Mount Vernon City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council approved leasing its downtown storefront at 49 Public Square to two salon businesses during its Feb. 23 meeting.

Mount Vernon has secured a $524,976 grant from the Ohio Department of Transportation to improve safety at North Sandusky Street-Upper Fredericktown Road intersection following resident concerns and crash data analysis. City Engineer Brian Ball emphasized community involvement and outlined next steps including public meetings and further planning.

Knox County reports an increase in Lyme disease cases for 2025. Commissioner Zach Green highlights challenges facing local health services amid financial constraints and introduces new leadership.

The Mount Vernon City Council has approved Knox County's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan during its February meeting.

The Central Ohio Technical College building renovation project is progressing with nearly complete planning stages.

Mount Vernon plans to implement chip sealing for road maintenance as a cost-effective alternative to traditional methods.

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.

The Mount Vernon City Council has set its bimonthly meeting schedule for 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.

The Mount Vernon City Council has authorized selling a two-story house and garage located at 200 Mansfield Drive.

Knox County will see the following events take place this week.

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

Knox County will host the following events throughout this week.

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.

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 is planning two infrastructure projects aimed at addressing sewer backups and reducing maintenance needs.

The following events are scheduled to take place in Knox County this month.

The Mount Vernon City Council has approved the acquisition of a new Rosenbauer Pumper truck for the Fire Department, amounting to $1.17 million.

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.