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Pork —The No. 1 meat consumed in the world
MOUNT VERNON —This week the News kicks off its pork series, just in time for Easter ham. Over the next six weeks, the Lifestyle food page will feature recipes and current trends on preparing pork. But first, a little history about when the little piggies first started going to market in the United States.

Getting out of debt and beyond
MOUNT VERNON —For those who are debt-ridden, financial freedom might seem like an imaginary concept. Though difficult, there are ways to get out of the debt pit and on the path of financial success and prosperity.

Fire levels log home near Bladensburg
BLADENSBURG —A two-story log home was leveled by fire Tuesday afternoon at 26541 Mt. Zion Road, five miles southeast of Bladensburg. The Todd Frost home had apparently been burning for some time before the fire was spotted by a neighbor at 3:30 p.m.

Children’s ‘choking game’can be deadly
MOUNT VERNON —When parents host sleepovers and kids’parties in their homes, they may not think about the games kids play when they’re alone, when parents aren’t watching. One of these games, the “choking game,”can kill them.

Officials: Parents should talk with kids about dangers
MOUNT VERNON —While many local parents have never heard of the choking game, their children definitely know about it. Locally, children admit they’re familiar with the dangerous activity, and several admit to playing it themselves.

Schultz: Small towns can be economic powerhouses
MOUNT VERNON —With the right attitude, vision and entrepreneurial approach, even a small town that appears to have little going for it can become an economic powerhouse, if its leaders make the right choices and dare to be successful.

Democrats meet state candidates
MOUNT VERNON —Tuesday, Knox County Democratic Women sponsored a “Meet the Candidates”night at The Inn at HillenVale. Three candidates for state office spoke to the assembled audience. Also in attendance was Duane Grassbaugh, candidate for Ohio District 90 state representative.

       
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