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(Ruth) Miriam Preston

By Snyder Funeral Home, Dowds Chapel | Jun 21, 2023

(Ruth) Miriam Preston, 100, of Mount Vernon, passed away peacefully on June 18.

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Morgan Grange approves application for two new members

By Rita Smith, Morgan Grange | Jun 21, 2023

Twenty members of Morgan Grange met for their monthly meeting on June 9. Ned Campbell presided over the open meeting. Chodd Armfelt presented a program of his participation in the "Bridges to Prosperity" build in Rwanda.

Kathy 'Kat' L. Stafford

By Law-Baker Funeral Home | Jun 20, 2023

A funeral service for Kathy “Kat” L. Stafford, 60 of Utica, will be held at the Bladensburg Church of Christ located at 3817 McLarnan Rd. in Bladensburg, Ohio on Friday, June 23, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Ben McKinstry officiating.

MTVarts brings high-spirited 'Sister Act' to the Woodward Opera House

By Mount Vernon Arts Consortium | Jun 20, 2023

MTVarts, a nonprofit, all-volunteer theater company, is proud to present their production of Sister Act for seven performances July 8-16 at the historic Woodward Opera House in downtown Mount Vernon.

12 found guilty during June 16 Municipal Court session

By City of Mount Vernon Office of the Law Director | Jun 20, 2023

Judge John Thatcher found 12 guilty after arraignments and hearings were held in the Mount Vernon Municipal Court on June 16.

Fredericktown Senior Citizens welcome 5 new members

By Margaret Ann Ruhl, Grange Reporter | Jun 20, 2023

The Fredericktown Senior Citizens met on June 14, at 11:45 a.m.

Knox County Parks District hosts internship for college students in environmental field

By Bob Martin | Jun 19, 2023

For about the last decade, the Knox County Parks District has been sponsoring an internship program designed for college students planning on getting into a park-related profession.

Brenda S. Clark

By Johnson-Melick-Moreland Funeral Home | Jun 19, 2023

Brenda S. Clark, also known as Susie Eckard, 70, of Centerburg, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2023.

Blackberry Alley between Vine and Gambier streets closed until Tuesday afternoon

By Mount Vernon City Streets Department | Jun 19, 2023

Blackberry Alley will be closed between E. Vine and E. Gambier streets until 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, so that footers can be dug for construction behind 100 S. Main St.