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Burr Alley to close for sidewalk reconstruction from July 22 to August 5

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 25, 2025

Burr Alley, located between East High Street and East Vine Street, will be closed for sidewalk reconstruction.

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Knox Public Health announces Back-to-School Immunization Clinics

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 25, 2025

Knox Public Health has announced the organization of Back-to-School Immunization Clinics throughout Knox County to assist families in preparing for the upcoming school year.

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MVNU athletics names Mark Pratt head softball coach

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 25, 2025

The Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) Athletics announced the appointment of Mark Pratt as the new head softball coach on Thursday, July 24.

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Mount Vernon begins Mound View Cemetery expansion

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 24, 2025

The City of Mount Vernon has commenced an expansion of Mound View Cemetery to address the issue of limited burial space, driven by increasing demand.

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PowerConneX 1 project in New Albany gets approved

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 24, 2025

The Ohio Power Siting Board has given the green light for the construction of a 120-megawatt natural gas-fired electric generation facility in New Albany and Licking County.

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Mount Vernon athletes clock impressive top speeds on the field

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 24, 2025

Speed remains a significant asset for the Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets, as recent player tracking data from Titan Sports has highlighted several notable performances.

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Former standout Cordi Richert returns to inspire Danville softball team

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 24, 2025

The Danville Blue Devils softball program received a boost this summer from one of its own.

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Rudrick offers softball lessons backed by all-state honors

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 24, 2025

Local standout Hailey Rudrick is offering catching and hitting lessons to young athletes aiming to enhance their softball skills.

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Mount Vernon Municipal Court: 119 cases on docket, July 28-Aug. 1, 2025

By Mount Vernon News Report | Jul 24, 2025

The following 119 cases are on the Mount Vernon Municipal Court docket for the week of July 28-Aug. 1, 2025

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 24, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Heat advisory issued for parts of Ohio with index values up to 104 degrees

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 24, 2025

The National Weather Service in Cleveland, Ohio, has issued a heat advisory for Thursday.

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Storytime with Miss Morgan returns to Gambier Community Library

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 24, 2025

Storytime sessions with Miss Morgan will commence on August 26, 2025, at the Gambier Community Library.

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Sidewalk reconstruction prompts temporary closure of Blocker Alley

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 23, 2025

Blocker Alley, located between Lawn Avenue and East Vine Street, will be closed for sidewalk reconstruction.

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Snyder Alley closed for sidewalk work between East High and East Vine Streets

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 23, 2025

Snyder Alley will be closed between East High Street and East Vine Street for sidewalk reconstruction.

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First Baptist Church in Mount Vernon hosts rummage and bake sale fundraiser

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 23, 2025

The First Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, Ohio, is set to host its third annual Rummage and Bake Sale on August 16, 2025.

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Bates receives 2025 Jessica Gall scholarship

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 23, 2025

Grace Bates has been named the 2025 recipient of the Jessica Gall Scholarship.

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Middle School Star Emanuel Woods II earns Syracuse offer after Top Dawg Showcase

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 23, 2025

Emanuel Woods II, a wide receiver and defensive back from Mount Vernon Middle School in Ohio, has received an early college football offer from Syracuse University.

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Jackets softball hosts two-day youth clinic in August

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 23, 2025

Mount Vernon Jackets Softball is set to host a two-day skills clinic for young athletes on August 4-5, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the high school fields.

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Old Dutchman’s Ashcraft says catfish season is booming: ‘I've had significantly more catfish traffic than anything else’

By Mount Vernon News Outdoors | Jul 22, 2025

If you ask Courtney Ashcraft, fourth-generation owner of Old Dutchman Bait Shop in Westerville, there's no doubt which fish is stealing the show this summer.

Death Notice: Patsy Samples

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 22, 2025

DANVILLE - Patsy Samples, 93, died July 17, 2025.

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