MOUNT VERNON –Judge John Thatcher found two guilty after hearings were held inthe Mount Vernon Municipal Court on January 30, 2023. Jason Schrock, 42 of Danville, was found guilty of Operating a Vehicle While Under theInfluence. The Court sentenced him to serve 180 days in jail, with 174 days suspended,and placed him on three years of community control with the …
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MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – The Downtown Mount Vernon Merchants, Experience Mount Vernon, and the Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau are excited to announce the Sweetheart Shopping Trail! Taking place February 9-12 in Downtown Mount Vernon, the Sweetheart Shopping Trail is the perfect opportunity to pick up your last minute Valentine’s Day gifts – or shop for yourself – and …
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MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – The Walter Rudin Award, sponsored by Park National Bank, is awarded to an individual in honor of their long-term commitment to downtown Mount Vernon and the community. Recognizing the significant contributions to downtown Mount Vernon and Experience Mount Vernon, the 2022 Walter Rudin Award recipient joins a list of distinguished members of the downtown Mount Vernon …
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The Mount Vernon Fire Department held anAwards Banquet on the evening of January25, 2023 to honor members of the departmentfor their exemplary service throughout 2022.Attending the event were members of theMount Vernon Fire Department and theirfamilies, as well as retired members of theMount Vernon Fire Department and theirfamilies. Also in attendance was CityAdministration and members of City Council.The awardpresentationbegan byrecognizingDr. …
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MOUNT VERNON –Judge John Thatcher found four guilty after hearings were held inthe Mount Vernon Municipal Court on January 23, 2023. Michael Gumm, 56 of Howard, was found guilty of Operating a Vehicle While Under theInfluence. The Court sentenced him to pay a $700 fine, serve 180 days in jail, with 155days suspended, placed him on three years of community …
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The Mount Vernon Arts Consortium is set to kick off its 2023 season with an appearance by renowned actor and comedian Paul Reiser. Reiser will be performing his most recent stand-up comedy act at the Knox Memorial Theater, a 1,000-seat pillar arts venue in the community. The performance will take place at 8 pm on Friday, March 3rd. Comedian, actor, …
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Mount Vernon Nazarene University President Henry W. Spaulding II announced the appointment of Mike Cheek as Executive Director of Alumni and Advancement, effective Jan. 19. Cheek, a 1982 graduate, returns to a position he held in the early 2000s. “I am thrilled to work with Mike in this capacity,” said James Smith, Vice President for University Relations. “I have known Mike …
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Downloads:AgendaAgenda Packet I.Committee Meetings1.01-23-23 Council 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 Jan 9, 2023 7:30 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.12-12-22 Finance and Budget Committee Meeting Minutes2.12-12-22 Parks and Lands Committee Meeting Minutes3.12-27-22 Parks and Lands Committee Meeting Minutes4.01-09-23 Utilities Committee Meeting Minutes5.01-09-23 Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting MinutesIX.Liquor Control …
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The Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission’s Emergency HEAP WinterCrisis Program is assisting eligible households with home heating bills. WinterCrisis Program is a federally funded program administered by the OhioDevelopment Services Agency, Office of Community Assistance that providesfinancial assistance to low-income households that are threatened withdisconnection from their heating source, or have already had servicedisconnected. Those households serviced by a PUCO-regulated utility areencouraged to …
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MOUNT VERNON –Judge John Thatcher found eight guilty and sentenced two peopleafter arraignments and hearings were held in the Mount Vernon Municipal Court onJanuary 17, 2023. Ashley Ashbrook, 29 of Alexandria, was found guilty of Disorderly Conduct. The Courtsentenced her to pay a $200 fine. Brian Bethea, 20 of Mount Vernon, was found guilty of Failing to Properly Display aValid …
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