MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – The Knox Community Jazz Orchestra returns to theWoodward Opera House stage on Friday, March 21, with a concert of old favoritesand striking new arrangements. Titled “Shake That Cabin Fever,” the concert will celebrate the end of arigorous winter and the coming of warmer, longer days. Admission is free, withdonations accepted at the door. The performance will …
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“Doc Talk: Is The Anterior Hip Replacement For You?”
Join us for a free Doc Talk on Thursday, March 20, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Jarrett Helming, DO is now offering the Anterior (front) Hip Replacement surgery that is less invasive and allows you to go home the same day. Learn more about what the surgery entails and who qualifies. This event is open to the community and will be held in …
Read More »City Conducts EPA-Required Water Service Line Inventory
MOUNT VERNON, March 17, 2025 – The City of Mount Vernon is actively conducting an inventory of itswater service lines as mandated by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA). This effort is part ofa statewide mandate requiring all public water systems in Ohio to identify and document water service linematerials to ensure the continued safety and quality of drinking water. …
Read More »Knox County Commissioners meet Monday Night
10:00 AM Call to OrderDepartmental Updates10:00 AM Knox County Water and Wastewater Water and Wastewater Projects for 2025.10:30 AM Knox County Board of ElectionsResolutions to be Presented Approve the Bid Award for the Knox County Engineer – 2025 Roadside MowingProgram to Running G Farms LLC. Approve Utility Permit from Knox Energy Cooperative Association for 1240 AppleValley Drive in Howard Township. …
Read More »Road Closures to Affect Mount Vernon Drivers
Road ClosureLocation: Mansfield Ave.Between: Nash Street and Belmont StreetReason for Closure: Gas line installation Road is open for emergency traffic. Start: 3/18/2025 7:00:00 AMEnd: 3/19/2025 5:00:00 PM Comments: All Buses and Emergency Vehicles will be able to get through Please call Bryce at 419-566-4911 if you have questions regarding this closure. Road ClosureLocation: Nash StreetBetween: North Mulberry Street and Mansfield …
Read More »Knox Community Jazz Orchestra Swings Out of Winter with a Concert at the Woodward Opera House
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – The Knox Community Jazz Orchestra returns to theWoodward Opera House stage on Friday, March 21, with a concert of old favoritesand striking new arrangements. Titled “Shake That Cabin Fever,” the concert will celebrate the end of arigorous winter and the coming of warmer, longer days. Admission is free, withdonations accepted at the door. The performance will …
Read More »Eldridge to be held without Bond in Drug and Child Pornography case in Knox County
66 year old Aaron Eldridge was arraigned on Drug and Child Pornography charges Wednesday in Knox County Common Pleas Court as Prosecutors allege that Eldridge was set to flee the country to abuse young girls in the Philippines when he was arrested. Eldridge says he had a vacation planned for early April in the Philippines prior to his arrest. Eldridge, …
Read More »Patrick Yoder Arraigned in Murder of Justin Proper in Mount Vernon
As 36 year old Patrick Yoder appeared onto the video stream in the Knox County Common Pleas Courtroom a person in the gallery screamed an expletive as the emotions of Justin Proper being murdered this past weekend spilled over. Proper is alleged to have been shot by Yoder inside the Dollar General Store on Coshocton Avenue in Mount Vernon. Yoder …
Read More »Knox County Commissioners meet Thursday
10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Update from Delaware, Knox, Marion and Morrow (DKMM) Solid Waste District10:30 AM Departmental Update – Knox County 911 Knox County 911 Monthly Report.11:00 AM Departmental Update – Knox County Soil & Water and Knox County EngineerRegarding County DitchesResolutions to be Presented Approve Wastewater Contract Amendment with the City of Mount Vernon, Ohio, for thepurpose …
Read More »Mount Vernon City Council passed Legislation Monday Night
Legislation Passed by Mount Vernon City Council, March 10, 2025 Public Notice The following legislation was passed by Mount Vernon City Council on March 10, 2025,signed by Bruce Hawkins, President of Council, approved by Matthew Starr, Mayor, attestedby Todd Hill, Clerk of Council. The legislation is on file with the Clerk of Council, 40 PublicSquare, Mount Vernon, Ohio for public …
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