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Development, zoning should reflect the needs and values of community not special interests

As Ohio navigates the complexities of growth and development, a significant and contentious debate has emerged in central Ohio regarding the extent of control local governments and residents should have over development and housing projects in their areas.

By Mount Vernon News Editorial Board | Mar 11, 2024

Mount Vernon's Holiday Cheer Clouded by Open Road Renewables Sponsorship

The holiday events schedule for Mount Vernon was recently released by Experience-Mount-Vernon and we were surprised to see that Open Road Renewables is the primary sponsor.

By Ben and Sarah Dean | Nov 29, 2023

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Setting the record straight on "Sustainable 2050"

By Mount Vernon News Editorial | Oct 16, 2023

The Mount Vernon News stands by every word of its story dated Oct. 4, which reported the city council’s passage of a resolution at its Sept. 28 meeting.

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Letter to the editor from Mount Vernon Mayor Matthew Starr: 'The legislation does not pledge the City to prohibit the use of natural gas and other fossil fuels'

By Matthew Starr, Mayor of Mount Vernon | Oct 16, 2023

On Oct. 4, 2023, The Mount Vernon News published an anonymous article -- headlined "Mount Vernon City Council passes resolution promising to "pursue" the replacement of natural gas and coal with solar power" -- that completely mischaracterizes the subject at hand.

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Letter to the editor: 'I and others called the city police; they do not kill sick animals'

By Martha Lou Baker | Oct 2, 2023

Last week we had a sick skunk wander into our yard.

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Letter to the editor: 'As the war in Ukraine grinds on America needs to support the Ukrainian's fight for freedom against Russian aggression'

By Douglas Mclarnan | Oct 2, 2023

As the war in Ukraine grinds on America needs to support the Ukrainian's fight for freedom against Russian aggression.

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Schwenke: ‘Pilot Mountain is a prominent landmark at the transition of the Appalachian Mountains’

By Clark Schwenke | Sep 26, 2023

This month, I had the opportunity to take a week long vacation to Oak Island, North Carolina with my wife and daughter.

Demasi: Lead author of Cochrane mask review responds to Fauci's dismissal of evidence

By Maryanne Demasi, Ph.D. | Sep 14, 2023

Demasi: Lead author of Cochrane mask review responds to Fauci's dismissal of evidence

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Brown: 'Today I hope my colleagues will join me in standing in solidarity with thousands of UAW workers in Ohio'

By U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) | Sep 14, 2023

Brown: 'Today I hope my colleagues will join me in standing in solidarity with thousands of UAW workers in Ohio'

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Senator Vance: America cannot afford to auction off its industrial base

By U.S. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) | Sep 8, 2023

Senator Vance: America cannot afford to auction off its industrial base

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LifeWise Academy coming to Fredericktown Elementary School

By Tammy Partington | Sep 8, 2023

LifeWise Academy coming to Fredericktown Elementary School

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President Biden, come to East Palestine and bring FEMA with you

By Jessica Conard, East Palestine Resident | Sep 1, 2023

President Biden, come to East Palestine and bring FEMA with you

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What they are saying…Sept. 2

By Mount Vernon News Report | Aug 31, 2023

What they are saying…Sept. 2

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Senator Vance slams Merrick Garland over the DOJ’s politicized investigation into SpaceX

By U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) | Aug 31, 2023

Senator Vance slams Merrick Garland over the DOJ’s politicized investigation into SpaceX

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Response to Scott Pullins

By Mount Vernon News Report | Aug 31, 2023

Response to Scott Pullins

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What they are saying…Aug. 26

By Mount Vernon News Report | Aug 31, 2023

What they are saying…Aug. 26

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Ohio Manufacturers' Association commends governor's veto of utility language in budget

By Jamie Karl, Managing Director, Communication Services | Aug 17, 2023

The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association (OMA) commends Gov. Mike DeWine for vetoing “economic development” language in the state’s operating budget (House Bill 33) that would have made significant, anti-consumer changes to Ohio utility law.

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What they are saying Aug. 5: Local lawmakers speak out

By Mount Vernon News Report | Aug 9, 2023

What they are saying Aug. 5

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COMMENTARY: Vance: ‘The problem is the fact that the Department of Justice has been corrupted under the Biden administration’

By U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) | Aug 9, 2023

U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) delivered the remarks below on the U.S. Senate Floor on July 27, noting why he is withholding any nominations for the Department of Justice put forth by the the administration of President Joe Biden.

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What you are saying Aug. 5: “What do you think of the ballot measure raising the bar to pass a constitutional amendment?”

By Mount Vernon News Report | Aug 5, 2023

Locals were asked “What do you think of the ballot measure raising the bar to pass a constitutional amendment?”