Mount Vernon News

Public notice: Morgan Township Board of Trustees meeting

May 23, 2026

The Morgan Township Board of Trustees will hold the second meeting in June on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 8:00pm for the purpose of conducting business of the township.

Public notice: Middlebury Township Board of Zoning Appeals meeting

May 23, 2026

The Middlebury Township Board of Zoning Appeals will meet Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 7:00pm. The meeting will be held at the Middlebury Township Hall, 19758 Waterford Road, Fredericktown.

Obituary: Rex Barry Brokaw

Apr 21, 2026

Rex Barry Brokaw, 78, of Mount Vernon, Ohio passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. He was at the Mount Vernon Health and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by family.

Obituary: Ronald G. Gaumer

Apr 7, 2026

Ronald G. Gaumer closed his eyes on this world March 21, 2026. Ron died in hospice care in Missoula, MT.

Obituary: James Scott Reynolds

Apr 1, 2026

James Scott Reynolds, 68, died due to heart problems related to an earlier heart attack March 26, 2026 at Kane Ridge Rehab Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Public notice: Sheriff's sale

Jan 31, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, KNOX COUNTY, OHIO REAL ESTATE Case # 25FR05-0184 CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC Plaintiff VS SHERRY A DAVIS et. al. Defendant(s)

Public notice:

Jan 31, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS KNOX COUNTY, OHIO Judge Richard Wetzel Case No. 26FR01-0003 First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Lorain Plaintiff, vs. John Doe(s) Name Unknown, the Unknown heirs, devisees...

Knox Commission sets cap on Ford Street ditch

Dec 29, 2025

The Knox County Commission has finalized the permanent assessment base for the North Branch of Ford Street Ditch at $57,192 following regulatory guidelines from Ohio Revised Code.

Fredericktown Local Schools November events: Give, honor and shop

Nov 3, 2025

The Fredericktown Local School District will host a series of community events throughout the first two weeks of November, including a blood drive, a Veterans Day tribute, and a community bazaar.

Keesee faces additional sexual abuse charges after indictment amendments

Jun 2, 2025

A second arraignment for Gary "Tom" Thomas Keesee Jr., 36, of Johnstown, is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, following a superseding indictment that added charges in the rape case against him.

Jennifur's Helping Hands Farm will give back to domestic violence community

May 27, 2025

Jennifer Heran's initiative, Jennifur's Helping Hands Farm, aims to support the domestic violence community by providing a safe haven for animals.

Grand opening for Mount Vernon's new splash pad coming Saturday

May 21, 2025

Mount Vernon is set to unveil its new splash pad at Riverside Park on Saturday, May 24, with festivities beginning at 10 a.m. According to a city news release, the event will mark the grand opening of Captain Hunter's Landing, a pirate-themed...

Mount Vernon Police chief plans to add drug detective

May 5, 2025

Mount Vernon Police Chief Robert Morgan requested the City Council during its April 28 meeting to authorize the hiring of an additional police officer for his department.

ODOT approves $5.6 million grant for SR 13 relocation

Apr 23, 2025

The Ohio Department of Transportation's Transportation Review Advisory Council has approved a $5.6 million grant for the City of Mount Vernon's State Route 13 relocation project.

Mount Vernon News unveils fresh look, expands reach, and strengthens commitment to local journalism

Jan 21, 2025

This week you will notice a new look and feel to the Mount Vernon News paper and website.

Mount Vernon News expanded reach in 2024 with new digital screens and enhanced local coverage; More to come in 2025

Jan 17, 2025

In 2024, the Mount Vernon News took significant steps to modernize and expand its presence in the community, introducing new digital screens and refining its content strategy to better serve readers and advertisers alike.