Archive for May, 2010
Scots rally for regional victory
Friday, May 28th, 2010FAIRBORN — An impressive lightning display in the distance delayed the start of Highland's first ever trip to the regional softball tournament Thursday. But, it was nothing compared to the show the Scots put on once the game started.
MV boys prepared for anything
Friday, May 28th, 2010MOUNT VERNON — For the third time in four years, the Mount Vernon High School boys volleyball team will be competing for a state title. The Yellow Jackets play the Centerville Elks on Saturday night in the Division I State Quarterfinals, confident that this could be their year.
How would you rate the Obama administration’s response to the Gulf oil spill?
Friday, May 28th, 20102010 Hurricane Season
Thursday, May 27th, 2010The upcoming Atlantic hurricane season will likely be a busy one and may spawn as many as 23 named tropical storms, including up to seven major hurricanes, the U.S. government said Thursday. A hurricane might help break up the oil spill staining the Gulf of Mexico, but forecasters say the oil won’t affect significantly how tropical storms develop. They don’t know what kind of environmental hazards to expect, though there are fears that winds and waves could push the oil deeper into estuaries and wetlands _ possibly destroying the coastal marshes that act as a buffer against catastrophic storm surges.
20 burgers of summer: Celebrity recipes
Thursday, May 27th, 2010An interactive featuring 20 burgers of summer showcasing photos, enticing recipes with downloadable pdfs, a history of the hamburger timeline along with cooking tips from AP Food Reporter J.M. Hirsch has been posted with the first four burger recipes available. The interactive will be updated weekly with fresh content.
Morning police chase ends peacefully on south side
Thursday, May 27th, 2010MOUNT VERNON — A chase throughout the south end of Mount Vernon on Wednesday morning ended peacefully when the driver, trying to elude officers, pulled into a business.
Grant helps middle school students discover fitness
Thursday, May 27th, 2010MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Middle school students are discovering that keeping fit can be fun. Through a Carol White Physical Education Program grant, the old auxiliary gym has been transformed into a dedicated wellness room, full of age-appropriate exercise equipment.
Miller named Turkey Festival parade marshal
Thursday, May 27th, 2010DANVILLE — Keith Miller of Danville was named the Danville-Howard Turkey Festival Grand Marshal for this year's parade. The pinnacle of the festivities is the parade, which will take place on Saturday, June 19, at 5 p.m.
MVHS earns Buckeye Best health award
Thursday, May 27th, 2010MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon High School's health policies and related programs have earned it a gold level rating in the 2009-10 Buckeye Best Healthy School "competition."
Blue Devils fall to Tigers
Thursday, May 27th, 2010PICKERINGTON — Coming into the Division IV Softball Regional Semifinal, Danville coach Maryellyn Matheny kept telling her team that the game was going to come down to a big play here or there.
Jackets fail to advance at regional
Thursday, May 27th, 2010PICKERINGTON — The sultry track at Pickerington North High School was the end of the line for a lot of Mount Vernon High School's track and field athletes Wednesday afternoon.
EK, Centerburg duos accomplish rare track feat
Thursday, May 27th, 2010MOUNT VERNON — A pair of high school athletes from Knox County, qualifying for the track and field regionals together in the same individual event would get plenty of attention.
What are you doing for Memorial Day?
Thursday, May 27th, 2010Heindl to serve as grand marshal of MV parade
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010MOUNT VERNON — Joseph Heindl Sr. has lived a life full of fire and determination. A life full of great friends and a tightly knit family. A life full of struggles, adventure and love.
Edwards at heart of Jacket offense
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon High School baseball team has hitters throughout its lineup. It has showed an offensive prowess this season, matched by very few.
Mount Vernon finally back to familiar territory
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon High School baseball coach Doug Savage is no stranger to playoff baseball. After nearly 22 years as a coach, he knows what it takes to win.
Highland team heading into great unknown
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010SPARTA — The Highland High School softball team is heading into uncharted waters.
Lone senior, Chapman lifts Scots
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010SPARTA — A large, strong senior class can be vital when it comes to making a long run in the tournament. Those seniors show the underclassmen what to do when the going gets tough and keeps them focused on the ultimate goal.
Who do you think will be the next ‘American Idol’?
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010Historic whale returns to family
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010MOUNT VERNON — A little piece of history will be returned to the family that created it.
