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Man arrested after fleeing Mount Vernon Police

On April 2, 2024 at 8:53 a.m. a Mount Vernon Police Department patrol unit attempted toconduct a traffic stop on a vehicle with fictitious license plates. The driver of the vehicle, lateridentified as Brandon Mallon (39), fled and a pursuit ensued. The pursuit went southboundoutside of the city but then came north back into the city lasting approximately 15minutes. Mallon …

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Mount Vernon Nazarene Churches Join Together For A Weekend of Community Service

MOUNT VERNON — The four Nazarene Churches in Mount Vernon are preparing to participate in Big Serve, April 20-21, 2024. Big Serve is a Church of the Nazarene community service event with hundreds of churches participating across Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. Because Mount Vernon has a unique number of Nazarene Churches, the four churches – First Naz, Lakeholm, New Life, …

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The Woodward Opera House is pleased to announce that local artist, Tyler Maddux, willbe live onstage Saturday April 27, 2024.

“Tyler Maddux writes songs about someone, for everyone. His songs explore life, love, loss,and everything in between. At a Tyler Maddux show you’ll hear an eclectic blend ofAmericana, rock, folk, and singer-songwriter stylings, all tied together by heartfelt lyrics andwitty storytelling.”The Woodward Opera House is excited to welcome Tyler Maddux to our stage on SaturdayApril 27, 2024. Tickets are general …

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Flags Lowered in Memory of Josh Kirby

MOUNT VERNON, April 11, 2024 – Mayor Matthew Starr has directed that American and Stateflags located on City property be lowered to half mast on Thursday, April 11, 2024 and Friday, April12, 2024, in memory of former Mount Vernon City Council Person Josh Kirby, who died onTuesday, April 9, 2024 of brain cancer. Josh was 47 years old. Josh, a …

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State Fire Marshal Announces 12 Winners of Annual Fire Prevention Poster Contest

COLUMBUS, Ohio-The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal is proud to announce 12 winners of this year’s Fire Prevention Poster Contest. Aimed at promoting fire safety and prevention, the contest engages young minds in creating educational art pieces that spread important messages about fire safety.This year’s contest theme, “Cooking Safety Starts with YOU,” was chosen to highlight the …

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BOATING EDUCATION COURSE IN KNOX COUNTY SATURDAY

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Ohio Department of NaturalResources Watercraft will be offering a FREE Ohio Boating Education Course at the Floral ValleyCommunity Center in Apple Valley, located at 850 Crestrose Drive, Howard, OH 43028. Theclass will be from 8am to 4:30pm on Saturday, April 20, 2024. The class covers the fundamentals of state and federal …

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