Mount Vernon News

David Lee Sears, age 76, of Sparta, OH passed away on Sept. 10, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Mount Vernon, OH on Jan. 4, 1948, to the late Ralph and Lucille (Smothers) Sears.

Ammon J. Miller, 90, of Danville, passed away at his residence on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024.

Patricia Allen Mower Barnes (Pat), of Centerburg, a vibrant and fierce spirit known for her adventurous heart and unwavering compassion, passed away at the age of 85.

As Americans we hold sacred our most fundamental right... the right to vote and have our voices heard.

Cheryl Christine “Chris” Hatcher passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Newark, Ohio, after a long illness.

Whatever our political leanings, most of us believe in fairness, and regarding the electoral process that underlies our democracy, fairness would suggest that representation in elected bodies should reflect the votes cast by citizens.

The Mount Vernon Municipal Court is seeking a proposal from a qualified, professional, and registered architectural and/or engineering firm for a comprehensive facility assessment of the current Courthouse facility at 5 North Gay Street, Mount Vernon, Ohio (a.k.a. the Plaza Building).

Florence D. Frost, 90, of Stow, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024. She was born in Newark, OH on January 21, 1934 to the late Charles and Edith Bricker.

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Dena (Mast) Yoder, 92, of Gambier, gained her heavenly wings at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 surrounded by her family.

As we approach the “Back-to-School” season, many of us, including myself — a bio teacher at MVHS – feel a mix of excitement and anxiety. While I look forward to meeting my new students, I worry about the busy year ahead and the additional stress that comes from giving my maximum effort for my students.

After an extended illness, Carl Jay Miller, age 85, of Mount Vernon, OH passed away on May 29, 2024, at the home of his daughter & son-in-law in Mount Vernon, WA. Carl was the second of seven children. He was born on July 24, 1938, to Isaac William Burl Miller and Gertrude Earlene (Hawk) Miller.

Annie Jackson, a beloved mother, wife, and dear friend, passed away on Dec. 5, 2023, in Tampa, Florida.

Leroy Eugene Wolford, 98, of Ontario passed away Friday, July 26, 2024 at the Laurels of Mt. Vernon.

Doris M. Neely, 85, passed away at the Knox Community Hospital on Saturday, July 27.

P. Douglas Williams, baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Monday, July 29, 2024.

Part of the traffic plan for the east end of Mount Vernon with the “Edgewood Road Project” reconstructs Edgewood Road between St. Rt. 229 and E. High Street. Does anyone on City Council realize the southern end of this street, just north of 229, isn’t even in the city?

Michael John Cowgill, Sr., 78, of Apple Valley (Howard), passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

Miriam Sue Denzer passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 14. Sue was born on April 9, 1932, and was the daughter of Omar and Effie Belle (Miller) Blauch.

Over the course of three public hearings about the proposed Frasier Solar project in Knox County, the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) got a first-hand look at how successfully a well-funded misinformation campaign targeting our community can obscure facts and prey on fears to scare good people into action.