Two projects outlined by KSA Engineers for the sewer line replacement and the waste water plant improvement project were approved by Monday by the Mount Vernon City Council.

Smokers must now remain a minimum of 30 feet away from all entrances to the Franklin County Courthouse Annex buildings.

Outgoing City Administrator Eddie Turner and incoming City Administrator Tony Stonecypher greet one another during a reception for the pair at City Hall

Control of the location of beer and wine sales was put into place by the Mount Vernon City Council at their Monday, March 11 meeting.

A report of a scam involving Verizon Wireless was filed with the Mount Vernon Police Department on Tuesday, March 11.