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Community Roots hosts 2nd Annual Pumpkin Smash

Community Roots, an all-volunteer non-profit organization in Mount Vernon, is inviting the community to turn the Halloween decorations, particularly pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns, into compost.

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 10, 2025

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Free food from Mount Vernon churches and bistro

Three Mount Vernon organizations are offering free food to the community this month.

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 10, 2025

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This week's entertainment events in Knox County: Nov. 9-15

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 9, 2025

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Knox County this week.

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Family and kids events lineup in Knox County for Nov. 9-15

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 9, 2025

Don't miss out on these family and kids events happening in Knox County this week.

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Food, shops, and Santa this November in Utica

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 9, 2025

Exciting events are happening in Utica this month! Look forward to a spaghetti dinner and shopping sprees.

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Local author Jerry Kelly to present Hitchhiking Memoir at BFEC

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 4, 2025

The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County will host a special author event featuring Jerry Kelly on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Brown Family Environmental Center...

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Utica FFA Alumni Farm Toy Show returns for 35th Year on Nov. 16

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 4, 2025

The 35th Annual Utica FFA Alumni Farm Toy Show will be held Sunday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Utica High School, located at 260 North Jefferson Street in Utica. Admission is $3, and children under 12 are admitted free with an adult.

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MVN 11.17 to 11.23 Family/Community

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 4, 2025

MVN 11.17 to 11.23 Family/Community

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Float entries now accepted for 2025 Mount Vernon Holiday Parade

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 4, 2025

Experience Mount Vernon has announced that registration for its upcoming 2025 Mount Vernon Holiday Parade must be submitted no later than Sunday, Nov. 16.

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Family classic ‘The Little Princess’ opens at Crossroads Theater

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 4, 2025

Adapted from the novel by Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett, “The Little Princess” will be performed for two consecutive weeks at Crossroads Theater.

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Family and kids events lineup in Knox County for Nov. 2-8

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 2, 2025

Don't miss out on these family and kids events happening in Knox County this week.

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Entertainment event this week in Knox County: Nov. 2-8

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 2, 2025

Don't miss out on this entertainment event happening in Knox County this week.

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Family and kids events this November in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 30, 2025

Don't miss out on these family and kids s happening in Knox County this month.

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This November's entertainment events in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 30, 2025

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Knox County this month.

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Fredericktown to host 25th Annual Christmas Walk and Auction

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 28, 2025

The 25th Annual Christmas Walk and Charity Auction will take place Saturday, Dec. 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. in downtown Fredericktown, offering family-friendly festivities while raising funds for local organizations.