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Public Notice The following legislation was passed by Mount Vernon City Council on November 10, 2025,signed by Bruce Hawkins, President of Council, approved by Matthew Starr, Mayor, andattested by Zachary Sherman, Clerk of Council. The legislation is on file with the Clerk ofCouncil, 40 Public Square, Mount Vernon, Ohio for public inspection.RESOLUTION NO. 2025 – 112 A Resolution authorizing the …

MOUNT VERNON — The 2025 Psi Iota Xi Knox County Elementary School Drive starts Nov. 17 with the help of Psi Iota Xi Sorority. All donations will benefit the 44th annual Food For The Hungry Drive.  Mount Vernon area classrooms, including The Knox Learning Center and 6th Grade Mount Vernon Middle School, as well as Centerburg, Danville, and East Knox elementary schools, …

Friendsgiving on Thursday, November 20, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at The Coterie Club(above Old Mr. Bailiwick’s).This special evening is all about connection, inspiration, and community. Guests willenjoy a light grazing table by Patina’s Perfection and a cash/QR bar featuring wine, asignature mocktail, soda, and water.Pink Party: Friendsgiving supports ROX (Ruling Our eXperiences) — a powerful programhelping girls across Knox …

Mount Vernon, OH – The Knox County Career Center (KCCC) will host Open House &First Chance Application Night on Thursday, November 20th from 4:30-6:30 pm. This event will be open to the public. Business partners, alumni, and communitymembers, along with current students and their families, will be in attendance. Additionally,current sophomores and juniors from our associate schools, along with their …

Below is the Agenda for the meeting: Downloads: Agenda  Agenda Packet I.Committee Meetings1.Committee Schedule 11/10/2025II.MEETING WILL RECESS UNTIL 7:30 P.M.III.Call to Order1.Roll CallIV.InvocationV.Pledge of AllegianceVI.Acceptance of Minutes1.Minutes of Oct 27, 2025 7:30 PMVII.Receive Petitions and CommunicationsVIII.Receive Committee Reports1.Utility Minutes 10/27/2025IX.Liquor Control LicenseX.ProclamationXI.Persons speaking on Matters of City ConcernXII.Resolutions for Third ReadingXIII.Resolutions for Second Reading1.2025-107 : A Resolution Authorizing the Safety-Service Director to …

On Thursday in Knox County Common Pleas Court Gary Thomas Keesee’s attorney Sam Shamansky argued to lower Keesee’s two million dollar bond to assist in his own defense ahead of his November 18th trial. Keesee has been in jail since the Friday before Easter and is facing nearly thirty counts of rape. Judge Richard Wetzel agreed to reduce the bond …

Mount Gilead – Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Richard J. Tocash has been selected2025 Trooper of the Year at the Mount Gilead Post. The selection of Trooper Tocash is in recognition of outstanding service during 2025 at the Mount Gilead Post. Fellow officers stationed at the Mount Gilead Post, chose Trooper Tocash based on leadership abilities, professional ethics, courteous treatment …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio—The annual Food For The Hungry Drive officially kicked off on Friday morning, Nov. 7, as a community-wide effort to raise food and funds for Interchurch Social Services, The Salvation Army, and other organizations throughout the county with food assistance initiatives. In Food For The Hungry’s (FFTH) 44th year of helping the community, it has established a financial Drive …

Voter turnout was just 24.18 percent in Knox County Tuesday in the General Election. Mount Vernon City Council President Bruce Hawkins ran unopposed yet he garnered 1,469 votes. Daniel Brinkman also ran unopposed for Mount Vernon City Auditor. Amber Keener and Mel Severns were re elected to Mount Vernon City Council and they were joined by newcomer Dale Miller who …