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Lighthouse Fishing Adventures’ Tim Joseph shares fall secrets for Lake Erie’s perch and walleye

As fall settles over Lake Erie, anglers gear up for some of the season’s best fishing.

By Mount Vernon News reports | Oct 22, 2025

Surge in catfish, crappie and white bass reported by Old Dutchman Bait Shop during fall fishing season

As fall fishing season takes hold across Ohio, the Old Dutchman Bait Shop in Westerville is bustling with activity, driven by reports of strong catches at nearby Hoover Reservoir.

By Mount Vernon News reports | Oct 22, 2025

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Tributes from around Ohio pour in for Karen Buchwald Wright

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 21, 2025

Tributes from around Ohio pour in for Karen Buchwald Wright

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Mount Vernon mayor honors Wright's legacy

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 21, 2025

Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr joined the community in mourning the death of philanthropist and community leader Karen Buchwalk Wright on October 16, as he honored her legacy.

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 21, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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By Mount Vernon News | Oct 20, 2025

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Government events to take place in Knox County Oct. 19-25

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 20, 2025

Events scheduled for Knox County this week include the following.

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Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 20, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Licking commissioners approve $10 million in bonds for Licking Memorial's education and event center

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 19, 2025

The Licking County Board of Commissioners has approved the issuance of $10 million in bonds for the construction of an education and event center for the Licking County Memorial Health Foundation.

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Mount Vernon considers taking Frasier solar project to Ohio Supreme Court

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 19, 2025

The Mount Vernon City Council is deliberating whether to petition the Ohio Supreme Court to overturn the approval of the Frasier Solar project within city limits.

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Homeowners can tell Mount Vernon if they want Mallard Pointe street parking limited

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 19, 2025

Homeowners in Mallard Pointe will have an opportunity to express their views to the Mount Vernon City Council on October 27 regarding a proposal to limit parking to one side of the street.

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Local government meetings today in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 16, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Knox County hosts Local Government Meetings today

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 15, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Knox County hosts Local Government Meetings today

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 14, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

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Culvert repairs prevent Harbor Hills residents from being stranded

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 13, 2025

The Licking County Board of Commissioners has approved a change order for the Harbor Hills Water Line Replacement Project.

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Mount Vernon Historical Commission votes against razing downtown buildings

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 13, 2025

The Mount Vernon Historical Commission has decided against approving a certificate of appropriateness to demolish structures north of City Hall.

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911 calls increase slightly in September

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 13, 2025

Knox County 911 dispatchers experienced a slight decrease in calls for service in September compared to the previous month, but there was an increase in 911 calls, as reported by 911 Operations Director Laura Webster to the Knox Board of...

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