The City of Mount Vernon, Ohio

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09/05/2026

In observance of Labor Day, all city administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026. Regular business hours and operations will resume on the following business day.

Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!

09/04/2026

🚨 TOMORROW, CLASS! 🚨
Your final First Friday assignment of the season is almost here.
🎒 School Spirit Night
📅 Friday, September 4
⏰ 6–9 PM
📍 Downtown Mount Vernon
Come for the music.
Stay for The Wizard of Oz.
Challenge an educator.
Make something.
Eat something.
Take a picture.
Complete your Passport.
And celebrate one last First Friday with us before the bell rings on the 2026 season.
No excuses. We expect to see you downtown. 😉
Sponsored by the Parent Support Initiative of Knox County, Ohio

First Friday just got a lot taller and it’s all for a great cause!This Friday, September 4th, from 6–9 p.m. in front of ...
09/03/2026

First Friday just got a lot taller and it’s all for a great cause!

This Friday, September 4th, from 6–9 p.m. in front of the Mount Vernon Municipal Center, we’re putting three of Mount Vernon’s finest in our ladder truck, one hour each, and they don’t come down until you help us raise our goal of $1,000 per hour for
Knox County’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library!

We’re calling it Ladder to Literacy, and every dollar raised helps provide free books to Knox County children from birth to age five!

Who will be on the ladder?
6–7 p.m. — Assistant Fire Chief Nate Hines
7–8 p.m. — Mayor Matt Starr
8–9 p.m. — Police Chief Kit Morgan

Wear your school colors, bring a little cash for a worthy cause if you can spare it, and come point and laugh at the guys on the ladder!

And our celebration of literacy won’t stop there!
On September 25th (9/25 or “9 to 5” Day) the City of Mount Vernon will honor Dolly Parton with a mayoral proclamation recognizing her extraordinary commitment to childhood literacy and encouraging our community’s continued support of and participation in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library!
More to come on that.

We hope to see everyone at First Friday!

Great news! Summer fun isn’t over yet!With high temperatures expected, Captain Hunter’s Landing Splash Pad will remain o...
09/03/2026

Great news! Summer fun isn’t over yet!
With high temperatures expected, Captain Hunter’s Landing Splash Pad will remain open for an additional week beyond its scheduled Labor Day closure!
Stop by, cool off, and enjoy one more week of splashing and sunshine!

09/01/2026

The City of Mount Vernon is deeply saddened by the passing of former Councilmember John Francis. In honor of his dedication and legacy, flags across the city will fly at half-staff on the day of his service.

"He was a wonderful public servant that demonstrated a lot of courage," said Mayor Starr. "We keep the family and friends of John in our prayers and are grateful to have had a wonderful person to serve the City of Mount Vernon."

Thank you, John Francis, for your unwavering commitment to our community.

08/28/2026

The Mount Vernon City Council will have a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, September 7, 2026, in Council Chambers, Mount Vernon Municipal Center, 236 South Main St., Mount Vernon, Ohio. For more information, click here: https://www.mtvernonoh.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/86

The City of Mount Vernon is hiring for seasonal employment to assist the Public Works Department during the peak season....
08/28/2026

The City of Mount Vernon is hiring for seasonal employment to assist the Public Works Department during the peak season.

You will get hands-on experience maintaining local parks, streets, and city facilities through outdoor duties like grounds keeping, painting, minor repairs, and major seasonal projects like the annual leaf pick-up.

If you enjoy physical, outdoor work and making a visible impact in your community, we would love to have you. Learn more and submit your application at governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofmountvernonoh

Our flags are at half staff today in memory of Dolly Parton. "I will always love you." Dolly Parton - January 19, 1946 -...
08/26/2026

Our flags are at half staff today in memory of Dolly Parton.

"I will always love you."

Dolly Parton - January 19, 1946 - August 25, 2026

Happy National Dog Day! Drop a photo of your doggo below. 👇
08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day!

Drop a photo of your doggo below. 👇

The Mount Vernon Fire Department will be conducting annual hydrant flushing in the southern half of the City between Sep...
08/26/2026

The Mount Vernon Fire Department will be conducting annual hydrant flushing in the southern half of the City between September 1 and September 30. The flushing is scheduled to begin around 8:00 a.m. and will conclude by 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Learn more and view the schedule here: www.mtvernonoh.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/85

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236 S Main Street
Mount Vernon, OH
43050

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