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(MOUNT VERNON) Today the Knox County Grand Jury indicted Patrick Yoder, 36,of Mount Vernon for aggravated murder with a gun specification in the shooting deathof Justin Proper on Saturday, March 8. According to the Mount Vernon Police, Yoder followed Proper into a Dollar GeneralStore on Coshocton Avenue late Saturday afternoon and shot Proper multiple times witha 9mm pistol. The police …

Mount Vernon’s Alex Taylor became the first Yellow Jacket boy to win a state title after defeating Mike Millin of Massillon Perry, 10-5, in the OHSAA state wrestling championships on Sunday at Ohio State’s Schottenstein Center. Taylor helped the Yellow Jackets to a 10th-place finish as a team. Taylor is in the 285 pound weight class. Mount Vernon’s Ashlynn Brokaw …

Mount Vernon City Council will meet Monday Night. City Councilman of the 4th Ward Mike Miller is set to resign his seat tonight due to health reason. Downloads: Agenda  Agenda Packet I.Committee Meetings1.03-10-25 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 Feb 24, 2025 7:30 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.02-24-25A Streets and Public …

On March 8, 2025 at approximately 4:17 PM officers of the Mount Vernon Police Departmentresponded to the Dollar General store in the Kroger Plaza on Coshocton Avenue in response to a reportedshooting. Upon their arrival the officers entered the store and located a single adult male victim. Theindividual was clearly deceased at this time. Officers continued and cleared the entire …

 Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Enactus Club is proud to announce the upcoming Marketplace Showcase, an engaging event that will celebrate local businesses, student entrepreneurs, and the community. The event will take place on Friday, April 4th, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM in Gym 2 of Ariel Arena on the Mount Vernon Nazarene University campus. The Marketplace Showcase promises to be an exciting opportunity …

A 43-year-old man — identified as Jerad Shaw of Mount Vernon, Ohio — died in a crash Wednesday in Ashland County after authorities say he was being pursued by a sheriff’s deputy for “multiple traffic violations.” Authorities say it happened around 6:21 p.m. in Loudonville as Shaw was driving a 2000 Saturn Ion northbound on state Route 3 and failed to …

The Knox County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annualState of the City Address with Mayor Matthew StarrMarch 26, 2025, from 8:00am to 9:30am. (doors open at 7:30am).The event will take place at:Knox Memorial Building, Ballroom, 3rd Floor 112 East High Street, Mount Vernon.$20.00 per personcontinental breakfast included.This event provides an update on the city’s progress, key initiatives, and future plans.This is an excellent opportunity …

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) announced the organization’s annual All-NCAC women’s basketball teams on Tuesday, and Kenyon College’s Alyssa Horsley earned All-NCAC Third Team honors. The first-year was one of just two conference newcomers to earn a spot on the 15-player ledger, and she is the first Kenyon first-year to earn all-conference accolades since Maureen Hirt …

A recent investigation in Mount Vernon has taken a dramatic turn. Police initially executed a search warrant to uncover electronic files related to child sexual abuse material. During the search, drug paraphernalia was discovered in plain view, prompting authorities to obtain a second warrant. This led to the discovery of over 100 grams of cocaine, a significant amount under Ohio …

10:00 AM Call to Order10:00 AM Salt Brine Hearing – United Aggregates, Inc. – Mount Vernon, OH10:05 AM Salt Brine Hearing – United Aggregates, Inc. – Danville, OH10:15 AM Departmental Update – Knox County Transit Knox County Transit Monthly Report.Resolutions to be Presented Approve Salt Brine Application from United Aggregates, Inc., 14220 Parrott Street,Mount Vernon, OH 43050, to have brine …