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Gambier council updates food truck ordinance
GAMBIER — Gambier village council updated its food truck ordinance Monday, changing permit times, locations and operation days. Food truck operators can no longer operate generators of 60 decibels or higher. They also can’t use flashing lights, according to the ordinance. In previous meetings, council considered increasing the...
Mount Vernon monitors weather for July 4th celebration amid rain forecast
MOUNT VERNON — With rain in the forecast for Independence Day, city officials are keeping a close eye on the sky. The forecast calls for some sun, then turning cloudy with rain and a chance of thunderstorms. Mount Vernon Safety-service Director Tanner Salyers said city officials will make the...
Quilt of Valor an unexpected birthday gift for 92-year-old Wolford
MOUNT VERNON — Over 10,000 military veterans have received a Quilt of Valor. Mount Vernon resident John Wolford received his on his 92nd birthday. On June 27, Fran Kempton and Debbie Hudepohl presented Wolford with a panel quilt with border designs. Both women helped piece the quilt, and Hudepohl hand-quilted it.
Letter to the Editor: Edgewood Road Project
Are you aware of the local issue that’s going to be on November’s ballot? Resolution 2024-23 was passed by city council in March. The city administration calls it “the Edgewood Road Project,” which is misleading when it fact Edgewood is only a small portion of the city’s traffic plan for Mount Vernon. A larger part of the project is the proposed widening of East High Street over to Stevens Street, and merging it into New Gambier Road. A lovely home will be demolished in the process. No one knew of this part of the plan till a copy of the application filed by the city to ODOT was obtained with a Public Records request to the state. The city was not forthcoming with the information. It was a secret plan the city administration failed to disclose. They hid the information, not only from the citizens of Mount Vernon, but from the city council, who had to vote for it, as well.
Municipal Minute: Mount Vernon fire chief stresses fireworks safety
MOUNT VERON — Fireworks safety is uppermost in Fire Chief Chad Christopher’s mind as residents celebrate Independence Day. “We need to make sure we leave the fireworks to adults, and you need to know your surroundings,” he said. He also cautioned about seemingly innocent fireworks such as...
MV Farmers Market in full swing
The growing season is in full swing in Knox County and that means a bountiful supply of locally grown, fresh produce is available at the Mount Vernon Farmers Market. Two dozen vendors set up on Public Square each Saturday morning to provide a variety of foods including fruits, vegetables and herbs – all grown within 25 miles of downtown Mount Vernon. Shoppers will also find meats, baked goods, cut flowers, granola, goat milk soap, honey, unique jellies and maple syrup.
Board votes July 16 on cell phone ban at Fredericktown Local Schools
FREDERICKTOWN — Fredericktown Local Schools has drafted an updated cell phone policy that would ban them during school hours for the 2024-25 school year. The policy was introduced at June’s special board of education meeting, in a quest to enhance student engagement and academic focus. The policy will...
Brenkus clashes with Bellville council over social media, mayor’s court
BELLVILLE — Facebook drama became official business Tuesday night when Bellville’s village council voted 5-0 to approve a new social media policy. The new policy clarified who can post on the village’s official social media pages, removing access from Mayor Teri Brenkus and other elected officials. Per...
Mount Vernon gets $328,200 for sidewalks on Martinsburg Road
MOUNT VERNON—Thanks to a $328,200 Safe Routes to School grant, the city is closer to resolving a long-standing safety issue. The city will use the money to repair and install sidewalks on Martinsburg Road and surrounding neighborhoods. Gov. Mike DeWine announced the award on Tuesday. “We are truly thrilled...
Water wars heat up as Southwest Licking utility expands to include Union, Jersey Townships
As the demand for water and sewer grows, Licking County's only regional utility is expanding its reach to accommodate future growth. The Southwest Licking Community Water and Sewer District is making sweeping changes to the district, including inviting Union and Jersey townships to join its formal service area as well as its board of trustees, taking the board from three to five members. The communities currently do not have access to municipal water and sewer service.
Great Granville Garage Sale helped Licking County group fight homelessness
The annual Great Granville Garage Sale is more than just a good excuse to look at vintage collectibles, handmade jewelry or stacks of old books — it’s a great way to help those in need. In 2016, the Licking County Coalition for Housing (LCCH) took over this annual...
2 East Knox FFA members receive State FFA Degrees
HOWARD — East Knox FFA juniors Hayden Baker and Blake Elliott recently received their State FFA Degrees at the 96th annual Ohio FFA Convention in the Celeste Center at the Ohio Exposition Center. This is the highest degree that an FFA member can receive on the state-level and is...
Stream water quality and flooding are the focus of two meetings on July 16 and 18
Flooding in Licking County earlier this year and increasing development pressures in the western half of the county have raised concerns about water flowing in the area’s rivers and streams. Several studies are underway to gauge water quality and flow in Raccoon Creek, which flows from Johnstown through Alexandria...
Centerburg council approves buying lots on Houck, Clayton
CENTERBURG — Centerburg village council members paved the way for a new town hall on Monday when they approved buying lots on Clayton and Houck streets. The village will pay the Centerburg Public Library $90,000 for parcels 18-00046.000 and 18-00047.000 on East Houck Street and parcel 1800048.000 at 52 N. Clayton St.
Public library awarded $20,000 NEA Big Read grant
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), in partnership with Arts Midwest, announced a matching grant of $20,000 to the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County for NEA Big Read programming in 2025. The goal of the NEA Big Read is to inspire meaningful conversations, celebrate local creativity, elevate a wide variety of voices and perspectives, and build stronger connections in communities through the shared experience of reading.
Commemorating Juan Manuel García Passalacqua's death anniversary: noted lawyer and politician (July 2)
On July 2, 2010, Juan Manuel García Passalacqua, the influential academic and political commentator, passed away, leaving an indelible mark on Mount Vernon, OH. Born on February 22, 1937, in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, García Passalacqua's life was characterized by intellectual depth and engagement. Known for his insightful analyses, he became a prominent figure in Mount Vernon's academic and political circles.
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