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Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun

The community newspaper for Mount Vernon and Lisbon

Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun

The community newspaper for Mount Vernon and Lisbon

Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun

Ciha check distribution (from left) Payton Donohoe, Andrea Hasselbusch, Tracy Bergmann, Sean Miller, Gary Ciha and Mike Jones were present for the Ciha check presentation at Lisbon Schools.

Donations benefit Lisbon Dollars for Scholars program

Nathan Countryman, Editor October 9, 2024

At halftime of the September 13 Lisbon- Columbus Junction football game, the Lisbon Community School District Foundation Dollars for Scholars had presentations for receiving a donation from the Howard...

Kim Guardado of HACAP’s food reservoir discusses the work of the agency throughout their nine county region and the work to fight food insecurity at the Lester Buresh Family Community Wellness Center Thursday, Oct. 3.

How HACAP deters food insecurity

Nathan Countryman, Editor October 9, 2024

Kim Guardado of the nonprofit Hawkeye Area Community Action Plan, or HACAP, presented at the Lester Buresh Family Community Wellness Center Thursday, Oct. 3, as part of the adult speaker series. More...

Mount Vernon’s Eryn Jackson (No. 5) prepares to serve earlier in the season.

MV spikers pick up five wins

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter October 9, 2024

Top-ranked Mount Vernon volleyball picked up five more wins last week as the calendar turned to October. The Mustangs stayed undefeated in the WaMaC with a 25-10, 25-13, 25-9 sweep at Independence on...

Lisbon’s Ethan Hoekstra (No. 77) tries to catch a live ball in play earlier in the season.

Lions shred Wapello 49-0

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter October 9, 2024

For Lisbon football, the final three games of the 2024 season are all about TCB. Taking Care of Business. The Lions accomplished that on Friday, Oct. 4, at Wapello, winning 49-0. From the opening...

New owners announced for Bijou Movie Theater

Nathan Countryman, Editor October 9, 2024

On Tuesday, Oct. 1, Kira Moore announced the new owners of the Bijou movie theater in Mount Vernon. Kelli Kennon-Lane and John Lane will be taking ownership of the space, and plan to reopen the theater...

MV bests CC-A in three sets

MV bests CC-A in three sets

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter October 2, 2024

Every week there’s another ranked WaMaC team taking on top-ranked Mount Vernon, hoping to knock the queens off the throne. Last Tuesday, Sept. 24, it was then-No. 9 Center Point-Urbana. The Stormin’...

Little scratch Coffee co-owner Katrina Sogaard Anderson has a small quiz before offering free samples of the coffee at the Orange Carpet in Thomas Commons at the farmers market.

Farm to table celebrated more than 20 years at Bon Appetit

Nathan Countryman, Editor October 2, 2024

While the meal celebrating Farm to Fork for Bon Appetit Food services was celebrating 20 years, preparing for the meal wasn’t much different for manager Dave Smigo or head chef Jay Schworn. “It’s...

The Mount Vernon defensive line gets ready to go during a homecoming game Friday, Sept. 27.

Mount Vernon crushes Mount Pleasant 59-0

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter October 1, 2024

Mount Vernon started its path through Class 3A District 4 on Friday, Sept. 27, at the Martha Parsons Activities Complex. Godzilla, meet Tokyo. The Mustangs stomped on Mount Pleasant 59-0. “Coming...

Lisbon Homecoming activities planned

Nathan Countryman, Editor October 1, 2024

Lisbon’s Homecoming activities will take place Oct. 7 through Oct. 12. Monday, Oct. 7’s dress up theme for all grades is U.S.A. Day. High schoolers have the challenge of anything but a backpack...

City of Mount Vernon crews work on preparing the concrete pad for the brine storage shed at the Bryant Road site earlier this month.

MV approves water main expansion to Bryant Road

Nathan Countryman, Editor September 25, 2024

The City of Mount Vernon has approved an expansion of a water main near Bryant Road for $80,413.25. The contract was with Dave Schmitt Construction, and came in at $55,000 less than the engineer’s...

Cole Thurn (19) attempts a reception under pressure from Solon’s Maddox Kelley (4) and Owen Einwalter (9) Friday in Solon.

Mustangs lose close game to Solon 7-6

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter September 25, 2024

The howitzer cannon rang out three times before the Friday, Sept. 20, rivalry game between No. 3 Mount Vernon and No. 1 Solon at Spartan Stadium. Fitting. BOOM. Solon took the opening drive 65 yards...

Sydney Maue spikes the ball down on Manchester players Tuesday, Sept. 17.

Mount Vernon tops West Delaware in five sets

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter September 25, 2024

This fall is proving to be a historic season for Mount Vernon volleyball. So why not add a little more? The top-ranked Mustangs participated in the first-ever outdoor volleyball match in state history...

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