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Mount Vernon processing lone taxi business application

Mount Vernon is processing one application for a taxicab business following discussion at a recent Public Utilities Commission meeting.

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 8, 2026

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

By S. K. Holmes | Jun 8, 2026

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Government events to take place in Knox County June 7-13

By S. K. Holmes | Jun 8, 2026

The following happenings are planned in Knox County throughout this week.

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Fredericktown Local School District announces free family music events at Columbus Commons

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 6, 2026

Fredericktown Local School District invites families to free summer music concerts at Columbus Commons.

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Knox County Foundation awards over $1.3 million in scholarships to 484 students

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 6, 2026

The Knox County Foundation awarded over $1.3 million in scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic year.

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Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon honors six students with John Philip Sousa Awards

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 4, 2026

The Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon recognized six local high school students with John Philip Sousa Awards at its annual luncheon.

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By S. K. Holmes | Jun 4, 2026

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Hiawatha Water Park opens for the season in Mount Vernon

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 2, 2026

The City of Mount Vernon announced that Hiawatha Water Park is now open for the season.

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Knox County's local government meeting today at 10 am

By S. K. Holmes | Jun 2, 2026

Knox County City Council Meeting starting at 10 am today — here's what you need to know!

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Knox County recognized for excellence in financial reporting

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 2, 2026

​Knox County has earned national recognition for its commitment to transparency and excellence in financial reporting.

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City of Mount Vernon seeks applicants for shift operator eligibility list

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 1, 2026

The City of Mount Vernon is preparing an eligibility list for future Shift Operator openings at its water and wastewater plants.

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Mount Vernon, Knox Land Bank team to fix North Norton Street

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 1, 2026

The Knox County Land Bank is leading a $33,325 project aimed at stabilizing North Norton Street in Mount Vernon.

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Knox County supervisors get FMLA training

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 1, 2026

More than 30 Knox County supervisors participated in recent Family and Medical Leave Act training.

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Knox County Jail security upgrade begins

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 1, 2026

Knox County Jail's security retrofit project is expected to finish next week following recent updates at a commissioners' meeting.

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Knox County hosts Local Government Meetings today

By S. K. Holmes | Jun 1, 2026

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Knox County to hold government meetings May 31 - June 6

By S. K. Holmes | Jun 1, 2026

Here are the events planned for Knox County during the week.

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Mount Vernon Fire Department announces new hires and promotions

By Mount Vernon News | May 31, 2026

The Mount Vernon Fire Department has welcomed two new full-time firefighter/paramedics and promoted two existing members.

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MVN 06.15 to 06.21 Family/Community

By Mount Vernon News | May 31, 2026

MVN 06.15 to 06.21 Family/Community

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This June's government events in Knox County

By S. K. Holmes | May 31, 2026

The following events are scheduled to take place in Knox County this month.

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By Mount Vernon News | May 31, 2026

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