Archive for August, 2010

Crash closes State Route 13

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

PALMYRA –  A crash between a Honda Civic and a Boyd Brothers Trucking dump truck resulted in injuries this morning.

Safety standards in place at Croton

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

CROTON — Ohio Fresh Eggs LLC, one of the largest egg producers in the country with a large farm in Croton, maintains their strict safety standards and vigilant salmonella enteritidis intervention and risk-reduction program keep their eggs among the safest in the industry.

Sanctions awarded

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

COLUMBUS — The U.S. District Court on Friday ruled on motions in the civil case filed by John Freshwater and his wife, Nancy, against the Mount Vernon Board of Education, et al.

Extension introduces election candidates

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

MOUNT VERNON — Area candidates for office had a chance to make their voices heard Monday evening at a "Meet the Candidates" event at the Ohio State University Extension Office, Knox County.

Input wanted on MV school buildings

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Board of Education is soliciting community input with regard to replacing or renovating the school facilities in the district.

Egg farm owner has history of violations

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

CROTON — Embattled billionaire Austin "Jack" DeCoster, whose Iowa megafarms are at the center of the recent national egg recall, is the chief investor in Ohio Fresh Eggs LLC in Croton.

Pump up the volume at salon

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

MOUNT VERNON — Open Monday through Saturday, Volume Salon welcomes clients by appointments and walk-ins. Located at 4 Wooster Road in Mount Vernon, the salon offers cuts, colors, perms, relaxers, up-dos, makeup, waxing, extensions, and specializes in styles for any special occasion.

Picnic to bring together Howard alums

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

HOWARD — Ever wonder what happened to your high school chums? Howard High School graduates Neil Billman and Jack Cullison do, and they are taking steps to find out.

Public gives input on sheriff's office

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

MOUNT VERNON — As part of an on-site reaccreditation of the Knox County Sheriff's Office by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, a public information session was held Monday night at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County.

How much do you spend on a typical barber or salon visit, including tip?

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Girl struck by vehicle update

Monday, August 30th, 2010

MOUNT VERNON — A 6-year-old Mount Vernon girl is in Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus after being struck by a vehicle on her way to school Monday morning.

Teen Daredevils

Monday, August 30th, 2010

The motorcycle racing community mourned the death of a promising 13-year-old rider in a crash at Indianapolis Motor Speedway while defending the youth circuit that allows teens to drive vehicles that can top 120 mph.

Johnson presents father's artwork

Monday, August 30th, 2010

MOUNT VERNON — Vernon Johnson is a name well-known to many in the Mount Vernon area for his visionary paintings of life in Mount Vernon during the 1950s.

Girl struck by vehicle

Monday, August 30th, 2010

MOUNT VERNON — A female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle this morning on Mansfield Road.

Air quality alert issued

Monday, August 30th, 2010

COLUMBUS — The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) is issuing Air Quality Alerts for today.

Pot plants seized

Monday, August 30th, 2010

MOUNT VERNON — A joint law enforcement operation Thursday has resulted in the seizure of nearly $130,000 worth of marijuana.

Apple Valley home damaged by fire

Monday, August 30th, 2010

HOWARD — Firefighters from the Eastern Knox County Joint Fire District responded to a house fire at 425 McIntosh Drive at 9:57 p.m. on Saturday.

Clothes dryer cause of fire

Monday, August 30th, 2010

MOUNT VERNON — A fire on Johnstown Road last Friday which caused extensive damage to the home of Cindy Carter was reportedly caused by mechanical failure of a clothes dryer.

Freddies' Potes wins Kiwanis Invitational

Monday, August 30th, 2010

MOUNT VERNON — No matter the mental preparation or the training a runner completes before a big event, it cannot fully prepare them for everything. Sometimes, a little luck is involved.

MV golfers sixth at Miller Colonial

Monday, August 30th, 2010

MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon golf team keeps taking small steps toward respectability.