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Mount Vernon applies for $1.4 million in grant funds

The Mount Vernon City Council has unanimously approved a resolution to apply for up to $1.4 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 25, 2024

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Lemmon Development approved for Upper Gilchrist villas, apartmtents

The Mount Vernon City Council has given the green light to a comprehensive development plan by Lemmon Development. The proposal entails the construction of 108 village units and 48 apartment units on an Upper Gilchrist Road property.

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 25, 2024

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 25, 2024

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Video shows soil excavation, alteration at Ohio industrial solar site despite developers claiming otherwise

By Mount Vernon News reports | Apr 24, 2024

A video has surfaced showing crews engaged in soil excavation activities at a solar development site in Southwest Ohio, contradicting claims made by developers regarding their environmental practices.

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 23, 2024

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Joel Mazza to receive Outstanding Historical Preservation award

By Mount Vernon News Report | Apr 23, 2024

The Knox County Landmarks Foundation will have its annual open meeting on April 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Knox County Historical Society at 875 Harcourt Rd, Mount Vernon, Ohio.

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Ohio Power Siting Board staff recommends rejecting Marion County industrial solar project: 'The strong opposition documented to the project is especially noteworthy and compelling'

By Mount Vernon News reports | Apr 23, 2024

In a significant development, the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) staff has recommended the denial of the proposed Chestnut Solar Project in Marion County, based on a recently released staff report.

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 22, 2024

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Government events this week in Knox County: April 21-27

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 22, 2024

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

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 18, 2024

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 17, 2024

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Knox Area Development Foundation appoints Shipley as downtown experience coordinator

By Mount Vernon News Report | Apr 16, 2024

The Area Development Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Emily Shipley as the Downtown Experience Coordinator.

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Knox County JFS recognizes National Child Abuse Prevention Month

By Mount Vernon News Report | Apr 16, 2024

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 16, 2024

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Letter to the Editor: Keesee: '73 per cent of voters in one race rejected solar farmland'

By Drenda Keesee, Republican Primary Commissioner Candidate | Apr 15, 2024

In response to Patti Baker Ray attempting to challenge Knox counties' referendum against solar farmland based on the recent election, she neglected to add to the election totals Bob Phillips’ votes, also an anti-solar candidate.

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 15, 2024

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Government events this week in Knox County: April 14-20

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 15, 2024

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

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Mount Vernon City Council approves full-time recreation director's pay

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 12, 2024

The Mount Vernon City Council has established the base salary for a full-time recreation director at $55,000 per year.

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Mount Vernon to buy $112,000 work truck

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 12, 2024

Mount Vernon Safety Service Director, Tanner Salyers, has been granted authorization by the city council to purchase a work truck for the Water and Wastewater Department.

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Mount Vernon City Council joins another co-op purchasing program

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 12, 2024

The Mount Vernon City Council has sanctioned the city's involvement in the Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative Purchasing Program. This initiative aims to procure goods and services required by the city at more affordable rates.

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