Redbirds win battle at Utica
UTICA — What was expected to be a battle of two of the top teams in the Mid-Buckeye Conference was just that Saturday.
Bulldogs turn page, knock off Redskins
UTICA — The East Knox Bulldogs' boys basketball program turned a page on Friday night.
Jackets down Pacers, 50-38
MOUNT VERNON — Playing at home for the first time this season was just what the Mount Vernon High School basketball team needed.
Residents' voices heard: traffic lights will stay
MOUNT VERNON — The traffic lights aren’t leaving Coshocton Avenue.
Defense rests in Freshwater hearing
MOUNT VERNON — The defense rested its case to conclude Friday’s session of the contract termination hearing for suspended Mount Vernon middle school teacher John Freshwater.
Milk prices on the upswing
MOUNT VERNON — Cautiously optimistic is how Phillip Ball describes the outlook for milk prices in 2010.
Nine sentenced in common pleas
MOUNT VERNON — On Friday, Common Pleas Court Judge Otho Eyster sentenced nine men for various crimes, according to Knox County Prosecutor John Thatcher.
Streets open for traffic
MOUNT VERNON — City Engineer Cameron Keaton reports that McKenzie and McArthur streets were both open and ready for traffic.
Packing heat
Legislatures loosen gun laws
An Associated Press review has found that between 2007 and 2008 two dozen states passed new laws loosening gun restrictions. Most changes were in Southern and Western states.
College ADs have challenges of their own
MOUNT VERNON — The recruiting process can vary from level to level and school to school. It is important to know the differences prior to beginning the process.
The changing face of recruiting
MOUNT VERNON — The game of college recruiting has changed much over the last decade. Gone are the days of simply rolling out the ball and playing a game. Nowadays, athletes wanting to continue their careers at the next level must treat recruiting as a job application.
Space heater starts fire
MOUNT VERNON — Clothing too close to an over-heated space heater set an upstairs bedroom on fire at 109 N. Division St. early this morning.
No dog tag increase in '10
MOUNT VERNON — Notices have already gone out for dog licenses for 2010.
'Reserves' developers seek fee exemption
MOUNT VERNON — Assuming the full cost of extending the county wastewater system, and then being assessed thousands of dollars in fees to tap into it, is unfair, said a representative of a developer to the Knox County Commissioners on Thursday morning.
Right-of-way change wanted
MOUNT VERNON — Old railroad properties have been much in the news lately, as county officials have tangled with historical, sketchily documented railroad property issues.
Henry's reopens its doors
MOUNT VERNON — Henry's At The Historic Curtis Inn has reopened for business.
Freshwater morning update
John Freshwater continues to testify in his own defense in a hearing to determine whether or not his teaching contract with Mount Vernon City Schools should or should not be terminated.
Teacher continues defense
MOUNT VERNON — On Thursday, John Freshwater continued to answer questions during his contract termination hearing.
Food for the Hungry goes live
MOUNT VERNON — Local media outlets will join together this weekend for the 28th annual Food for the Hungry drive, to benefit The Salvation Army and Interchurch Social Services.
