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Downtown Mount Vernon Honors Knox County’s Veterans with Veterans Day Pole Banners

Mount Vernon, OH – In a heartfelt tribute to Knox County’s service members, Experience Mount Vernon proudly announces the 2024 Veterans Day Pole Banner program. The banners will honor local veterans, celebrating their dedication and sacrifice for our nation. The banners, to be prominently displayed on lamp posts throughout Downtown Mount Vernon, will feature local veterans’ names, photos, ranks, and …

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Cubbage Electric, Plumbing, and Construction Friday Night Lights Live – Now on YouTube

The excitement of Friday Night Lights just got even bigger and better because it’s all FREE! WMVO is adding YouTube to our lineup of ways to catch the best in high school football without costing you a dime. Whether you prefer to watch on Facebook Live, our new YouTube channels, listen on 100.9 FM, 93.7 HD2, or stream on wmvo.com, …

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Overdose Can Affect Anyone – Come Together on August 30th

The Knox Substance Abuse Action Team (KSAAT) invites the community to come together on Friday, August 30th, to remember those who have died or suffered permanent injury due to drug overdose and support families who have lost loved ones over the years.The event is set to take place at Ariel Foundation Park in Mount Vernon, Ohio beginning at 7:00pm. Community resources …

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Legislation Passed by Mount Vernon City Council, August 26, 2024

The following legislation was passed by Mount Vernon City Council on August 26, 2024,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 inspection. R ESOLUTION NO. 202 4 – 8 1 A Resolution accepting …

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Terry Scott retiring as Mount Vernon City Auditor

After nearly three decades of dedicated service, Mount Vernon City Auditor Terry Scott has announced his retirement, effective September 6th. Throughout his commendable career, Scott has worked under three different mayors, starting with Ernie Farmer, followed by Dick Mavis, and currently serving under the present mayor Matt Starr. His steadfast dedication has significantly contributed to the city’s administration. As he …

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Hydrant Flushing set to take place in September in Mount Vernon

The Mount Vernon Fire Department will be conducting annual hydrant flushing in the southernhalf of the City between September 3rd and September 30th. The flushing is scheduled to beginaround 8:00 a.m and will conclude by 4:00 p.m Monday through Friday. Please refrain from using your washing machine to launder your clothing during the abovementioned times. Sudden drops in water pressure …

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Knox County Commissioners meetings set for Today

NO REGULAR SESSION – ONLY APPROVAL/SIGNING OF BILL LISTS/FINANCIALSApproval of Transfer of Funds, Supplemental Appropriations and Bills Approve State of Ohio – Office of Community Development – Request for Payment No. 7for CDBG Buckeye Addition Waterline Improvement Project in the amount of$246,801.00 (Grant #B-W-22-1BM-1). Approve Appropriation Adjustment. Approve Appropriation Adjustment. Approve Bill List. Approve Bill List – Then and Now.Upcoming …

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Women’s Soccer Falls to No. 4 Tennessee Southern

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s soccer team (1-1) hosted No.4 Tennessee Southern (2-0) at CH4 Stadium on Friday, August 23. UTS took a 2-0 lead, but MVNU got a goal from Bekah Blair to cut the lead in half right before the break. The Fire Hawks turned up the heat in the second half, scoring three …

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Mount Vernon City Council meets Monday Night

Downloads: Agenda  Agenda Packet I.Committee Meetings1.08-26-24 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 Aug 12, 2024 7:30 PM2.Minutes of Aug 19, 2024 6:00 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.08-12-24 Land Use and Development Committee Meeting Minutes2.08-12-24A Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes3.08-12-24B Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes4.08-12-24 Finance and Budget Committee Meeting MinutesIX.Liquor Control LicenseX.ProclamationXI.Persons speaking …

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Downtown Mount Vernon Honors Knox County’s Veterans with Veterans Day Pole Banners

Mount Vernon, OH – In a heartfelt tribute to Knox County’s service members, Experience Mount Vernon proudly announces the 2024 Veterans Day Pole Banner program. The banners will honor local veterans, celebrating their dedication and sacrifice for our nation. The banners, to be prominently displayed on lamp posts throughout Downtown Mount Vernon, will feature local veterans’ names, photos, ranks, and …

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