Mount Vernon News

Mount Vernon Municipal Court Active Warrants

By Submitted content | Jun 30, 2021

The Mount Vernon Municipal Court reported the following individual had active warrants as of June 24, 2021.

Harriet Edmister

By Press release submission | Jun 30, 2021

Harriet Edmister

Change of Name of Kynnlie Sophia Mauro to Kynnlie Sophia Brownfield

By Press release submission | Jun 30, 2021

Change of Name of Kynnlie Sophia Mauro to Kynnlie Sophia Brownfield

Change of Name of Kendallie Hope Pitz to Kendallie Hope Brownfield

By Press release submission | Jun 30, 2021

Change of Name of Kendallie Hope Pitz to Kendallie Hope Brownfield

Road Closure Extension: Potwin Street

By Submission | Jun 30, 2021

Road Closure Extension: Location: Potwin Street

MV wrestler Blankenhorn shines in national showcase

By Geoff Cowles | Jun 29, 2021

The final curtain came down on the scholastic wrestling season back in March.

Mount Vernon City Council considers asking Mayor to dismiss Dzik

By Bob Pepalis | Jun 29, 2021

A resolution of no confidence in Safety-Service Director Rick Dzik was introduced in Mount Vernon City Council’s Monday meeting, calling for the mayor to dismiss him.

MVGSL roundup: Big 1st inning leads VFW by Lady Pups in 6U finale

By Staff report | Jun 28, 2021

Lady Pups pushed 12 runs across the plate in the top of the first inning, but VFW came back with eight in the bottom half and rolled from there to a 23-13 win to finish off the Mount Vernon Girls Softball League 6U play on June 23 at Memorial Park.

United Producers Inc., week of June 25

By Submission | Jun 28, 2021

Market report from United Producers Inc. for the week of June 25.

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Number of foster children in Knox County back down to pre-pandemic level, county director says

By David Beasley | Jun 28, 2021

Thousands of children live in foster homes in Ohio and Northeast Ohio Adoption Services is asking for people to help support the children and foster parents, even if they can't foster children themselves.

Car show is a new feature of First Fridays' comeback

By David Beasley | Jun 28, 2021

First Fridays are back in downtown Mount Vernon as the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, and one of the new features is a car show sponsored by A-Plus Auto Brokers of Mount Vernon.

Make every bite count with whole-grain popcorn snacks

By Family Features | Jun 28, 2021

As many people start getting back into normal routines, they're returning to familiar on-the-go lifestyles by heading back to work, traveling to new destinations and enjoying time with loved ones.

Little Uncle Sammy and Little Miss Liberty

By Submission | Jun 28, 2021

Our new Little Uncle Sammy and Little Miss Liberty 2021 are Master Parker Penman and Miss Shelly Clarke!

Letter to the Editor, 06.30.21

By Submission | Jun 28, 2021

I want to give a shout out and big thanks to the volunteer manager/s and other volunteers with the responsibility of the Kokosing Gap Trail.

Opportunity Knox is holding a Resume Drop-Off Event

By Hannah DeVolld | Jun 28, 2021

Opportunity Knox Employment Center, the workforce division of Knox County Job and Family Services, is planning to host a Resume Drop-Off Event, July 13-15.

Hometown Heroes recognition to be focus of July's First Friday celebration

By Robert Hadley | Jun 28, 2021

As the city's First Friday celebration makes its July appearance — the second since its post-pandemic return — it does so with a theme: Hometown Heroes.

MVGSL roundup: McCann hits for cycle to help Jeld Wen win 8U title

By Staff report | Jun 28, 2021

Jeld Wen took control with six runs in the first inning and held off a late rally to beat Dugan Energy 19-13 to capture the Mount Vernon Girls Softball League 8U championship on Thursday, at Memorial Park.