Archive for October, 2010
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Wednesday, October 27th, 2010Flames doused, investigation begins
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon fire and police departments are partnering with the Division of State Fire Marshal and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobaco, Firearms and Explosives to investigate the the cause of the fire that gutted a downtown building on Monday.
Downtown businesses start reopening today
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010MOUNT VERNON — Downtown business owners wanting to know if they should open their doors today in the wake of Monday's tragic fire received a briefing Tuesday morning from Mount Vernon Fire Department Assistant Chief Chris Menapace.
Some city streets closed down for fire
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010MOUNT VERNON — Although the fire department naturally assumes the lead when a conflagration strikes a city, other service agencies, such as the police, have a strong supporting role.
City discusses proposed rate increase for county jail
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon City Council's Budget and Finance Committee discussed the renewal of the city's contract with the Knox County Jail which expires at the end of the year.
HCA makes plea to City Council
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010MOUNT VERNON — Members of the Heritage Centre Association and the Greater Downtown Management Council presented a plea to Mount Vernon City Council on Monday night to continue a renewal of the bed tax funds allocated to the HCA and the Mount Vernon Parking Co.
Corn field burns near Fredericktown
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010FREDERICKTOWN — Hot coals dumped from a grill started a fire in corn stubble Monday, according to Fredericktown firefighters.
Knox giving back to his school
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010MOUNT VERNON — Maximizing his own potential while helping others, 22-year-old James Knox, confined to a wheelchair due to spina bifida, decided to focus on his abilities and not his disabilities.
Have you done any political work for campaigns this year?
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010Downtown building a ‘total loss’
Monday, October 25th, 2010MOUNT VERNON — A fire that started in the basement of downtown Mount Vernon building will soon result in an empty corner at Main and Gambier streets.
Fire damages downtown building
Monday, October 25th, 2010MOUNT VERNON — A basement fire early this morning at 201 S. Main St. spread throughout the building as firefighters from Knox County fought the blaze.
Students set for graduation tests
Monday, October 25th, 2010MOUNT VERNON — The fall administration of the Ohio Graduation Tests starts today, and while Ohio students have been preparing for the tests for years, guest students from foreign countries have not.
Phillips finishes 3rd in state
Monday, October 25th, 2010COLUMBUS — The third time was finally a charm for Mount Vernon's Charlie Phillips.
Jackets shocked at home, 2-0
Monday, October 25th, 2010MOUNT VERNON — It wasn't supposed to end this way. The Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets boys soccer team fell, and fell hard, Saturday night at home to Reynoldsburg, 2-0, in the Sectional Final.
East Knox soccer loses to top seed
Monday, October 25th, 2010COLUMBUS — The East Knox Bulldogs soccer team ended its best season ever on a note of hope, despite dropping the second round OHSAA Division III tournament match to top-seeded and undefeated Grandview Heights, 6-1, on Saturday afternoon.
Freddies, Trojans have strong showing at cross country Districts
Monday, October 25th, 2010PATASKALA — Both the Fredericktown boys and girls cross country teams, as well as the Centerburg girls, advanced to regional competition after strong days at the districts Saturday.
Lady Jackets have highest finish ever
Monday, October 25th, 2010PATASKALA — For the Mount Vernon girls cross country team, Saturday was a day to celebrate history. For the boys, it was a learning experience with a fun reward for one runner's hard work.
Downtown fire
Monday, October 25th, 2010Discussion closed, new blog entry posted
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Fire Department is currently responding to a basement fire at 201 S. Main St.
The MVFD was dispatched at approximately 6:45 this morning to a call of a basement fire. Bodi N Balance is located on the first floor of the building.
South Main and Gambier streets in downtown are closed.
First-Knox National Bank has closed its South Main Street main office until further notice, according to Barb Barry, vice president of marketing and community relations. Barry said the reason behind the closing is the smoke from the structure fire. Other branches throughout the city and county are open.
The Alcove Restaurant on Main Street is closed until further notice.
Creative Foundations Adult Day Services is closed today.
More details will be published as they become available.
(8:26 a.m.) — MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Fire Department is currently responding to a basement fire at 201 S. Main St.
The MVFD was dispatched at approximately 6:45 this morning to a call of a basement fire. Bodi N Balance is located on the first floor of the building.
South Main and Gambier streets in downtown are closed.
8:04 a.m. —MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Fire Department is currently responding to a basement fire at 201 S. Main St.
The MVFD was dispatched at approximately 6:45 this morning to a call of a basement fire.
South Main and Gambier streets in downtown are closed.
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2010 Devil Dog Game
Saturday, October 23rd, 2010game time
7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 30
East Knox High School
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Big plays make difference in Devil-Dog game
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Danville beats East Knox in OT 2006
Big plays make difference in Devil-Dog game 2007
Blue Devils defeat Bulldogs 2008
Devil-Dog rivalry still intense 2009
2009 Devil Dog Game 2009
history
These two schools have been going head-to-head on the gridiron since 1960, with the Blue Devils, who have won ten of the last eleven meetings, leading the series 32-20. There has been one tie.
Has the US lost its appetite for big public works projects?
Saturday, October 23rd, 2010An interactive world map comparing U.S. infrastructure projects with overseas construction has been posted. Has the nation that built the Hoover Dam, brought electricity to the rural South and engineered the interstate highway system lost its appetite for big public works projects? At a time when other countries are pouring money into steel and concrete, is the U.S. unwilling to think long-term?
