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MOUNT VERNON, OH – September 22, 2025 – The Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau (KCCVB) has announced the appointment of Olivia Toth as its new Executive Director. Toth, a seasoned professional with a passion for community development and storytelling, will be responsible for leading the organization’s efforts to promote Knox County as a premier destination for  visitors, recreation, events and economic development. Toth brings a …

City CouncilLegislative Session9/22/2025 7:30 PMCouncil Chambers40 Public Square   Mount Vernon, OH 43050Downloads: Agenda  Agenda PacketI.Committee Meetings1.Committee Meeting Schedule 9.22.2025II.MEETING WILL RECESS UNTIL 7:30 P.M.III.Call to Order1.Roll CallIV.InvocationV.Pledge of AllegianceVI.Acceptance of Minutes1.Minutes of Sep 8, 2025 7:30 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.Utilities Minutes 09-08-20252.Streets and Public Buildings Minutes 09-08-2025IX.Liquor Control LicenseX.ProclamationXI.Persons speaking on Matters of City ConcernXII.Resolutions for Third Reading1.2025-83 : A Resolution …

Work continues on the former Mount Vernon News Building on 18 East Vine Street to convert the space to Founders Food Hall where 8 kitchens and a bar will take over the area. Construction is going very well according to Knox Area Development Foundation President Sam Filkens. Construction is set to be completed by the end of November or beginning …

10:30 AM Call to OrderDepartmental Updates10:30 AM Knox County Department of Job and Family Services11:00 AM Knox County Dog Shelter Knox County Dog Shelter Report for August 2025Resolutions to be Presented Approve Master Subscription Agreement with KnowBe4, Inc., for I.T. Security Services. Approve Utility Permit from Licking Rural Electrification for Pealer Mill Road in BrownTownship. Approve the Knox County Sheriff’s …

Mount Vernon, OH — Mental Health & Recovery for Licking and Knox Counties (MHRBoard) is proud to announce Jen Odenweller as the Knox County PAC Chair for theupcoming mental health and addiction services levy renewal campaign.Having grown up in Knox County and a local respected community leader, Jen bringsdecades of experience in service and collaboration to this vital campaign. Shepreviously …

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Knox County Coroner’s Office,  continues to actively investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Mary Warboy.  The individual was positively identified on July 25, 2025, through forensic dental analysis.  Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit are pursuing all investigative leads and examining  the possibility of foul play. Additional search warrants are …

Trapping and testing of mosquitoes in Knox County have resulted in the second positive identification of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Knox County. Knox Public Health received notification of the positive results from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). The positive sample was collected in Clinton Township near Brookwood Drive and Newark Road. Knox County joins 41 other Ohio counties …

The City of Mount Vernon’s Compensation Review Commission will meet at 4:30 p.m.on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in Council Chambers, Mount Vernon City Hall, 40Public Square, Mount Vernon, Ohio, to discuss the commission overview, election ofofficers, administrative procedures, the Treasurer’s salary scale, and any other mattersthat may come before the commission.City of Mount Vernon

10:00 AM Call to OrderResolutions to be Presented Approve Ohio Department of Development – Community Services Division –Organization Contacts Form to add Samuel Filkins, President of the Knox County AreaDevelopment Foundation, as an authorized account contact. Approve Authorized Certifications for the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC)Disbursements for Mishey Road Resurfacing. Approve Software Subscription Agreement for EZ Justice/Jury Software for the …

Legislation Passed by Mount Vernon City Council, September 8, 2025 Public Notice The following legislation was passed by Mount Vernon City Council on September 8, 2025,signed by Bruce Hawkins, President of Council, approved by Matthew Starr, Mayor, andattested by Zachary Sherman, Clerk of Council. The legislation is on file with the Clerk ofCouncil, 40 Public Square, Mount Vernon, Ohio for …