CLEVELAND — In the November issue of Ohio Magazine, Mount Vernon is recognized as one of five best hometowns in the publication’s 12th annual Ohio’s Best Hometowns issue.
Ohio Magazine selected Mount Vernon because of its community pride, beautiful downtown and new development that pays tribute to the town’s past.
In this special collector’s issue, Ohio Magazine also recognizes four other communities as 2017–2018 Ohio’s Best Hometowns: Bowling Green, Marietta, Milford and Wooster. The issue will be available locally at Paragraphs Bookstore. It can also be purchased through Ohio Magazine by calling 216-771-7355.
To determine the honorees, Ohio Magazine solicited nominations and conducted site visits across the state. The editors evaluated the nominees in six categories — Community Spirit, Education, Entertainment, Health and Safety, Business Environment and Culture and Heritage — to help finalize their selections.
Each of Ohio Magazine’s Best Hometowns will be featured in the November, January and July issues, showing readers unique places to visit and ways to enjoy each location. The Best Hometowns are encouraged to mark this special honor with celebrations throughout the year.
The public is invited to celebrate the official announcement Mount Vernon being one of the magazine’s best hometowns on Friday, Nov. 10, at the Knox County Memorial Building, on E. High Street at 6 p.m.
