Mount Vernon News

Day-use facility to complement Children’s Resource Center

By Larry Di Giovanni | Jan 31, 2020

Knox County Commissioners approved a bid award Thursday of $1,900,200 to GreenHeart Companies of Boardman for construction of the Family and Children’s Resource Center.

Ryan Joseph Marshall

By Mount Vernon News | Jan 31, 2020

Ryan Joseph Marshall, 31, of Mount Vernon, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 28, 2020, surrounded by his family.

Romine named youth pastor at Lifepoint

By Cody Strawser | Jan 31, 2020

The purpose of Lifepoint Church is in its name: to help people draw Life from God and to Point people to God.

Jackets’ trio highlights win at Highland

By Michael Rich | Jan 31, 2020

There were three matchups that Mount Vernon wrestling coach Nate Cornell was especially looking forward to at Highland Thursday night, and the Yellow Jackets made it a clean sweep.

Lofts of Mount Vernon set for summertime opening

By Larry Di Giovanni | Jan 31, 2020

The name was unveiled for 16 upper-level downtown condominiums during a Thursday morning media tour of the ongoing construction: the Lofts of Mount Vernon.

Fill ‘er up!

By Joshua Morrison | Jan 31, 2020

The fourth gas station on Coshocton Avenue opened this morning, as Walmart, 1575 Coshocton Road, celebrated with a donation to first responders and a ribbon-cutting.

Coach ordered to pay back softball team

By Eli Chung | Jan 31, 2020

A former coach was ordered to pay restitution and participate in a probation program Jan. 22 in Knox County Common Pleas Court after stealing more than $6,000 from his softball team.

Flu closes Columbia Elementary

By Nick Sabo | Jan 31, 2020

A Mount Vernon elementary was closed today due to a high numbers of sick kids out with the flu.

Rinehart, Founder of Gospel Patrons, to speak at MVNU

By Mount Vernon News | Jan 31, 2020

Some are called to preach the Gospel. Others are called to be patrons of the Gospel. John Rinehart, author of “Gospel Patrons” and “Giving Together,” will speak at Mount Vernon Nazarene University on Thursday, Feb. 6, to share a message of how generosity can impact God’s kingdom.

Nuisance violations down; problem owner-occupied properties up

By Mount Vernon News | Jan 30, 2020

Over the past three years, Mount Vernon’s nuisance property violations have been declining according to a report by Greg Bemiller, the City’s Property Maintenance Enforcement Officer.

Food inspection fees up 25%

By Larry Di Giovanni | Jan 30, 2020

Annual fees for food safety program inspections have increased 25 percent following three recent readings and one public hearing before the Knox County Health Department board.

Knox beekeepers association to hold beekeeping classes

By Mount Vernon News | Jan 30, 2020

Have you ever wanted to keep honeybees and just didn’t know how to get started?

Grand jury indicts man, woman for area thefts

By Eli Chung | Jan 30, 2020

A Columbus woman and a Thornville man were indicted Monday by the Knox County grand jury for breaking and entering, theft and motor vehicle theft in relation to an attempted burglary Jan. 25.

Jerry Dean Belcher

By Mount Vernon News | Jan 30, 2020

Jerry Dean Belcher, 67, of Marengo, passed away peacefully Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

United Way offers assistance in claiming federal tax credit

By Mount Vernon News | Jan 30, 2020

Free tax preparation assistance is available at United Way of Knox County through the financial stability initiative and new partnership with the IRS.

Columbia Elementary to close on Friday related to cases of flu

By Mount Vernon News | Jan 30, 2020

In a letter sent home to parents, Mount Vernon City Schools Superintendent William Seder cited a large number of absences due to influenza at Columbia Elementary forcing it's closure on Friday, January 31, 2020

Jailer rejects plea deal, case headed for trial

By Eli Chung | Jan 30, 2020

Former Knox County Jail deputy Jason Hess, 32, Howard, rejected a plea deal Wednesday and has rescheduled for jury trial, according to Knox County Common Pleas Court records.