mountvernonnews.com - Mount Vernon, OH

March 2007

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			1 MV�s Newton identified as body found in Kokosing Columbia Gas, ODNR reach agreement on clearing at Mohican Ohio Heritage Group assesses downtown County health board discusses finances Group protests for equality for fathers Perception of risk can influence stock prices Britt hoping to make most of first trip Lybarger ready for title run	2 Bringing the songs and message to life MVNU students gearing up for Lifeline New sex offender bill to be introduced Shepard headed home; others alive Blue Devils�season ends in loss	3 Changing grades not necessarily unusual Foster retires from sheriff�s office City to begin series of trustee meetings Lybarger marches on Little League, Babe Ruth merge
5 NIE helps build a lifetime reading habit Virus appears contained at dog pound Art center, hunting store set to open First Heart of Ohio Bridal Show a hit Lybarger says good-bye Thatcher finishes third overall Redbirds drop close season finale	6 Staff enjoys helping kids read Sheriff investigating vandalism MV board commends students Residents concerned with controlled hunt Howard�s Meyer creates own �zine� Imaginations run wild at beaded pouch project Upward program celebrates another year	7 Sponsors helps NIE reach kids County students show off science skills Brenneman appointed captain at sheriff�s office Danville police purchases new cruiser Unemployment rises in county in January Lindsey finishes 5th in world	8 Garee indicted on rape charge Teachers use NIE in variety of ways Residents concerned about proposed road closing Hartz named city police captain Two local couples to be honored for volunteer efforts Search is over for next Mount Vernon coach Young wrestlers continue legacy	9 Local NIE program dynamic Students get first-hand look at court Daylight Savings Time kicks in early this year Garee pleads not guilty; bail set at $250,000 County discusses mulch, trail Business picking up in Centerburg County Christians gearing up for celebration New Jacket coach ready to roll	10 Apple Valley to get new commercial outlets Farm accident claims life of Centerburg man Swallow named director of Hospice City begins final phase of street sign installation Dog pound to reopen Danville mock trial team advances Bracket contest set to begin Monday
12 Graffiti increasing around the city; Arrests made this morning Residents curious about search for superintendent Postal work a family tradition	13 City to begin enforcing parking ordinance Lang gets full scholarship Teenagers suspected of more vandalism Mavis pitches plan to clean up ANC site Residents turn out for storm spotter training (VIDEO) Utica man wanted for attempted murder arrested in Florida Jackets meet new football coach (VIDEO) Redskins hire new track and field coach MBC honors winter athletes	14 School board responds to citizen�s concerns Funding issues discussed by Johnstown community Need for senior services in Centerburg expanding After two years away, Curry glad to be a Cougar	15 Repair costs an issue with Beam�s Lake Estep resigns as MRDD superintendent Knox County heroes honored Comstock to resign as East Knox principal KCESC hears from Transition Mission class MPC gets legal opinion on zoning MV�s Caldwell takes top swimming honor MV�s DePascuale takes top swimming honor	16 Sirens sound warning in times of bad weather It�s �full go�at North Fork 2 finalists named for superintendent position 2 finalists named for superintendent position Overflow crowd of supporters at Care Net banquet OSU�s Penton speaks to MVNU students	17 SPECIAL REPORT: Preparedness key to surviving a tornado (VIDEO) New businesses opening in county RPC approves final plat for development KSWCD highlights year, survey Stamper, Kaiser named to vets commission Mavis: City has many projects
19 COJFD to begin yearly fire inspections Fredericktown places bicentennial bricks at gazebo Soroptimist helps residents �step into spring� New nightclub to open in MV All-Star Senior Showcase set to tip-off Tuesday	20 Johnstown board president resigns Vigil shows support for peace efforts City files charges against old school owner Hearing rescheduled because Pullins (VIDEO) MV man injured in accident Mays sentenced to seven years Walton answers the call Manns leads Freddies�rebirth Freddies follow Logan�s lead Utica�s Fletcher takes charge OSU, McDonald�s partner up	21 Postal rates going up two cents Committee decides on name for new pool Art League hosts Spring Fling Fredericktown passes two ordinances Danville looks to purchase new radar Duo leads Senior-Stars to win Girls get defensive in game MV�s Tear, East Knox�s Looney win shootout	22 Fire station to be renovated by city No problems reported locally in pet food scare (VIDEO) MRDD celebrates 50 years of service Centerburg looks at future of utilities Concerns raised over developments in Centerburg Health board to update computers Special Olympics gaining foothold in Knox County Lybarger caps career Replex hosts statewide forum	23 Barry receives Rudin Award from HCA Six pets suffering from kidney problems Church leaders preparing for celebration Graham excited about Knox County event Work continues on Woodward Opera House	24 Menu Foods still recalling pet food (VIDEO) Gazebo School to close its doors Winter ends up being costly for city Spring is lambing time in county Bagworms infesting Knox County trees (VIDEO) Residents should use caution when being asked for money
26 Owl Creek Conservancy to offer garden tour Challenges facing MV school district Motion for contempt filed in Apple Valley case Jackets win season opener	27 Collier introduces sex offender legislation New businesses open Flooding causes fish to stray Council discusses time limit for parking Qualifications needed in a school superintendent Jackets win opener over Vikings Scots top Trojans in seventh River View blanks Blue Devils Jackets defeat Tigers	28 Tax appraisals under way in county Zoning dispute over local business to come before township trustees Greer honored for efforts to get scenic river status for the Mohican Renovations begin at old school Merchants have news for the fashion-minded Jackets�offense leads to 9-7 win over Green Wave MVNU takes down Titans Cougars sweep Quakers	29 Progress made on old middle school Award to be renamed in honor of former police chief To avoid heartache, be sure and identify pet County unemployment falls in February EMA tests tornado sirens	30 Former local man found dead Rutter retires after 30-year tenure Village Inn reopens in Gambier Couple�s heavenly marriage started on the Internet Cougars take county pair Freddies bounce Rockets Jackets defeat Cards	31 Deer hunt continues in Gambier Going digital fits with East Knox goal Big trees topic at chat Yellow Jackets beat Colts�Rackets Caution urged during spring sports in bad weather