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Religious meetings this week in Knox County: Aug. 3-9

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 3, 2025

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in Knox County this week.

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Mount Vernon might allow deer hunting with bows during archery season

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 3, 2025

The Mount Vernon City Council deliberated on a deer management ordinance that would allow hunting deer with bows and crossbows during Ohio's archery hunting season at its meeting on July 28.

Family & kids events this week in Knox County: Aug. 3-9

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 3, 2025

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

Entertainment event this week in Knox County: Aug. 3-9

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 3, 2025

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

Mount Vernon City Schools waives student fees, continues free meals for 2025-26

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 3, 2025

At its July meeting, the Mount Vernon City Schools Board of Education decided to waive general school fees for all students for the 2025-26 academic year.

Ohio sales tax holiday set for August 1-14 to aid back-to-school shopping

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 3, 2025

The Ohio sales tax holiday for 2025 will take place from August 1 at 12:01 a.m. through August 14 at 11:59 p.m. The two-week event is designed to help families prepare for the upcoming school year by making purchases of clothing, supplies, and...

Mount Vernon City Schools seeks food service assistants for 2025–26 academic year

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 3, 2025

Mount Vernon City Schools has announced it is seeking full-time Food Service Assistants for the 2025–26 academic year.

Knox County Career Center Schools announces Schedule Pick Up Day for August 6

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 3, 2025

KCCC will hold its Schedule Pick Up Day on Wednesday, August 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Students and families are encouraged to scan the provided QR code to schedule an appointment time.

North Fork Local School District announces back-to-school updates

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 3, 2025

North Fork Local Schools have released their latest back-to-school updates, including key dates and procedures for Newton and Utica Elementary families.

MVCS reminds families about 2025 Ohio sales tax holiday

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 3, 2025

Mount Vernon City Schools are reminding families to take advantage of Ohio’s 2025 sales tax holiday, which runs Aug. 1–14 and offers tax-free shopping on most tangible personal property priced at $500 or less.

MVCSD Board of Education votes to drop school fees and continues free meals program

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 3, 2025

In its recent meeting, the Mount Vernon City Schools Board of Education voted to waive general school fees, including classroom supplies and course materials, for all incoming students this school year.

Mount Vernon expands Mound View Cemetery with over 1,200 new grave sites

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 3, 2025

The City of Mount Vernon has initiated the expansion of Mound View Cemetery to address increasing demand and limited burial space.

Mount Vernon honors Volunteers of the Year for 2025

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 3, 2025

The City of Mount Vernon has announced its Volunteers of the Year for 2025.

Registration portal for returning students opens on July 28

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 3, 2025

Fredericktown Local School District posted that the registration portal for returning students will open at 10 AM on Monday, July 28.

Mount Vernon Softball searching for energetic, driven coach

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 2, 2025

After a successful season characterized by teamwork and determination, the Mount Vernon High School softball program is seeking to expand its coaching staff for the 2025-26 season.

Mount Vernon unites football programs with community fest and youth kickoff

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 2, 2025

Football season is set to commence in Mount Vernon as the Fighting Jackets unite both youth and varsity athletes for the anticipated Jackets Football Fest.