Tag Archives: Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon’s Washington Forum series returns on March 31 with a conversation aimed at pulling back the curtain on how public institutions function day to day. The event, titled “The Room Where It Happens: How Government Really Works from City Hall to Capitol Hill,” begins at 6 p.m. at The Gathering Place on South Edgewood Road. The panel brings together …

Mount Vernon City officials are moving forward with a proposed hybrid community development and public information officer position aimed at strengthening Mount Vernon’s economic development efforts and improving communication across departments. Council gave the legislation its second reading Monday. Safety‑Service Director Tanner Salyers said the role grew out of a year‑old conversation with Small Nation’s Jason Duff, who emphasized that …

The Fredericktown Police Department is alerting residents to a scam involving door hangers marked URGENT and referencing an investigation under section ORC 4749.0. The notices list toll‑free numbers and case extensions, urging recipients to call immediately. Police say the hangers are fraudulent and should be disregarded. The department emphasized that residents should not call the numbers provided and should instead …

Two Butler residents and their Mount Vernon business are facing allegations that a purported animal‑welfare nonprofit diverted charitable donations to support a for‑profit enterprise that sold puppies. A lawsuit filed Monday by Ohio Attorney General David Yost claims the organization, Dogs to the Rescue, operated as a sham charity in Knox and Scioto counties. According to the filing, the nonprofit …

The Mount Vernon Municipal Court is alerting Knox County residents to a new scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be notices about unpaid parking violations. According to a press release from the court, the messages appear convincing and may reference an alleged unpaid ticket, list a court date, or include official‑looking seals. Some texts also urge immediate payment through …

The Knox County Veterans Services Office is seeing a steady increase in veterans seeking assistance, with nearly four scheduled appointments per day for VA benefit filings. That figure does not include walk‑ins or individuals stopping in for help with questions or paperwork. Executive Director Kevin Henthorne told county commissioners last week that activity has climbed back to, and in some …

A 24‑year‑old Mount Vernon man was killed Saturday night after crashing a dirt bike on Walnut Alley, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers said Dylan Severns was riding northbound just before 11 p.m. when he left the roadway near the intersection of Sunset Street and struck a utility‑pole guy wire. A guy wire …

The City of Mount Vernon is pursuing several funding avenues as work continues on infrastructure and development projects across town. During Monday’s meeting, City Council approved advertising for bids on two projects and heard updates on potential funding for two others. Council authorized going out for bids on a street chip‑and‑seal project focused on the south side, as well as …

Prior to Week 10 of High School Football the staff of WQIO has selected this year’s Super Q All Star teams and Player and Coach of the Year. This year’s player of the year is Mount Vernon Quarterback Mason Richards. Richards has the Jackets at 6-3 on the season and with a chance to claim a share of the conference …

MOUNT VERNON — Local service clubs in Knox County are gearing up for the annual Friendly Competition to support the 43rd Food For The Hungry (FFTH) Campaign, aiming to raise $330,000 to provide food assistance for families in need. Every dollar donated has added impact, leveraging $4.56 in food-buying power through the Mid-Ohio Food Collective. Funds can be collected now …