MOUNT VERNON, June 8, 2023 – Motorists should be aware that a couple of traffic-patternchanges are in the works, or have already been instituted, on a handful of streets in the City ofMount Vernon. The changes are temporary, but could last through the summer. In accordance with City Ordinance 305.04 (Temporary Authority of the Director of Public Service-Safety), Safety-Service Director …
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MOUNT VERNON, Ohio—Food For The Hungry opened a special Summer Grant process to help organizations throughout Knox County eliminate the food gap for children and teens during Summer vacation. Hundreds of Knox County minors’ primary source of food is the free or reduced breakfast and lunch given to them at school. There is a significant need for supplemental food throughout …
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Knox County Real Estate property tax bills have been mailed and are due on Friday, July 7, 2023. The Treasurer’s Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am-4:00pm. The office will be closedMonday, June 19th for Juneteenth and Tuesday, July 4th for Independence Day. You may pay on line by electronic check or credit card at www.co.knox.oh.us (Treasurer’s site) or …
Read More »The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County continues to add to their Beyond Books Collection. These items can be checked out for a designated period for those with a library card. Items include the wildly popular WIFI Hot Spots, Sensory Toys, Giant Yard Games, Variety of Loom Kits, Cake Pans, Cake Decorating Accessories, Radon Detectors, Air Quality Monitors, …
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KNOX COUNTY, OH – The Knox County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is proud to announce the appointment of Amy Seward as the new Deputy Director. Mrs. Seward brings to the position a wealth of knowledge and experience in emergency management and preparedness. Before joining the EMA, Mrs. Seward spent 17 months serving Knox Public Health as their Emergency Preparedness Coordinator …
Read More »Terry Davis is the Fire Prevention Officer for the Mount Vernon Fire Department he gives some safety tips for grilling. Inspect your grill before you use it every time Keep your grill on a flat level surface Nothing over top of the garage Open the lid before starting, turn on the gas before lighting it Test the connections with soapy …
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Father’s Day isn’t the only celebration this month for men. June is Men’s Health Month, an observance to raise awareness of preventable health problems, encourage early detection and treatment of disease, and improve overall well-being among men and boys. Many diseases that disproportionately impact men, like heart disease and cancer, are preventable through regular doctor’s visits and healthy lifestyle choices. If …
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Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Schnormeier Gallery is proud to present Extreme Latitudes, a solo exhibition by Randy Cronk. This exhibit will be on display in the gallery from June 2 to July 14, 2023. Opening First Friday Receptions will take place at the gallery on June 2 and July 7 from 6-9 p.m. Extreme Latitudes is a photography exhibit that captures the …
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Back on March 24th the Ohio Eastern Star Home broke ground on a 25 million dollar project. The 96-unit community will be located on 60 acres just north of the non-profit’s main facility, at the intersection of Eastern Star Road and New Gambier Road on Mount Vernon’s east end. Michele Engelbach is the company’s CEO and she says this was …
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MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – Experience Mount Vernon invites you to kick off summer with us Under the Sea at June First Friday! Sponsored by Riverside Recovery Services, June First Friday will take place on June 2nd from 6:00-9:00 pm in Downtown Mount Vernon. Bring your dancing shoes because Sky High Productions will be DJing all your summertime favorites on the …
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