treatment project
Nov 3, 2025
The Mount Vernon City Council has authorized the Safety-Service Director to enter into a construction management contract with Kokosing Industrial for improvements to the city's wastewater treatment plant.
Green tells Mount Vernon City Council Lyme disease cases on the rise
Nov 3, 2025
Knox County Health Commissioner Zach Green addressed the Mount Vernon City Council on October 24, reporting a significant rise in Lyme disease cases, with an increase of nearly 40% compared to the end of October 2024.
Mount Vernon considers taking Frasier solar project to Ohio Supreme Court
Oct 19, 2025
The Mount Vernon City Council is deliberating whether to petition the Ohio Supreme Court to overturn the approval of the Frasier Solar project within city limits.
Homeowners can tell Mount Vernon if they want Mallard Pointe street parking limited
Oct 19, 2025
Homeowners in Mallard Pointe will have an opportunity to express their views to the Mount Vernon City Council on October 27 regarding a proposal to limit parking to one side of the street.
Mount Vernon to demolish buildings for SR 13 relocation project
Sep 9, 2025
The Mount Vernon City Council has authorized Safety-Service Director Tanner Salyers to seek bids for the demolition of buildings.
Mount Vernon opts for transparency with Ohio Online Checkbook Program
Sep 2, 2025
The Mount Vernon City Council has approved the city's participation in the Ohio Online Checkbook Program, a statewide initiative aimed at enhancing transparency by providing public access to local government financial data.
Mount Vernon approves sale of impounded vehicles, old police vehicles
Aug 26, 2025
The Mount Vernon City Council approved a measure on August 25 authorizing the Safety-Service Director to dispose of 12 vehicles currently held in the Police Department's impound lot.
Archery season for deer will open inside Mount Vernon city limits
Aug 12, 2025
When Ohio's archery season opens at the end of September for white-tailed deer, hunters in Mount Vernon will be permitted to harvest them on private property within city limits.
Lyme cases continue to rise in Knox County
Aug 3, 2025
Knox County Public Health Commissioner Zach Green informed the Mount Vernon City Council during its July 28 meeting that the county is on track to surpass the number of Lyme disease cases compared to 2024.