Mount Vernon News

Miller talks golf course, lawn care decisions

By Larry Di Giovanni | Mar 31, 2020

Knox Public Health Commissioner Julie Miller said she took all weekend to decide whether to re-open Knox County golf courses — ultimately deciding to do so, effective Monday, along with lawn care companies, after mass confusion throughout the state on the issue.

Danville turns to technology for village council meetings

By Eli Chung | Mar 31, 2020

The next Danville village council meeting will be held remotely Monday, April 6 at 7 p.m. Instead of meeting in person, the council plans to meet via video conference on Zoom.

Collaboration delivers to those in need

By Eli Chung | Mar 31, 2020

As the Governor’s COVID-19 stay-at-home order is expected to continue, service providers in Knox County are coming together to offer food and medication pickup and delivery by demand.

Utica Ice Cream Festival canceled

By Nick Sabo | Mar 31, 2020

Citing health concerns, the Utica Sertoma Ice Cream Festival has been canceled for 2020.

March is now Mammal madness

By Cody Strawser | Mar 31, 2020

The cancellation of March Madness no doubt has sports fans disappointed, but a suitable replacement for the tournament could already exist in the form of a science-themed fantasy bracket that pits mammals in fierce, but fun competition with one another.

Barbara L. Dinsmore

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 31, 2020

Barbara L. Dinsmore, 68, of Mount Vernon, passed away at her home Sunday, March 29, 2020.

Shirley A. Frye

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 31, 2020

Shirley A. Frye, 80, of Sidney, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Sunday, March 29, 2020 at her residence.

Knox Community Hospital offering telemedicine options

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 31, 2020

Knox Community Hospital providers are making it easier to stay at home and see your doctor.

School closures extended

By Joshua Morrison | Mar 31, 2020

The sign at Fredericktown Junior and Senior High School points towards the district website for information.

Emergency blood drive coming to Memorial Building

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 31, 2020

The American Red Cross now faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancelations in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Senior Yellow Jackets staying ready for swan song

By Michael Rich | Mar 31, 2020

The likelihood of returning to school in time for a spring season got a little less likely with the door being shuttered through May 1, Mount Vernon senior athletes are finding any way they can to stay ready ... just in case.

Hearings suspended because of virus threat

By Eli Chung | Mar 30, 2020

Three Mount Vernon men currently awaiting trial in the Knox County Jail will not have their scheduled preliminary hearings on Friday and Monday in Mount Vernon Municipal Court.

Lawn care back in business

By Nick Sabo | Mar 30, 2020

Lawn care businesses may continue to mow, but residential landscaping services are off-limits.

Teachers finding different ways to connect with students

By Jamie Holland | Mar 30, 2020

Normal schedules for both students and teachers have been thrown for a loop recently with the extended spring break that is currently going into its third week. And both groups are trying to manage to work from home.

Making distance learning work

By Jamie Holland | Mar 30, 2020

Each grade level is doing things a bit differently when it comes to distance learning.

Fourth case of COVID-19 in Knox County announced

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 30, 2020

Knox Public Health has been notified of another Knox County resident who has tested positive for COVID-19. Similar to the last case, delayed test results arrived on the same day the individual was released from treatment.