MOUNT VERNON — As part of the application process, the city of Mount Vernon held a public hearing concerning the assessment and cleanup of the old American National Can property on the northwest side of town.

MOUNT VERNON — Knox County voters gave the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County a shot in the arm Tuesday by passing the library levy by a sizable margin. Unofficial results were 8,665 for and 6,244 against. What this means for the library is that much of what was cut because of a sizable reduction in its state funding will be restored.

FREDERICKTOWN — Playing their first game as the No. 1 seed in Division V Region 19, the Fredericktown Freddies answered some critics and lived up to their billing on Friday night.

MOUNT VERNON — In a tense but civil preliminary budget meeting with the county commissioners, Knox County Sheriff David Barber made a surprise move to support his department personally, out of his own bank account, if need be.

GAMBIER — Members of the Wiggin Street Animal Club, the pupils in the both morning and afternoon kindergarten classes, are learning about wildlife in the neighborhood and discovering which foods attract each animal.

MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon businesses and supporters of the annual Christmas Parade were on-hand Thursday night to help fund the kickoff of the holiday season.

MOUNT VERNON — The drilling of a geothermal well on West Vine Street in March is paying dividends for the Woodward Development Corp.

CENTERBURG — The Centerburg community continues to have mixed feelings about the Wellness Center. Some individuals have expressed concerns about the reduction in hours beginning in January; others question the way Mohican Therapy Group operates the facility.

MOUNT VERNON — Candyland rides again. A part of Mount Vernon history — which became The Alcove Restaurant — will be reborn early next year, courtesy of Dave Bumpus.