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Obituary: Marjorie ‘Margie’ Lenk Hollish

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 12, 2025

Marjorie “Margie” Lenk Hollish, 88, began charming everyone in Heaven on August 6, 2025. At the time of her passing, Margie was living in Tucson, Ariz., with her husband of more than 58 years, Joe — but her life spanned multiple cities, states, and continents, all of which were positively touched by her presence.

Utica's strong finish secures fourth in Licking County League golf tournament

By Jacey Snyder | Aug 12, 2025

Utica's Strong Finish Secures Fourth in Licking County League Golf Tournament

Archery season for deer will open inside Mount Vernon city limits

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 12, 2025

When Ohio's archery season opens at the end of September for white-tailed deer, hunters in Mount Vernon will be permitted to harvest them on private property within city limits.

Fredericktown Old School Car Show drives support for a meaningful cause

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 12, 2025

Families are invited to enjoy a car show for a cause, which takes place at 117 Columbus Road, Fredericktown, Ohio.

Friends of the Licking County Library hosts two-day book sale

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 12, 2025

The Friends of the Licking County Library will be having two book sales before the end of August.

Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 12, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

Budget-friendly finds at Mount Vernon Wedding Resale Market

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 12, 2025

A wedding resale market will be hosted on Sunday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gambier Street Commons, 14 E. Gambier St., Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050.

Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets tie for third at Kokosing Valley Tennis Invitational

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 12, 2025

The Mount Vernon High School girls' tennis team achieved a tie for third place at the 11th Annual Kokosing Valley Community Tennis Association High School Girls’ Tennis Team Invitational.

Fredericktown Schools welcome new kindergarten teacher Mollie Pentz

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 12, 2025

Fredericktown Local Schools is introducing a new member to its kindergarten team this academic year: Mollie Pentz.

Northridge Local School District Board of Education schedules special meeting for August 12

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 11, 2025

Northridge Local Schools announced that the Board of Education will hold a special meeting on August 12, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. to address start-up business for the 2025–2026 school year.

Mount Vernon football fans rally for 2025 Gridiron Club kickoff

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 11, 2025

With just 12 days remaining until the first kickoff under the Friday night lights at Energy Field, Mount Vernon Yellow Jacket football fans are preparing for the 2025 Gridiron Club season.

Yellow Jackets’ Rickett commits to Otterbein University Football

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 11, 2025

Mount Vernon High School senior Caleb Rickett has committed to Otterbein University, where he will continue his academic and athletic pursuits by joining the Cardinals football program.