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Sophia Zoldak, a recent Mount Vernon High School graduate in2023 and cadet in Knox County Career Center’s (KCCC) Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps(JROTC) program, has been appointed to the United State Air Force Academy in ColoradoSprings, Colorado by the United State Air Force and the United States Space Force. The Air Force Academy accepts only the best of the best. …

MOUNT VERNON, June 20, 2023 – The City of Mount Vernon and The Salvation Army arepleased to announce Pour It Forward, a new initiative beginning July 1 that will allow interestedresidents to help out their neighbors by assisting them with their utility bills. This donation-based program will allow qualified utility customers to maintain their access to cleanwater through the generosity …

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, OH. Performances are at 7:30 pm on weeknights and Saturdays, and 2:00 pm on Sundays. When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the …

MOUNT VERNON – Judge John Thatcher found twelve guilty after arraignments andhearings were held in the Mount Vernon Municipal Court on June 16, 2023. Samantha Cunningham, 30 of Mount Vernon, was found guilty of Possessing CriminalTools. The Court sentenced her to 90 days in jail with credit for time served. Dylan King, 21 of Mount Vernon, was found guilty of …

CLEVELAND, Ohio — On Wednesday, the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) announced that a total of 1,183 student-athletes have been named to the 2022-23 NCAC Academic Honor Roll following the completion of the academic year. The honorees were selected from all nine full-time NCAC institutions and two affiliate members. Each full-time institution had at least 44 student-athletes named to the …

MOUNT VERNON,– In about a month, Mount Vernon will begin removing anddisposing of any temporary signs that have been placed in the City right-of-way. This represents achange in enforcement for the City, which previously had left the small yard signs alone, leading toseveral complaints from residents that the proliferating signs were unsightly. In 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court decision in …

John Francis, the representative for the 2nd Ward in Mount Vernon, announced his resignation from Mount Vernon City Council Monday Night. Mayor Matt Starr for the City of Mount Vernon says Francis has served the city for 11 and a half years but that work hours were getting too hard for Francis to continue on City Council. Francis who has …

We caught with the Knox County Commissioners Tuesday Morning some highlights: Unemployment rate was 3.1 percent in April Tap into Opportunity Knox and Ohio Means Jobs KAT Policy Change: You need to call in 24 hours ahead for anything that’s a non medical ride. Gold Line is available. The Commissioners gave 500 thousand dollars to Salvation Army of Mount Vernon …

The City of Mount Vernon will commemorate this nation’sindependence from Great Britain on Tuesday, July 4, culminating with a fireworks celebrationshortly after dusk at Ariel-Foundation Park. Below is a list of frequently asked questions related tothe annual event:What time will the streets close?Streets will be closing at 4:00 p.m. at the following locations: Norton Street Woods Parkway westbound heading towards …

Downloads: Agenda  Agenda Packet I.Committee Meetings1.06-12-23 Committee Meeting ScheduleII.MEETING WILL RECESS UNTIL 7:30 P.M.III.Call to Order1.Roll CallIV.InvocationV.Pledge of AllegianceVI.Acceptance of Minutes1.Minutes of May 22, 2023 7:30 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.05-22-23A Streets and Public Buildings Committee Meeting Minutes2.05-22-23B Streets and Public Buildings Committee Meeting Minutes3.05-22-23 Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting Minutes4.05-22-23A Employee and Community Relations Committee Meeting Minutes5.05-22-23B Employee and Community …