Archive for March 18th, 2011
Wiggin Street wins book battle
Friday, March 18th, 2011MOUNT VERNON — Edging out East Elementary by a narrow margin, Wiggin Street Elementary won the 2011 Battle of the Books championship on Thursday evening.
Apple Valley Drive closed
Friday, March 18th, 2011Apple Valley Drive at the north end of Apple Valley will be closed for about 60 days to build a new bridge.
Senior levy advisory board update
Friday, March 18th, 2011MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Commissioners met Thursday afternoon with Carl Miller, vice chairman of the Knox County Senior Levy Advisory Board.
World's Tallest Leprechaun
Friday, March 18th, 2011Mount Vernon resident Gordon "Stretch" Brennan makes the most of St. Patrick's Day each year.
Local trash haulers offer recycling service
Friday, March 18th, 2011MOUNT VERNON — Options are in abundance for those wishing to do their own recycling in Knox County.
Lower Green Valley Road to be closed
Friday, March 18th, 2011MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Engineer's Office announces the closure of Lower Green Valley Road in Clinton Township at the intersection of Banning Road.
Wildlife conservation discussed at event
Friday, March 18th, 2011MOUNT VERNON — The Knox Soil & Water Conservation District is enlisting help from nearby groups to conserve the wildlife in our area.
Mount Vernon boys basketball honored
Friday, March 18th, 2011The Mount Vernon boys basketball team (15-6) was honored at a banquet at the high school on Thursday.