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
A Lisbon wrestler from the 1974 state wrestling team flexes during the Lora Light Memorial Parade Saturday, Aug. 17.

All about that kraut

Nathan Countryman, Editor
August 21, 2024
John Harp will be retiring from Cornell College, drawing to a close a career in higher education spanning almost four decades, three of those at Cornell College here in Mount Vernon.

Cornell College’s John Harp retiring

Nathan Countryman, Editor
August 21, 2024
Zelle Crawford shows a video of some of the bomba acts that are witnessed in Puerto Rico, as demonstrated by her co-author Danielle M. Hernandez Gonzalez.

Bilingual story time held in Lincoln Square

Nathan Countryman, Editor
August 21, 2024

Lisbon’s bulky item clean-up success for community

Nathan Countryman, Editor
August 21, 2024

Independent U.S. Congress candidate stops in Mount Vernon

Nathan Countryman, Editor
August 21, 2024

Opinion: Trying to keep up with scrambled watching

Nathan Countryman, Editor
August 21, 2024
Members of the color guard practice different holds of their flags during band camp Wednesday, Aug. 7.

Among the Stars 2024

Nathan Countryman, Editor
August 14, 2024
The scope of where light poles will be replaced in uptown, and a couple of new examples of the street poles that could be used on the project.

Let there be light improvements

Nathan Countryman, Editor
August 14, 2024

Kwik Star potentially coming to Mount Vernon

Nathan Countryman, Editor
August 14, 2024
Attendees review some of the artist concept drawings for the First Street streetscape plans prepared by JEO. Feedback from all sessions will be compiled and a draft and final vision of the streetscape will be completed by the end of the year.

Streetscape moves to next phase

Nathan Countryman, Editor
August 14, 2024
Property boundaries between First on First, Yock’s Landing expanded

Property boundaries between First on First, Yock’s Landing expanded

Nathan Countryman, Editor
August 14, 2024

Mount Vernon police assisted on federal bank fraud case

Nathan Countryman, E
August 14, 2024
Workers helping at the lemonade stand next week will include: Keegan Wagner, (student helper at Riniker’s daycare), Evelia Perreault, Daxton Martin, Harper Pitlik, Lana Riniker, Homer Wolter, Dayvin Clark, Norah Weber, Rory Kerr, Brenna Keegan, Bailey Wagner, Liviy Stelke, Eleanor Hankemeier, Hudson Pitlik, and Maya Butte. Not pictured but helping include Kenna Wahl, Roland Schindtock, Clara Chargo, Zuzanna Blacharski, Addie and Alivia Reynolds, Maddie Nissen, Mason and Kate Thuerauf and Tori Lamb.

Lemonade stand returns Aug. 19-21

Nathan Countryman, Editor
August 14, 2024
The wall along Second Avenue will be one portion of the parking lot impacted by improvements at Mount Vernon Bank and Trust beginning this fall. The project will impact access to the bank drive through for a couple of weeks when the parking lot is replaced with concrete.

[Photo] Mount Vernon Bank and Trust parking lot seeing remodel

Joel Kellar, Reporter
August 14, 2024
Les and Katrina Garner on a canal boat in Tournus, on the Saone River in Burgundy, France, on a recent trip. The couple was named citizens of the year by Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group for 2023, with a reception for all winners Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Mount Vernon United Methodist Church.

Citizens of the Year: Les and Katrina Garner

Nathan Countryman, Editor
August 7, 2024
One of the large projects the Lisbon Historic Preservation Commission has tackled this year has been preserving the Meyers Farmstead barns. Work is still ongoing on preserving these historic structures in the City of Lisbon. Another project the commission has worked on has been having the paint removed and damaged bricks repaired to Lisbon History Center’s exterior wall. Similar efforts have been made to the Lisbon Public Library building as well.

Committee of the Year: Lisbon Historic Preservation Commission

Nathan Countryman, Editor
August 7, 2024
White Tree Bakery, owned by Jen Juhl, is the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group’s business of the year winner for 2023. Winners will be recognized at the Volunteer Appreciation Gala Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Mount Vernon United Methodist Church.

Business of the Year: White Tree Bakery

Nathan Countryman, Editor
August 7, 2024
Volunteer of the Year: Gene Freiburger

Volunteer of the Year: Gene Freiburger

Nathan Countryman, Editor
August 7, 2024
Amy White leads off the puppet show for “The Two Trees” at Lisbon story time Tuesday, July 30.

Stories of friendship highlight puppet show

Nathan Countryman, Editor
August 7, 2024

MV, Lisbon back to school events approaching

Nathan Countryman, Editor
August 7, 2024

Multiple injured, one fatality in Sunday crash in rural Solon

Nathan Countryman, Editor
August 7, 2024
Participants walk through one of the action steps in Qigong Saturday at the Palisades-Kepler State Park.

[Photo] Weekend stretch

August 7, 2024

Slower growth of housing in MV, Lisbon

Nathan Countryman, Editor
July 31, 2024
Lisbon City Council briefs

Lisbon City Council briefs

Nathan Countryman, Editor
July 31, 2024
Sparrow Massage Therapy has a studio in First Street Community Center and is run by Stephanie Turner. Find more information at https://sparrowmassagetherapy.com

Sparrow Massage Therapy opens doors at First Street Community Center

Nathan Countryman, Editor
July 31, 2024
Stephanie Rice shows off some honeycomb hat bees had built up to members of the Brehm family Tuesday, July 23.

Learning about Bees at Cole Library

Nathan Countryman, Editor
July 31, 2024
Matt Leeman is the new superintendent for the Mount Vernon Community School District. Leeman has had a long journey through the education system as he has taken on many roles.

[Photo] MV superintendent Matt Leeman ready to lead school district

Joel Kellar, Kellar
July 31, 2024

Opinion: Driving and long days with family

Nathan Countryman, Editor
July 31, 2024
Construction vehicles are ready to complete the Glenn Street extension in Mount Vernon in the coming weeks. The council approved the extension of the street at a council meeting.

Glenn Street extension approved

Nathan Countryman
July 24, 2024

Mount Vernon approves resolution of support for phase 1 of interurban trail

Nathan Countryman, Editor
July 24, 2024

Business 30 overlay project approved in Mount Vernon

Nathan Countryman, Editor
July 24, 2024

Purchase of additional parking spaces approved for Mount Vernon

Nathan Countryman, Editor
July 24, 2024

MVHPC update on design guideline bidding process

Nathan Countryman, Editor
July 24, 2024

Linn County Public Health to take feedback for 2025-2027 planning

Nathan Countryman, Editor
July 24, 2024

Parks and recreation finalizing pool improvements

Nathan Countryman, Editor
July 24, 2024
Monica Leo and Stephanie Vallez act out a scene of The Big Election Tuesday, July 16.

The Big Election

Nathan Countryman, Editor
July 24, 2024
Molly Donahue (right) walks in the Heritage Days parade Saturday, July 12.

Molly Donahue running for Linn County board of supervisors spot

Nathan Countryman, Editor
July 18, 2024
The 319ers and the Corcorans face off on court 2 during the tournament pool play Friday, July 12.

Heritage Days pickleball tournament names first winners

Nathan Countryman, Editor
July 18, 2024
Members of the Mount Vernon Public Works crew participate in the parade Saturday, July 13.

Peter Pan (Joe Jennison) imbibes some fairy dust on a craft at the Memorial Park Fun Zone Saturday, July 13.

Daryl Becicka performs a number during the celebration of 100 years in theater Friday, July 12.

Milo Olinger and Tyler Panos perform “Dear Theodosia” Friday, July 12.

John Rife introduces himself to Matt Leeman at the alumni breakfast.

New superintendent Matthew Leeman, as well as his wife Lori and children Myles and Zander, were introduced at the alumni breakfast. Leeman also served as chauffer for the event for an hour Saturday morning.

Youth participate in Nine square at Heritage Days Friday, July 12.

Mount Vernon Bank and Trust rock to Madonna for the Rockin 1980s theme this year.

Charlie Krob and Luke Stephens reprise their roles as Audrey and Seymour for a number this year at the celebration of 100 years of theater.

Jasper Rood performs at the celebration of 100 years of theater Friday, July 12.

– Inflatables were one of the draws at Mount Vernon’s kick off event at Lester Buresh Center.

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Isabella Bevins tosses some gingerbread at the witches mouths at the Memorial Park Fun Zone to save Hansel and Gretel.

Emma McKendree rushes to place papa bear in the correct chair at the Goldilocks Relay at Memorial Park Fun Zone Saturday, July 13.

Mount Vernon alum Grant Freeman speaks about the importance of Maggie Ellison and Barb Shepley to the theater programs at Mount Vernon.

The color guard of the Marching Mustangs leads the 100 strong Marching Mustangs in the Heritage Days parade.

Members of the Mount Vernon Heat 9U softball team throw candy to people along the street Saturday, July 13.

Mount Vernon alum Bryce Cox played guitar and sang a song at the event Friday, July 12. He also demonstrated how he uses his musical talents in science classrooms these days as well.

Mount Vernon alum Brandon Douglas performs a song Friday, July 12.

Members of the Mount Vernon Boy Scouts troop round the corner on to Fifth Avenue during the parade.

The Mount Vernon Lions Bingo tent returned again this year for Heritage Days, as Roch Player calls a round at the tent.

Red Riding Hood (Elise Rodenberg) gets youth to follow her to her grandmother’s house, only to discover that isn’t her grandma in the rocking chair, but the big bad wolf (played by Dennis Rodenberg).

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