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Mount Vernon Farmers Market ends season with local produce and incentives

The Mount Vernon Farmers Market will hold its final day of the season on October 25.

By Mount Vernon News | Sep 10, 2025

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Blues, Brews, & BBQ Returns to Mount Vernon

Blues, Brews, & BBQ is back for its second sizzling year in Downtown Mount Vernon, Ohio this Saturday, June 28, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 24, 2025

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First responders breakfast planned by Country Club Rehabilitation Campus in Mount Vernon

By Mount Vernon News | Feb 18, 2025

Country Club Rehabilitation Campus is hosting a private event to honor first responders in Knox County.

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KCSO calls for service, Feb. 25

By Mount Vernon News Report | Feb 26, 2024

KCSO calls for service on Feb. 25.

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The Knox County Career Center online auction of themed baskets returns to benefit Food For The Hungry

By Mount Vernon News Report | Dec 6, 2023

The Knox County Career Center is making your Christmas shopping easy this year as they are hosting an online auction benefiting Food For The Hungry. 

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Interchurch Social Services purchases new refrigerator with support from Food For The Hungry

By Mount Vernon News Report | Dec 4, 2023

In Spring 2023, Executive Director of Interchurch Social Services (ISS) of Knox County Carolyn Fergus called Food For The Hungry’s Interim Board President Austin Swallow with a proposal.

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13th Annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Morning in support of Food For The Hungry!

By Mount Vernon News Report | Nov 22, 2023

The 13th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk will take place on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 23, on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

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Road Hog Willy's catering customers like Southern slow-smoked BBQ

By Bob Pepalis | Apr 20, 2021

Catering jobs are picking up for Road Hog Willy’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q in Mount Vernon, so pitmaster Bill Wheeler suggests booking soon.

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Road Hog Willy's: Mount Vernon's top barbecue destination

By Savannah Howe | Mar 18, 2021

For Road Hog Willy's owner William Wheeler, the dream of owning a restaurant was about more than making a living.

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Newcastle Farmhaus in Walhonding: Food that keeps customers coming back for more

By David Beasley | Mar 4, 2021

Customers tell the story of Newcastle Farmhaus, an Amish-style restaurant on U.S. Highway 36 in Walhonding.

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Door 142 still serving unique, original dishes despite pandemic slowdown

By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 12, 2021

Door 142 in Fredericktown is still doing everything they can to serve customers great food during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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InTown Restaurant offers good food, relaxed atmosphere and breakfast all day

By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 12, 2021

At InTown Restaurant in Centerburg, customers can expect good food, relaxed conversation and a familiar crowd of regulars.

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Local restaurants offering sweet deals this Valentine's Day weekend

By Staff reports | Feb 11, 2021

As the state lifts pandemic restrictions, more restaurants are opening up just in time for the Valentine's Day rush.

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Eggman's Eatery, a 'finer diner' in Centerburg

By David Beasley | Feb 4, 2021

With so many restaurants struggling in 2020, it’s not often that you hear of a new one opening during the pandemic, but that is the story of Eggmann’s Eatery in Centerburg.

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Road Hog Willy's Real Pit Bar-B-Q brings delicious barbecue to area weddings

By April Bamburg | Jan 22, 2021

Road Hog Willy's Real Pit Bar-B-Q is a great option for brides and grooms who are looking to create a memorable menu for their special day.

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Mazza’s Restaurant: a Mount Vernon classic now offers pizza

By David Beasley | Jan 22, 2021

For nearly 70 years, Mazza’s Restaurant — founded by Joe Mazza, the son of Italian immigrants — was a fixture on West High Street in downtown Mount Vernon.

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