Taking it to the Streets

MOUNT VERNON — Old railroad properties have been much in the news lately, as county officials have tangled with historical, sketchily documented railroad property issues.

MOUNT VERNON — Henry's At The Historic Curtis Inn has reopened for business.

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.

MOUNT VERNON — On Thursday, John Freshwater continued to answer questions during his contract termination hearing.

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.

MOUNT VERNON — John Freshwater remains on the stand today testifying on his own behalf in his termination hearing as middle school science teacher with the Mount Vernon city schools.

MOUNT VERNON — The annual Food for the Hungry drive will take place Saturday throughout Knox County. This drive, along with Christmas in July, collects food items and monetary donations to help stock the food pantries of Interchurch Social Services and The Salvation Army.

FREDERICKTOWN — “The need is up significantly this year and, unfortunately, the amount of toys we’ve collected is down,” said Fredericktown Firefighter Shane Smith.

MOUNT VERNON — Nearly every high school student-athlete has dreams of continuing their career at the college level. Some even have aspirations of playing professional one day. The harsh reality is, however, only a select few will ever make that step into the college arena and even fewer will have professional opportunities.

MOUNT VERNON — The college recruiting process can be a strenuous task. Just ask anyone who has gone through it. From start to finish, the process can take months, if not years, to secure an athletic scholarship. It is a rewarding process, however.

CENTERBURG — Some familiar wrestlers, along with several youngsters, lifted the Highland Scots over host Centerburg in Wednesday’s Centerburg Invitational.

MOUNT VERNON — Nick Wallace said the gunman who shot him last month during a robbery left him with physical injuries, and his family with emotional scars.

UTICA — The wind chills were high but so was the Christmas spirit during the 4th Annual Utica Christmas Walk on Wednesday night.

MOUNT VERNON — A 4-inch gas line broke during service work Wednesday afternoon on U.S. 36, just east of Austin Road.

MOUNT VERNON — Knox County weathered high winds Tuesday with the lights on for most residents.