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Mount Vernon begins Mound View Cemetery expansion

The City of Mount Vernon has commenced an expansion of Mound View Cemetery to address the issue of limited burial space, driven by increasing demand.

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 24, 2025

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 24, 2025

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By Mount Vernon News Report | Jul 22, 2025

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Mount Vernon using interest-free loan to reimburse costs in the Fairgrounds Road project

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 22, 2025

The Mount Vernon City Council voted on July 14 to reimburse its Urban Improvement Fund for expenses incurred during the Fairgrounds Road Utilities Improvements and Resurfacing Project.

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Hamper appointed as clerk to Licking County Board of Commissioners

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 22, 2025

The Licking County Board of Commissioners has appointed Christel Hamper as the permanent Clerk to the Board, effective August 1.

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 22, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Opportunity Knox expects big cuts in federal funding

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 21, 2025

Opportunity Knox representatives informed the Knox County Board of Commissioners about anticipated significant cuts in funding for its adult, dislocated worker, and youth programs.

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Government events this week in Knox County: July 20-26

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 21, 2025

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 | Jul 21, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 17, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 16, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Morgan Grange #829 meeting recap

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 15, 2025

Sixteen members of Morgan Grange #829 met for their monthly meeting on Friday, July 11, 2025, with Master Will Smith presiding. Roll call was taken, and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

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Mount Vernon seeks new police station construction manager

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 15, 2025

The Mount Vernon City Council, in its recent meeting, authorized the Safety-Service Director to advertise for bids for a qualifications-based construction manager-at-risk contract for the new police station at 71 Sychar Road.

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Mount Vernon plans to clean up its junk cars ordinance

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 15, 2025

Junk cars and trailers are not permitted on Mount Vernon city streets or private property, prompting city code enforcement officials to urge the city council to revise its ordinance regarding these vehicles.