Mount Vernon News

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107 S Main St, Mount Vernon, OH 43050

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Letter to the Editor
Dec 6, 2021
I was perplexed by some of Scott Pullins’ statements in an article on your front page over a week ago.
Community Calendar
Dec 3, 2021
OngoingKnox Public Health has posted a notice on vaccine availability that will be updated regularly as conditions change.
MVN ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Wrestling, basketball stars perform at high levels
Dec 2, 2021
The Mount Vernon News sports department’s 12th ATHLETE OF THE WEEK nominations continues the established procedure of spotlighting student-athletes’ skills and performances on the fields, mats and courts of action. This week, the sports calendar picks up, and for local boys we have two basketball players and a wrestler nominated. On the girls’ side, we have a basketball leader.
Let's Talk Sports Bowl games by the dozen ... good or bad?
Dec 2, 2021
Let’s talk Bowl games. The college football bowl season is upon us. This year there will be 43 different college bowl games running from December 17 through January 10, 2022, concluding with the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship.
Community Calendar
Nov 30, 2021
OngoingKnox Public Health has posted a notice on vaccine availability that will be updated regularly as conditions change.
Community Calendar
Nov 23, 2021
OngoingKnox Public Health has posted a notice on vaccine availability that will be updated regularly as conditions change.
Letter to the Editor
Nov 23, 2021
The common good
Let's Talk Sports Turkey Bowling and odd sports
Nov 23, 2021
Let’s talkTurkey Bowling.Ok … turkey bowling.
Letter to the Editor
Nov 23, 2021
Leaf Pickup
Community Calendar
Nov 19, 2021
OngoingKnox Public Health has posted a notice on vaccine availability that will be updated regularly as conditions change.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK The top athletes are out there – share them with us
Nov 18, 2021
This week’s Mount Vernon News ATHLETE of the WEEK is taking a week off, as the sports calendar is a bit sparse locally, but Winter sports are heating up, so we need high school ADs, coaches and the public to share their nominees with us. The Mount Vernon News sports department’s ATHLETE OF THE WEEK nominations continues the established procedure of spotlighting student-athletes’ skills and performances on the fields and courts of action.
Askew, Nauman, Lester, Gregory lead local schools on Ohio All-Central District lists
Nov 18, 2021
The Ohio All-Central District high school football teams, selected by a media panel from the district have been announced for the 2021 season. Local teams were well-represented, with 14 student-athletes named to First Team Offense and 13 names to First Team Defense squads. In all, 55 student-athletes from local high school football programs were selected to receive District honors.
Let's Talk Sports Pure sport vs. showmanship
Nov 18, 2021
Let’s talk showmen and show-offs. The world of sports has evolved as entertainment to reach a fan base that is younger, and in tune with swag and showing off. That means that older fans have to evolve too, or take issue. Pure sport vs. entertainment. Let’s take issue.
Community Calendar
Nov 16, 2021
OngoingKnox Public Health has posted a notice on vaccine availability that will be updated regularly as conditions change.
Feslers to celebrate 50th anniversary
Nov 16, 2021
MOUNT VERNON – Mr. And Mrs. Gerald (Gary) Fesler of Kenyon Road, Mount  Vernon will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 20, 2021.
Sports Writers Needed
Nov 15, 2021
The Mount Vernon News is looking for sportswriters and reporters to write about community news and sports to help keep residents informed. We cover Knox County sports, including the Ohio Cardinal Conference, KMAC and local colleges, as well as community receation, sports and events.
Streby, Gammell named top KMAC golfers
Nov 15, 2021
KMAC ALL LEAGUE in Golf. The Knox Morrow Athletic Conference (KMAC) consisting of the Cardington,Centerburg, Danville, East Knox, Fredericktown, Highland, Mt Gilead, Northmor along with affiliate member Elgin (girl’s golf) High Schools and Middle Schools has announced the following All League award winners and team champions.
Community Calendar
Nov 11, 2021
OngoingKnox Public Health has posted a notice on vaccine availability that will be updated regularly as conditions change.
KMAC honors All-League volleyball, cross country athletes
Nov 11, 2021
The Knox Morrow Athletic Conference (KMAC) consisting of the Cardington,Centerburg, Danville, East Knox, Fredericktown, Highland, Mt Gilead, Northmor along with affiliate member Elgin (girl’s golf) High Schools and Middle Schools would like toannounce the following All League award winners and team champions.Audrey Brininger Cardington-Lincoln Volleyball Player of the YearMichaela McGill Mt.
Let’s Talk Sports Let’s talk sportsmanship and respect
Nov 11, 2021
Let’s Talk Sports for 11-13-21 Let’s Talk sportsmanship and respect. Sports is about competition and doing your best on the field or in the arena and not getting off the gas until victory is assured.