MOUNT VERNON -- Seven children and a handicapped person escaped, apparently without injury, from a burning house Monday afternoon. The alarm came in at 2:55 p.m. for the house at 118 Cassil St., just east of North Sandusky Street in northwest Mount Vernon.

MOUNT VERNON -- For the fifth year, Knox Countians celebrated the birthday and the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a celebration breakfast Monday hosted by the Dr. King Legacy Committee. This year's theme was "His Vision, Our Mission."

FREDERICKTOWN -- A wastewater issue with Knox Lake residents was discussed at the Fredericktown Village Council meeting Monday.

There are two reviews of the new monster movie "Cloverfield"here. First is the basic response to the question, “Is it any good?� Second will come the pretentious meta-review.

MOUNT VERNON -- The aroma of Greek food is wafting from the inside of the old Bemiller Carpet store on West Gambier Street, where a new restaurant just opened.

HOWARD -- When a team's offense is sputtering along, it is up to the defense to keep it in the game.

MOUNT VERNON -- The 2008 high school girls basketball postseason took a step closer to fruition on Sunday afternoon with the tournament seeding and draw for each division. All nine area Central District teams held their draw at Olentangy High School, and the undefeated Fredericktown Freddies were the big winners.