Number of local hispanic immigrants growing in Mount Vernon, Ohio

“Mayor Richard Mavis spoke about the growing number of hispanic immigrants living and working in the area of Mount Vernon and Knox County.

“Just shop at our stores or walk on our streets, you’ll see an increase,” he said.

Mavis said he was not surprised to learn the Fiesta Mexicana restaurant on West High Street closed Monday to participate in the nationwide day of demonstrations for immigrant rights on Monday.”

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