Archive for June, 2010

Testimony complete in Freshwater hearing

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

MOUNT VERNON — The hearing of witnesses and presentation of evidence in the John Freshwater contract termination dispute ended Tuesday.

Kroger hopes to become state liquor agent

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

MOUNT VERNON — Kroger Inc. is seeking to place an issue on the ballot in November to become a state liquor agent.

Hogan restores WACO; ready for fly-in

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

MOUNT VERNON — The restoration has taken nine years, but the work was done in time to fly it to Mount Vernon for the annual WACO reunion at Wynkoop Airport this weekend.

Safety precautions needed when lightning strikes

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

MOUNT VERNON — "When thunder roars, go indoors!" That's the advice people who are participating in outdoor activities should heed, according to weather officials.

Fast Eddy's expands into sales and service

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

MOUNT VERNON — Two full-time and two part-time employees were added to employment figures in Knox County after Fast Eddy's Ground Maintenance expanded to provide sales and service.

How do you like your ice cream?

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

Short testifies about materials in Freshwater termination hearing

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

MOUNT VERNON — The contract termination hearing for Mount Vernon Middle School science teacher John Freshwater resumed today with Steve Short, superintendent of the Mount Vernon School District, on the stand.

Chapman remembered at memorial service as 'committed'

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

LOCK — Capt. Peter Hayden Chapman was on a rescue mission in Vietnam on April 6, 1972, when he and five other crewmen were killed when the helicopter Chapman was piloting was shot down. The family recently received some of Chapman's identified bone fragments and held a private service at the family's burial plot in Lock Cemetery on Monday.

340 more acres protected from development

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

MOUNT VERNON — Four farms will be added this year to the growing amount of acreage protected from development in Knox County.

Bladensburg gets boost from CDBG change

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

MOUNT VERNON — The hamlet of Bladensburg will be the beneficiary of budget business conducted by the Knox County Board of Commissioners on Monday.

Girlie Spot topic at forum

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

MOUNT VERNON –The Girlie Spot, a proposed new store on Public Square, was the topic that started off the monthly Up For Discussion on Monday night.

Residents urged to protect against mosquitos

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

MOUNT VERNON — Summer has arrived and so has mosquito season.

Concerns growing about effects of mold

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

MOUNT VERNON — Growing concerns about the health effects of mold exposure have been featured in headlines and news stories across the country.

Lepley earns first harness victory

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

MOUNT VERNON — A lifelong love of horses is starting to pay off for one local trainer.

Do you think Lebron James will stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers or move on?

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

Groups hope to put amendments on November ballot

Monday, June 21st, 2010

MOUNT VERNON — Two groups are working to meet a June 30 deadline for collecting enough signatures to place two constitutional amendments on the November ballot.

Relay for Life surpasses goal

Monday, June 21st, 2010

FREDERICKTOWN — "We started 18 hours ago to fight the disease that never sleeps," Knox County 2010 Relay for Life Chairman Jody Rutter told a group of tired participants Saturday morning.

Turkey Festival wraps up with parade

Monday, June 21st, 2010

DANVILLE — A steady breeze and an occasional cloud helped make for pleasant weather conditions for Saturday’s edition of the Danville-Howard Turkey Festival.

Changes in store at Work Experience Program

Monday, June 21st, 2010

MOUNT VERNON — The Work Experience Program for Ohio Works First recipients will see changes in who actually oversees the workers.

MV's Boner wins Mohican run

Monday, June 21st, 2010

LOUDONVILLE — Area runner Kim Boner (9:43.14) took first place in the 50-mile run Saturday at the 2010 Mohican 100 Trail Run at Loudonville.