Mount Vernon News

Cruelty has nothing to do with greatness

By Jill Grubb | Jun 30, 2023

“They’re missing out on some great people,” said an international student.

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By Staff | Jun 29, 2023

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Mount Vernon pet grooming salon named one of Ohio's 10 best

By Gregory Burnett | Jun 29, 2023

After 22 years of catering to dog owners keen on carefully coiffing their pooches, David Ulery-Hart was surprised to learn his pet grooming business was named one of Ohio’s 10 best.

Protecting our state constitution

By Scott Allan Pullins | Jun 29, 2023

I write in response to the Ethan Reynolds letter of June 26, 2023, where he alleges that State Issue One would harm our democracy. First, we do not live in a democracy, we live in a constitutional republic.

Knox County Police blotter May 1-31

By Mount Vernon News Report | Jun 29, 2023

Knox County Police blotter May 1-31

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North Central Ohio Summer League recaps

By Mike Blake | Jun 29, 2023

In softball, Centerburg, Danville and Loudonville are playing in the eight-team North Central Ohio (NCO) Summer League that includes Ashland Crestview, Johnstown, Northwestern, Norwayne and Mapleton.

Mount Gilead Patrol Post hosts open house, partners with Parton's Imagination Library

By Bob Pepalis | Jun 29, 2023

The Mount Gilead Post and its commander, Lt. Coby Holloway, hosted an open house yesterday for members of the communities it serves, which includes Knox County.

Hilliar Township trustees named as grand marshals of the Heart Of Ohio USA Days festival parade for 2023

By Candy McCracken | Jun 29, 2023

The Heart of Ohio USA Days Association has named the 2023 parade Grand Marshalls with the theme “Hilliar Township Trustees: Caring for your Park, Roads and Cemeteries.”

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Mount Vernon air quality falls to unhealthy level

By Bob Pepalis | Jun 28, 2023

Ohio EPA issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality. The advisory is in effect through the end of Wednesday, June 28.

Greer Street closed for manhole repair again

By Mount Vernon City Streets Department | Jun 28, 2023

Greer Street is closed again this morning, Wednesday, June 28, for more manhole repair on the same stretch between Coshocton Avenue and Chestnut Street.

Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council seeks applications for new members

By Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council | Jun 27, 2023

The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council membership is recruiting new applicants interested in serving on the statewide council that advocates on behalf of and funds initiatives to improve the lives of Ohioans with developmental disabilities.

Area Agency on Aging awarded funding to provide vaccination outreach to older adults and people wiith disabilities

By Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging | Jun 27, 2023

The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging Inc. received funding from USAging’s Aging and Disability Vaccination Collaborative (ADVC).

Young recognized as Volunteer of the Year

By Cleo Redd Fisher Museum | Jun 27, 2023

Tom Young, of Loudonville, was recently honored by the Cleo Redd Fisher Museum as the museum’s Volunteer of the Year.

KCH to hold free Doc Talk on low back pain

By Knox Community Hospital | Jun 27, 2023

Join us for a free Doc Talk on July 18, from 5 to 6 p.m. Dr. Andrew McNicol will inform us about the causes and treatment options for one of the most common concerns – low back pain.

Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival Flower Show set for August

By Jo Ann Graham, Past President of the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs | Jun 27, 2023

After a three-year absence, the Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival Flower Show will once again be back and sponsored by the Knox County Garden Clubs.

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Clever Clovers learn about Hocking Hills State Park, breeding rabbits and confetti salsa

By Clever Clovers 4-H Club | Jun 27, 2023

Exploring the outdoors, breeding rabbits and preparing a healthful snack were topics of demonstrations given by members of Mount Vernon’s Clever Clovers 4-H Club at their May 15 and June 5 meetings.

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Knox Community Hospital launches new cancer support group

By Knox Community Hospital | Jun 27, 2023

Knox Community Hospital is proud to begin offering a Women’s Cancer Support Group to women of Knox and surrounding counties.

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Summer Crisis Program starts July 1

By Ohio Department of Development | Jun 27, 2023

The Ohio Department of Development and your Area Agency on Aging will help income-eligible Ohioans stay cool during the hot summer months. The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program provides eligible Ohioans assistance paying an electric bill or assistance paying for central air conditioning repairs. The program runs from July 1 to Sept. 30.