mountvernonnews.com - Mount Vernon, OH

February 2007

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			1 Health board declares old middle school a nuisance Experience a major factor in winter driving accidents Local school bus drivers go through background checks, training Five Cougars pass 1,000-point mark Jackets flying high after win MV senior girls to be honored	2 Commissioners eyeing Upper Gilchrist Road for new Senior Citizens Center Future of Station Break discussed Contingency plan offered for New Hope facility Coe excited about COTC moving into Knox County Seton Bereavement Ministry to be offered Jackets declaw Tigers Freddies down Redbirds Trojans shoot past Blue Devils Tygers pull away from host Colts Scots pick up win over Eagles	3 MySpace cracks down on sex offenders Bill would require sex offenders to register Internet addresses Counterclaim filed in cyberstalking case November is target date for opening of historic depot 3-pointer leads to victory (VIDEO) Tigers topple Jackets Mount Vernon can�t get road win Johnnies defeat rival Vikings, 44-37
5 Symphony superb in winter concert Amish home in Brown Township damaged by fire St. Vincent celebrates 150 years of education Pets are expert therapists Village discussing new zoning category Dinner raises funds for bicentennial Colts host OCC Loudonville wins Gribble�s Classic	6 VIDEO: Conley gives glimpse into life of OSU coach BLOG: A raccoon rookie Centerburg looks at grant Financial condition improves in Gambier Fredericktown discusses new zoning ordinance Danville looking to increase parking fines Dangers lurk in frozen water ways Senior Citizen Center plans, levy discussed Protect yourself from the bitter cold Area teams set for postseason Johnnies celebrate golf team Draw sets teams�pathways	7 North Fork school levy passes New strip mall to be built along Coshocton Avenue Fire damaged home being rebuilt by Amish Cougars down Walsh, seize first Lexington takes win from Jackets Freddies defeat Jonathan Alder	8 City, township officials discuss services Yauger Road development still a concern for township Drug trafficking case continued for Mays United Way celebrates successful campaign Event helps KCCC students apply knowledge to real-life situations Self-taught Colopy still training horses Teams rely on �sixth man�to win Jackets host pair over weekend Mount Vernon closing out season	9 Exercise simulates pandemic Senior Services levies language discussed County moving ahead on sewer plans Water problem causes school to close Eggerton preparing to take over as New Hope CEO Fairbanks honored for �Heart of Gold� Business roundup: AAA office undergoes facelift Colts upset Freddies, 49-43 Olentangy routs Jackets for title Eagles fly past Lions Spartans stick Johnnies with loss	10 City looks to improve safety at Pleasant Street intersection Highland to place income tax issue on May 8 ballot Nunda Road shop destroyed by fire Yellow Jackets topple Braves (VIDEO) Mount Vernon wins road finale Johnnies knock off Redskins Clear Fork holds off Knights for win
12 MVNU lays off eight staff members Couple killed in early morning trailer fire Preparing for winter driving Barn, farm machinery destroyed Jackets win third straight Redbirds make it three in a row Local swimmers advance to district championship meet Scots fall to league rival River Valley, 60-45	13 City crews on 12-hour shifts to handle snow Library evacuated due to gas leak MV council supports three lanes on Coshocton Avenue Northridge BOE approves replacement income tax Appellate court reverses local man�s conviction Seniors say farewell to �The Hive� Freddies�defense keeps winning	14 Florists hope weather won�t dampen sales County snowplows clearing the way City pays tribute to two former employees Not a good start to year for structure fires Moundbuilders�payroll problems continue Utica�s Johnson inspired to win	15 Fight continues over rezoning of Butler property Snow keeps city, plows busy well after storm rolls through Commission discusses rezoning of former church Home and Garden Show set for this weekend EK board looks into future of middle school Snow dampens, but doesn�t destroy holiday business	16 County to place senior levy on May ballot Sanctuary shows support for senior services levy Menapace named assistant fire chief Proposed zoning generates discussion at RPC meeting RPC chair gives annual report County receives good report on CVB Penny project helps teach youths Freddies win Round 1 Johnnies lose at buzzer Redskins fall in overtime	17 Spring�s in bloom at Home and Garden Show Mavis: Residents, workers do well after storm Four sentenced for felonies Beekeepers facing new problem Freddies leave Redbirds behind Redskins edge past Vikings Mount Vernon girls win tourney opener Yellow Jackets lose season finale in OT Trojans�defense holds off Blue Devils
19 Space hears concerns, needs of farmers Participants arrive in Mount Vernon Concerns raised over new sewer regulations Developer looking at building senior housing Home and Garden Show a success (VIDEO) Keller breaks MVNU scoring record Cougars win AMC title Freddies defeat Colts Blue Devils advance	20 Republican Party turns back the clock Kenyon College student dies after accidental fall Making up calamity days can be confusing Junior Misses treated with elegance Kiwanis helps kick start OJM week School year must include minimum number of days Council acts on three ordinances Jackets derailed by Logan Yellow Jackets ready for tourney run	21 Northridge implements corrective measures Danville council discusses area�s scenic byway system Rotary hosts OJM participants AAA Auto Club hosts Business After Hours Junior Misses serve up fun Freddies knock out West Jefferson Jackets pass by Comets Vikings pick up big win Trojans fall on late shot Despite good effort, Bulldogs lose game	22 Pullins dismisses cyberstalking case Fight continues over cleanup of Harcourt Road property KCESC board discusses legislative proposals Wrestling parents raise concerns OJM enjoys day with �grandparents� Cougars edge Shawnee State Johnnies win in double OT Eagles get wings clipped by Jaguars Scots get eliminated by Cardington, 59-46 A senior night with �Sites�to remember	23 Finishing touches put on senior levy Crockett faced many hurdles in life OJM contestants, host mothers treated by Soroptimist Club Danville drops out of tourney Jackets prepared for state title shot	24 Quarantine in effect at dog pound Preliminary awards given at OJM Judge orders explanation of subpoenas As of now, Mavis sole candidate for mayor Shipley captures memories through the years Jackets finish with two finalists Mount Vernon relay team finishes 20th; seniors end careers Hornets sting Freddies Ready vaults past Utica Africentric steals Vikings�postseason
26 Heritage Centre taking steps to solve downtown issues MV police officers outfitted with body armor Voss chosen as Ohio�s Junior Miss Downtown restaurant closes OJM visits The Living Center as community service HCA to identify areas for revitalization Blue Devils down Lakers MV�s Lybarger lone Jacket headed to state Jackets�season ends in defeat Johnnies can�t stop Hawks	27 Grade changes not intended to cause harm Finances topic at North Fork board meeting MV council discusses storm water regulations Scott presents city debt refinancing plan Freddies lose to Spartans Clear Fork�s helping hand has own fan club	28 Dog pound remains under quarantine Weikle, Webb plead guilty in Common Pleas News has finalists in 2006 AP contest Overtime win advances Redbirds Colts eliminated by Tigers Scots�Shepard making history