🌱 How one Mount Vernon pet shop keeps police K‑9s mission‑ready

Good morning Mount Vernon! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How one Mount Vernon pet shop keeps police K‑9s mission‑ready
• What’s unfolding in the high‑profile sex assault trial in Mount Vernon?

Also on today's calendar: Zen for Beginners & Meditation and Dharma Talk and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
• Friday: Cooler with showers around, temps: high: 65, low: 46.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 46 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Local pet store sustains Mount Vernon police K‑9 program with donations (mountvernonnews.com) — Mount Vernon residents might be glad to know the city’s police K‑9s are being fed at no cost thanks to longtime donations from local pet store We Lov Pets on Coshocton Avenue. The shop not only supports Mount Vernon’s four police dogs, but also backs other area K‑9 units, school programs, Main Street Mount Vernon events, and local animal rescues.
   

• Testimony begins in trial of pastor's son accused of rape (nbc4i.com) — In Mount Vernon’s Knox County courthouse, testimony has begun in the bench trial of Gary Tom Keesee Jr., who faces 32 charges including rape and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. Prosecutors describe multiple alleged victims connected to a New Albany church, while the defense claims a coordinated campaign against the family and congregation, with witnesses and recorded calls now under intense scrutiny.
   

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📸 Around Mount Vernon

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mount Vernon

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3

• Zen for Beginners & Meditation and Dharma Talk →
  199 Scott Ln, Gambier
  8:00 am

Saturday October 17

• Your Weight Matters Columbus →
  Columbus Airport Marriott, 1375 N Cassady Ave, Columbus
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday October 2

• Knox County Biketoberfest →
  Mount Vernon OH
• Junction Moto Show & Food Truck Festival →
  Mount Vernon Public Square, Mount Vernon
  11:00 am
• Biketoberfest 2026 →
  Mount Vernon OH
  4:00 pm
• Kudos Artist Co-Op presents: LAYERS a Group Exhibition →
  10 S Main Street, Mount Vernon
  5:00 pm

Saturday October 3

• Mount Vernon Farmers Market →
  Mount Vernon OH
• Kegs & Corks 2026 →
  Ariel Foundation Park, Schnormeier Event Center, 201 S. Norton Street, Mount Vernon
  5:00 pm
• Six Miles to Nellie at Ariel Foundation Park →
  Ariel Foundation Park, 10 Pittsburgh Avenue, Mount Vernon
  5:30 pm
• Six Miles to Nellie live at Kegs & Corks →
  Ariel Foundation Park, 10 Pittsburgh Avenue, Mount Vernon
  5:30 pm
• Six Miles to Nellie at Kegs & Corks →
  Ariel Foundation Park, 10 Pittsburgh Avenue, Mount Vernon
  5:30 pm

Saturday October 10

• Hope for Shannon →
  Moose Lodge, 417 W High St, Mt Vernon
  1:00 pm

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📣 Mount Vernon Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kain is back!
  Thank you all for the help! He came though the doggy door and kept following me around and he wanted me to catch up on the missed lovings! (Nextdoor North Mt Vernon)

• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Mount Vernon. Apply here.
• SBH Health System posted a job opening for Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 10081 in Mount Vernon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mount Vernon here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Fredericktown

• Local Roofer Launches Sustainable Eco-Friendly Roofing Solutions (kdhnews.com)
• Knox County schools, employers launch 60‑Day Attendance Challenge to build student habits (mountvernonnews.com)
• Knox County high school football Week 7 previews and matchups (yourohionews.com)

Utica

• Utica Shale Academy receives $900K to expand student transportation (wtrf.com)

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Ok Mount Vernon! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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