The community newspaper for Mount Vernon and Lisbon

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

Nathan Countryman, Editor

Nathan Countryman is the Editor of the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun.

All content by Nathan Countryman

Climate change and how it impacts health discussed at LBC

Nathan Countryman, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
March 12, 2025

Childcare expansion to LBC could have $11 million price tag

Nathan Countryman, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
March 12, 2025

Sunnyside | A Stitch in time saves ninety

Nathan Countryman
March 12, 2025

Lisbon Public Library holding spring break events

Nathan Countryman, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
March 12, 2025

Lisbon Dance Showcase 2025 held

Nathan Countryman
March 12, 2025
Officer Steve Moel walks out of the memorial with a flag dedicated to K-9 officer Monster at the conclusion of the memorial Saturday, March 8. Right: Crystal Moel Martindell shares memories of Monster on behalf of the Moel family at the memorial Saturday, March 8.

Memorial for Monster held at PD

Nathan Countryman
March 12, 2025
Mount Vernon Lisbon Police Department chief Doug Shannon presents officer Jeff Frankfurt with a plaque of his retired police badge.

MVLPD’s Jeff Frankfurt retiring

Nathan Countryman, Editor
March 5, 2025

Ranked choice voting discussed at Learn with League event

Nathan Countryman, Editor
March 5, 2025
A ribbon cutting for Starlight Yoga was held Monday, Feb. 24. Attending were Casey O’Connor (Office Towne Center and Suites in Mount Vernon), Courtney Frye Speed (Bridge Community Bank), John Bardsley (City of Lisbon), Michelle Zaruba (Hills Bank and Trust) Ashley Dunford (Mount Vernon bank and Trust), (front, from left) Jessie Thurn (Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group), Dave Greazel), Sarah Thompson and Hannah Johnson (owners of Starlight Yoga), Drew Johnson and Lisa White (Cornell College).

[Photo] Mother-daughter duo opens Starlight Yoga & Reiki in Lisbon

Emma Jane, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
March 5, 2025

Lisbon City Council approves downtown reinvestment grants

Nathan Countryman, Editor
March 5, 2025

Community mourns passing of Monster

Nathan Countryman, Editor
March 5, 2025
The citizens who met for a prayer vigil after the governor passed legislation that targeted trans individuals took a photo on the Rainbow Steps of First Presbyterian Church in Mount Vernon Friday, Feb. 28, before taking the vigil indoors.

Prayerful opposition

Nathan Countryman and Liam Halawith
March 4, 2025
Present at the Mount Vernon Lisbon Community Development Group ambassadors ribbon cutting at White Tree Bakery were: Casey O’Connor (Office Town Suites), Tom Wieseler (Mount Vernon mayor), Jen Juhl and Brandan Juhl (holding scissors, owners of White Tree Bakery), Michelle Zaruba (Hills Bank and Trust), Ashley Dunford (Mount Vernon Bank and Trust), Courtney Frye Speed (Bridge Community Bank), Jessie Thurn (Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group director), and Chris Childers (Abbe Creek Gallery).

White Tree Bakery opens in new location

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 27, 2025
Karissa Hunter, owner of West Main Co., in front of the new 12-head embroidery machine.

West Main Co. has new location, new equipment

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 27, 2025

Changing narrative on physical activity of older adults

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 26, 2025

Impact from action on 504s

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 26, 2025

Long-time builder, community member passes away

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 26, 2025
Missing K9 officer Monster was last seen in Lisbon Monday, Feb. 24. He was recovered this morning at one of the ponds near Brothers Market in Lisbon.

Update – K-9 Officer Monster found

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 25, 2025
Missing K9 officer Monster was last seen in Lisbon Monday, Feb. 24. He was recovered this morning at one of the ponds near Brothers Market in Lisbon.

Breaking news – MVLPD needs help locating K9 officer

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 25, 2025
Megan Teague, Chester Rood, Penelope Vig, Michael Covington and Juliet Olinger perform the ensemble acting piece “Hamlet” at speech showcase Saturday, Feb. 15.

All-State bound

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 21, 2025

Celebrations: What you need to know about catering

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 21, 2025

Celebrations: What you need to know about formal wear

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 21, 2025

MV Schools, city talk about collaborating on childcare center

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 21, 2025
Mount Vernon principal Steve Brand introduces the four students from the science fiction J-Term class to speak about their experiences. Those students include Sarah Sharif and Andy Morris (pictured to the right).

[Photo] J-Term 2025 highlights successes of program

February 21, 2025

Lisbon School Board briefs

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 21, 2025

Lisbon Boosters help purchase new weight room equipment

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 21, 2025

Lisbon hiring assistant FFA position

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 21, 2025

Lisbon’s PPEL vote coming up March 4

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 21, 2025
A worker with Global Water Services, L.L.C. uses a BearCat to unload pallets of water softener salt from a rail car at Lisbon. Global Water Services, L.L.C. will be ramping up deliveries via rail the rest of the year and working with area businesses to have stops delivered closer to Mount Vernon and Lisbon.

Rail car deliveries happening in Lisbon

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 21, 2025

Cornell College offering Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 12, 2025

Radio transmitter at Mount Vernon home games

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 12, 2025
Rendering of site plans for future Kwik Star.

Easements, rezoning requests approved for Kwik Star development

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 12, 2025
Youth attempt to go around the obstacles laid out on the rock climbing wall at the celebration Friday, Jan. 31.

Lester Buresh Center celebrates five years

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 6, 2025
Pole barn a total loss in fire

Pole barn a total loss in fire

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 6, 2025

Mount Vernon schools receive funding for ag classes

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 6, 2025

Budget discussions continue at Lisbon

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 6, 2025

Lisbon City Council approves cell phone stipends

Nathan Countryman, Editor
February 6, 2025

Opinion | Replacing an outdated laptop

Nathan Countryman, Sunny Side
February 6, 2025
Members of the Lisbon Jazz Ensemble perform at the Lisbon Auditorium Thursday, Jan. 23.

Jazzing it Up

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 29, 2025
Scott Humeston as George, Kim Benesh as Martha, Grant Blades as Nick and Denise Cherry as Honey in a scene from “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” (Contributed photo)

MVLCT “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” opens Feb. 7

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 29, 2025

Jewish American flag added to flag pole in May

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 29, 2025

Fire truck comes under discussion at council meeting

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 29, 2025
Oliver pets Tilly at Lisbon Library Wednesday, Jan. 22 at the Dog Tales reading event. Tilly is a trained therapy dog, and kids are encouraged to read a book to her at the event.

Dog Tales event held at Lisbon Library

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 29, 2025
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[Photo] Gary’s round up raises $6,000 for SELCC

January 29, 2025

What the Flag Means to Me essay winners announced

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 29, 2025
At the ribbon cutting for new owner of Spot On Nutrition were: John Bardsley (City of Lisbon), Tom Wieseler (Mount Vernon mayor), Jake Krob (Mount Vernon Bank and Trust), Courtney Frye-Speed (Bridge Community Bank), Ali Worrell (new owner Spot On Nutrition), Michelle Zaruba (Hills Bank and Trust), Jessie Thurn (Mount Vernon Lisbon Community Development Group director), Ashley Dunford (Mount Vernon Bank and Trust) and Brenda Langenberg (Hills Bank and Trust).

New owner for Spot On Nutrition

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 16, 2025
JoJo (Ronnie Yeater) and Cat In the Hat (Claire Anne Elloren) in the center of a choreographed number with fish in the Seussical, Jr. production.

Suessical takes stage Jan. 25-26

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 16, 2025

Mount Vernon approves purchase of ladder truck

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 16, 2025

Civil case brought against Cornell College

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 16, 2025

Classes being taught in some CTE spaces

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 16, 2025

Lester Buresh Family Community Wellness Center celebrates five years

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 16, 2025

Development agreement with Kwik Trip moves forward

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 16, 2025

Opinion | Roll initiative: Adventure awaits

Nathan Countryman, Sunny Side
January 15, 2025
More than 160 hikers took part in First Day hikes at the Palisades-Kepler State Park Wednesday, Jan. 1. Hikes this year focused on improvements made to the Overlook Trail by members of the Conservations Corps.

Kicking off the New Year

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 9, 2025
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[Photo] Mechanicsville Specialty Care employee celebrates 35 years

January 2, 2025
– A car adorned with Christmas lights Friday, Dec. 20.

Ringing in the holidays

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 2, 2025

Enrollment up at Mount Vernon, slight dip at Lisbon

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 9, 2025

Lisbon, Mount Vernon gear up for speech season

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 9, 2025
Participants finish up the community art piece at Chalk the Walk in May.

Year in Review 2024

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 9, 2025

Sunny Side – My top 15 films of the year

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 2, 2025

Sun editorial – Wonderful holiday concert, Lisbon holiday parade and Pleasant Grove Heritage Park

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 2, 2025
David Frankfurt (right) takes the oath of office administered by mayor Tom Wieseler (left) (Doug Shannon provided photo)

MVL City Council briefs Jan. 2

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 2, 2025
Mount Vernon Motel no more

Mount Vernon Motel no more

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 2, 2025

Budget discussions ongoing at Lisbon City Council

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 2, 2025

Lisbon discusses phase two of sports complex

Nathan Countryman, Editor
January 2, 2025
Washington Elementary first graders sing about “Seven Feet of Snow” at the concert Dec. 9. Above: Lisbon elementary third graders take the audience on a “Reindeer Parade.”

Masterful melodies

Nathan Countryman, Editor
December 18, 2024

Mount Vernon, Lisbon activities, closures for holiday

Nathan Countryman, Editor
December 18, 2024
The combined choirs join together to sing the closer “Let There Be Peace on Earth.”

Lisbon, MV high schools hold holiday concerts

Nathan Countryman, Editor
December 18, 2024

Lisbon looking to renew Apple lease

Nathan Countryman, Editor
December 18, 2024
The Lisbon Dance team in their Harry Potter inspired costumes for their kick routine.

Lisbon dancers first at state in kick

Nathan Countryman, Editor
December 18, 2024

Lisbon schools, community mourns passing of Thomson brothers

Nathan Countryman, Editor
December 18, 2024

MV Schools continues discussion on solar panels

Nathan Countryman, Editor
December 18, 2024

MVHPC approves sign for MVUMC

Nathan Countryman, Editor
December 17, 2024

The case for the 51-issue newspaper

Nathan Countryman, Editor
December 17, 2024
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[Photo] Ribbon cutting held at Mount Vernon Family Medicine

December 11, 2024

Church services for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

Nathan Countryman
December 11, 2024
Dr. Joshua W. Neuenschwander conducts the production of “Handel’s Messiah” Wednesday, Dec. 4.

[Photo] Cornell College continues long history of Handel’s The Messiah

December 11, 2024

Mount Vernon Fine Arts Association hosting Jim McDonough

Nathan Countryman, Editor
December 11, 2024

Amy Friedl show features Mount Vernon Swingin’ Stangs

Nathan Countryman, Editor
December 11, 2024
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