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Ohio Magazine names Mount Vernon among best hometowns in annual issue

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 7, 2025

Ohio Magazine has named Mount Vernon as one of five standout locations in its annual Best Hometowns issue, set for release on November 1.

Utility box art project celebrates untold stories of music & arts in Mount Vernon

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 7, 2025

Downtown Mount Vernon is set to receive a new artistic addition through a utility box art project launched by the Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) in collaboration with Experience Mount Vernon.

Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 7, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

Mount Vernon Municipal Court: 329 cases on docket, Aug. 11-15, 2025

By Mount Vernon News Report | Aug 7, 2025

The following 329 cases are on the Mount Vernon Municipal Court docket for the week of Aug. 11-15, 2025

American Red Cross Central & Southern Ohio Region offers free A1C screening and $15 gift card for August blood donors

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 6, 2025

The American Red Cross Central & Southern Ohio Region has announced an initiative for blood donors between August 1 and 28, 2025.

Fredericktown Police Department to increase school zone patrols and urge safety as classes resume

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 6, 2025

The Fredericktown Police Department has announced an initiative to increase school zone patrols starting August 7, 2025.

Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 6, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

37th Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival kicks off Aug. 7

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 6, 2025

The premier cultural celebration returns to the streets of Downtown Mount Vernon. Starting Thu, Aug. 7, the 37th annual Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival (MVMAF) will have a packed schedule of performances.

MVN 08.11-08.17 Gov

By Mount Vernon News Report | Aug 6, 2025

MVN 08.11-08.17 Gov

When the Clock Strikes Twelve: Midnight Madness Unites Utica Football Team

By Jacey Snyder | Aug 5, 2025

The month of August brings a new kind of practice for football teams preparing for the upcoming season. Starting August 1 at 12:00 a.m. sharp, teams are allowed to engage in full-contact drills with pads on.

Knox Public Health announces Big Latch On event for Breastfeeding Awareness Month

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 5, 2025

Knox Public Health has announced that the Breastfeeding Network of Knox County will host a Big Latch On event on August 16 to mark Breastfeeding Awareness Month.

Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 5, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

Knox County hosts inaugural Biketoberfest celebrating cycling and community

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 5, 2025

The Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced the launch of the first-ever Knox County Biketoberfest.

The Works announces fundraising event to support new educational initiative

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 5, 2025

The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology is hosting a fundraising event on August 21, 2025, at 6 PM in its LeFevre Courtyard.

Teen Advisory Council of Knox County holds Color For A Cause Race

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 5, 2025

The Teen Advisory Council of Knox County (TAC) invites the community to participate in the Color For A Cause Race on Saturday, Aug. 16.

Mount Vernon’s Summer Front Porch Concert Series ends Aug. 15

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 5, 2025

This year's Summer Front Porch Concert returns to the streets of Mount Vernon for one final evening on Aug. 15, capping off a season of community and music with an evening of performances, local art and spirited fun.