Violence topic of theological conference
MOUNT VERNON -- Are humans inherently prone to committing violence? If so, can that propensity be corrected? If not, how will the world deal with the increasing violence it is experiencing: Mass carnage caused by suicide bombers and artillery attacks, murder, terrorism, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, child abuse and war.
Amish schools not exempt from inspection
COLUMBUS -- Many Amish schools in Knox County have never had a fire inspection, but that will change in the next few weeks. An issue of top priority to State Fire Marshal Michael Bell and local fire chiefs, is the fire inspection of all schools in the state, including Amish schools, to ensure the safety of all children.
Spending, and saving, are good for the economy
MOUNT VERNON -- Thursday afternoon, Congressional leaders announced an agreement had been reached on an economic stimulus package that would put more money in the hands of consumers. The goal of the stimulus package is to encourage spending, in the hopes of staving off a recession.
