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The City of Mount Vernon is pleased to provide important updates ontwo major infrastructure projects: the Mansfield Avenue improvements and Fairgrounds Road upgrades.These efforts are part of the City’s continued commitment to enhancing public safety, improvingtransportation efficiency, and preparing for future growth. “These infrastructure projects represent a significant investment in the future of Mount Vernon and KnoxCounty. They are essential …

Mayor Matt Starr gave updates on the City Tuesday on WMVO 150 People attended the Jerry and Joy Clinger Easter Egg Hunt in Mount Vernon this past Saturday. The event had been on hiatus since 2020 Property Transfer Legislation had a second reading regarding a parking lot across from 18 East Vine Street having the Mount Vernon Parking Company giving …

GAMBIER, Ohio — Hundreds of people are expected to visit Kenyon College’s Brown Family Environmental Center (BFEC) on Saturday, April 19, to celebrate Earth Day as part of a free, family-friendly event.  The annual “Keep It Wild” festival is open to the public and will include games and activities, food trucks, live music and environmentally-focused vendors and organizations. It will take place …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – The 2025 Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival welcomescountry star Craig Morgan on Saturday, August 9 at 8:30 p.m. at the Public Square. Fridaynight’s main stage headliners are the Sorelle sisters, with Thursday night’s show featuringCentral Ohio’s iconic Phil Dirt & the Dozers. ABOUT CRAIG MORGAN:Singer, author, actor, and soldier Craig Morgan has made a name …

10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Departmental Update – Knox County Water and Wastewater Knox County Water and Wastewater Monthly Report10:30 AM Present Knox County 911 Dispatcher of the Year Award10:40 AM Present Knox County 911 Proclamation for National Public Safety TelecommunicatorWeekResolutions to be Presented Approve Advertisement for Social Media Outlets and County Website for Bids for theKnox County Engineer’s …

Two land conservation organizations – the Philander Chase Conservancy and the Owl Creek Conservancy were recently recognized for 25 years of work in Knox County. At a ceremony on March 13, State Representative Mark Hiner presented commendations from the Ohio House of Representatives to both organizations, who will be jointly celebrating their milestone anniversaries throughout 2025. Since their respective foundings in 2000, the two non-governmental groups have …

As of April 14, 2025, there are now a total of 20 confirmed cases, 13 of which are Ohio residents, linked to the initial case of measles in Knox County. 14 of the cases have completed their isolation periods, and six (6) remain active. Knox Public Health (KPH) has been working to follow up on potential exposures. Measles is a …

The Knox County Safe Communities Coalition reports one (1) traffic crash fatality from January1, 2025 – March 31, 2025. This compares to zero (0) traffic crash fatalities in Knox Countyduring the same months in 2024. For 2025, Knox County has experienced 169 crashes from1/1/2025 -3/31/2025 resulting in one (1) fatality thus far. “The crash statistics for this quarter indicate that …

The following is a list of city streets to be swept. The Street Department is asking forcooperation from residents in having their automobiles moved on the day their street isscheduled for sweeping. Next week’s schedule is as follows:NOTE: This schedule is subject to change or cancellation.Monday – April 14THMulberry Street (Belmont Avenue to Chestnut Street)North Main Street (Warden to Chestnut)Tuesday …

Downloads: Agenda  Agenda Packet I.Committee Meetings1.04-14-25 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 Mar 24, 2025 7:30 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.03-24-25 Streets and Public Buildings Committee Meeting Minutes2.03-24-25 Utilities Commission Meeting MinutesIX.Liquor Control LicenseX.ProclamationXI.Persons speaking on Matters of City ConcernXII.Resolutions for Third ReadingXIII.Resolutions for Second Reading1.2025-41 : A Resolution Authorizing and …