Mount Vernon News

Loudonville man dies from COVID-19

By Nick Sabo | Jun 30, 2020

A Loudonville senior citizen who died Thursday from COVID-19 may be Ashland County’s first coronavirus death.

Dorothy Louise (Hoffman) Andrews

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 30, 2020

Dorothy Louise (Hoffman) Andrews passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Karen L. Holland

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 30, 2020

Karen L. Holland, 67, of Mount Vernon, was called home to the Lord Friday, June 26, 2020, in the presence of her loving family.

Marguerite ‘Margot’ McLeod

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 30, 2020

Marguerite “Margot” McLeod, 94, of Gambier, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020, at the Ohio Eastern Star Home.

Rodney L. Shock Sr.

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 30, 2020

Rodney L. Shock Sr., 66, of Mount Vernon passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Centerburg Pointe.

Vinson H. Tate

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 30, 2020

Vinson H. Tate, 85, of Howard passed away Monday, June 29, 2020, at Inniswood Village in Westerville, surrounded by his loving family.

A funeral service for George Roger White, 83, of Martinsburg will be held 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at Martinsburg Church of Christ, 126 South St., Martinsburg, with Pastor Ben McKinstry officiating.

Fireworks not always fun

By Jamie Holland | Jun 30, 2020

The Fourth of July is just around the corner and even though there are very few big fireworks displays going on, that won’t stop people from celebrating in their ways, with their fireworks. But fireworks can be terrifying for both pets and some veterans.

Dorothy L. Andrews

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 29, 2020

Dorothy L. Andrews, 96, of Mount Vernon, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at her residence.

Patricia Lynn (Wolfe) Beegle

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 29, 2020

Born in Lima on St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) 1949, Patricia “Patty” Beegle was a longtime resident of the Findlay area.

Karen Holland

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 29, 2020

Karen Holland, 67, of Mount Vernon passed away Friday, June 26, 2020, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.

Marguerite McLeod

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 29, 2020

Marguerite McLeod, 94, of Gambier, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020, at the Ohio Eastern Star Home.

Rodney Shock

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 29, 2020

Rodney Shock, 66, of Mount Vernon, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Centerburg Pointe.

Ozzie Elvin Stroud Jr.

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 29, 2020

Ozzie Elvin Stroud Jr., 28, of Mount Vernon, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 21, 2020, at his residence.

‘Lion-hearted’ East Knox class graduates

By Jamie Holland | Jun 29, 2020

The rain held off just long enough for the East Knox Class of 2020. The class members got the graduation they have been so patiently waiting for after the COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to large indoor gatherings.