mountvernonnews.com - Mount Vernon, OH

August 2006

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	1 Employment center to host job fair in Sept. Businesses popping up around town, county Crouch family a staple at Publinx	2 Not a baaaad recipe in the bunch COTC officially has new home in Knox County	3 Jury awards $215,000 in eminent domain case Groseclose: Animal shelter making strides	4 Quick-strike tornado hits MV High winds do damage to homes Most Beautiful Flower Garden Contest Music fills the air at band camp Bladensburg church closes its doors Gateway to Amish Country dedicated DeWine�s wife visits county Christy named new fire chief	5 Mavis: Consider alternate routes during festival Outdoor rooms add space without building on Biodiesel has potential as alternative fuel Test given Friday for police chief position Weather perfect for First Friday�s beach party
7 Farmers Market gaining in popularity Businesses pick up the pieces after tornado Getting around downtown during festival	8 Adults finding all the right moves with dance classes Gambier passes higher tap fees Officials discuss dispersal of funds Martinsburg forms audit committee Danville looking for new council member Centerburg council hears concerns about parking during parade	9 City attempting to assess condition of building Sheriff unveils new vehicle Comfort food depends on the person State bill would fund full-day kindergarten	10 MV Fire Department receives new truck Neighborhood gives thanks to company after tornado MPC makes two rezoning recommendations Finding joy as a foster grandparent Fund can help new businesses develop in county	11 Farmers Market a good place to find local produce, products Howard Twp. waiting on completion of proposal Highland, union agree Many unique items at Arts and Crafts Fair	12 Patterson named 2006 Knox Idol City to look at chief tests Hit group formed from break up of The Men Mohican Valley businesses still trying to recoup from floods Quilt Show a hit with all ages Interest in flower show is blossoming Bagworm invades Knox County
14 Nixon tabbed as �Unsung Hero� Cardboard canoe race a waterlogged joy ride Auction, concert highlight festival Williams takes audience on Christian journey with music Motorcycles dazzle spectators	15 YMCA to sever relationship with Centerburg Fitness Challenge competitors enter final stretch Fund-raising drive launched MV board commends workers Ohio complying with federal requirements	16 Some allegations dismissed in city lawsuit Preschool screening held at health fair Fredericktown district receives effective rating Roof repairs will cost Johnstown schools It�s sweet corn time in Knox County	17 Habitat VP reaches out to Realtors VanRhoden withdraws from commissioners race Service center board has routine meeting	18 Terrorist plot adds excitement to overseas vacation Inmate sues Mount Vernon police officers Coates a longtime advocate of farmers markets Catholic churches to renew program Commissioners hold bid opening for water line project Tenney featured speaker at career center board meeting CSA founders honored with surprise reception RPC discusses Harcourt Road waterline extension County greets new educators	19 Democrats kick off statewide tour Mavis: West end projects slated for fall Corps of Engineers looking at tributary North Fork board establishes districtwide activity fee Technological advances could make ethanol a viable alternative fuel
21 Area school districts receive report cards New faces to lead MV schools	22 Officers seize cocaine, other drugs in bust Are young girls�outfits pushing the limits? Commissioners discuss computer upgrades Danville school board commends employees Steps made in developing trail New faces dot school buildings Fredericktown council looks at financial info Holmes appointed to Danville council	23 Logsdon awarded Bronze Star Medal Booth chosen to run for commissioner Quick action by Ewers saves life of fellow teacher Unemployment rises slightly	24 Park trial set for Sept. 18 Board of health condemns Gambier residence	25 Changes won�t affect health department An exception to the rule Concerns raised over proposal Grant award to be used for extended day kindergarten CF board discusses land uses	26 Landlords upset with city policy City seeks to overturn verdict
28 Story of courage triumphs over tragedy Cooper-Bessemer GMV engine honored by ASME Farm market movement offers choice in products	29 Council, landlords address water bills Bicycle campaign tour stops in MV Elementary discovers rodent problem The rodeo returns to Martinsburg Petland closes its doors	30 Study: Direct link between student health, achievement A yummy way for tweens to learn to cook	31 �Miracle�twins still friends after 91 years Law enforcement agencies to hold multistate crackdown Fredericktown board hires employees McNair participates in history seminars Hunting season set to begin in Ohio