The difference between a nuisance and an asset: Mount Vernon’s 1913 pigeon problem
MOUNT VERNON — Have you ever had to live with pigeons? I once rented an apartment where pigeons moved into the eaves under the roof and discovered that the birds…
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Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio rolls into action this weekend
LEXINGTON — The Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio – the longest continuously running spectator event at the track in its 44th year – will feature a mix of vintage and contemporary racing action from…
EmpowHER event brings together women of Knox County
New Directions hosted the fifth annual EmpowHER event Wednesday, welcoming a panel of three experts.
Lyme cases rise, funding tightens as Knox County health leaders map next steps
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County is seeing a rise in Lyme disease cases, growing pediatric demand at its health center, and ongoing facility planning challenges — all while forming new partnerships…
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Mount Vernon, township officials push to abolish Clinton Water and Sewer District
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon city and Clinton Township officials want to dissolve the Clinton Water and Sewer District, an entity they say is no longer needed, financially unnecessary, and burdensome to residents. During a city Utilities Committee meeting on Monday, Safety-Service Director Tanner Salyers said the district has outlived…
A Stroll Through the Garden: Grandma’s lilacs emphasize the importance of pruning
I received an email from one of our readers who has enjoyed my column for a number of years, and she asked whether she should prune her lilac now and how to do it properly. Lilac has been among one of my favorite flowers for as long as I can…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports June 9
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies filed these reports for calls on June 9.
Bite Club: Tropical Frappe offers Puerto Rican-inspired drinks and stuffed cookies in Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON – We’ve all been there: the marketing for a restaurant is so good you make a special trip, buzzing with anticipation, only to be let down that real life did not meet your expectations. Filters and flattering angles cannot be applied to taste buds. That was not the…
Kenyon’s Office for Community Partnerships to share office space with MTVarts and SPI
GAMBIER — Kenyon College announces a new opportunity for collaboration and partnership with the Mount Vernon community. Starting June 15, MTVarts and SPI will begin sharing the Wright Center’s office space with the Office for Community Partnerships. The office is located on the first floor of the Buckeye Candy and…
Grant applications target much-needed fixes in Mount Vernon’s Pleasant Street neighborhood
MOUNT VERNON — City Council met in special session last week and voted to apply for three Community Development Block Grants. Two will bring long-awaited upgrades to the city’s Third Ward, the other additional funding for the Crystal Avenue waterline. The city will pursue a $750,000 Neighborhood Revitalization Grant and…
Knox County Career Center’s Beau Keller earns silver at leadership & skills conference
MOUNT VERNON — Beau Keller, a senior in the Precision Machining program at the Knox County Career Center, earned second-place silver in CNC 2-Axis Turning Programmer at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference held June 1-5 in Atlanta, GA. “The only person who can shape the future is you,…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports June 8
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on June 8.
Grant money available to Knox County homeowners with failing septic systems
MOUNT VERNON — Knox Public Health has received $175,000 in state funds to help Knox County residents repair or replace failing septic systems. The money comes through Ohio’s Water Pollution Control Loan Fund. It is a significant increase over the $75,000 the county received last year and the $150,000 in…
Knox County CVB unveils ‘Common Thread’ mural amid America 250 efforts
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is proud to announce a series of vibrant community initiatives to kick off the county’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Headlining these efforts is the installation of a new, large-scale public art installation in downtown Mount Vernon titled “Common Thread,” alongside…
Cleveland Clinic to end pediatric ‘Gender-Affirming Care’ in resolution with U.S. Dept. of Justice
CLEVELAND — The Department of Justice announced Friday a resolution arising from its ongoing national investigation into violations of federal law in connection with sex-rejecting procedures on minors (often euphemistically referred to as “gender-affirming care”). The Cleveland Clinic Foundation (“Cleveland Clinic”) has entered into agreements with the Department and the…
Wilson begins tenure as Ohio Attorney General
COLUMBUS — Andy Wilson began serving as Ohio’s 52nd attorney general today, pledging to uphold the rule of law, support law enforcement and serve the people of Ohio with integrity and transparency. “I am honored by the opportunity to serve the people of Ohio in this role,” Wilson said. “Over…
Mount Vernon police reports June 3 to 7
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Police Department issued the following reports for service calls between June 3 to 7.
Knox County Regional Airport to dedicate Becker Mining Systems Aviation Education Center
MOUNT VERNON – The public is invited to attend an event at the Knox County Regional Airport on Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Airport leadership will celebrate the new Becker Mining Systems Aviation Education Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. and other activities for…
Knox County Sheriff’s reports June 7
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to these calls on June 7.
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