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Singh pleads guilty to misdemeanor
MOUNT VERNON -- The owner of The Curtis Inn on the Square, originally charged with solicitation, pleaded guilty on March 11 to a reduced charge of persistent disorderly conduct, a fourth-degree misdemeanor.

Chicken farm a battle of town and country
MOUNT VERNON -- Tempers were kept under control as residents, farmers and officials met at the Mount Vernon Developmental Center on Thursday night for a meeting prompted by recent controversy about a planned chicken farm in Monroe Township.

New businesses open on Harcourt Road
MOUNT VERNON -- A new counseling office and a new tanning salon recently opened in the area of Harcourt Road.

MV Ward of LDS holds open house
MOUNT VERNON -- The Mount Vernon Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, on Beech Street, held an open house recently for community members who are interested in learning more about the Mormon faith.

City cracking down on dangerous buildings
MOUNT VERNON -- City officials plan to start cracking down on nuisance buildings that violate the local dangerous building code.

Commissioners, engineer's office discuss fence
MOUNT VERNON -- Thursday morning the Knox County Board of Commissioners met with representatives of the Knox County Engineer's Office and had a meeting regarding the parking lot near the baseball field of the Howard Youth League.

Knox Lake homeowners, ODNR hold discussions
FREDERICKTOWN -- Enforcement of encroachment rules by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources has some Knox Lake homeowners unhappy. Homeowners had a chance to have their questions and concerns answered at an informational meeting Thursday night with ODNR officials.

Jackets pound on Black Bears
MOUNT VERNON -- It was just what the doctor ordered. A six-inning, complete-game performance by Mount Vernon senior pitcher Kyle Shackle and an 11-hit attack gave the Yellow Jackets (2-1) a 12-2 victory over River View on Thursday. Nine different Jackets scored in a game, which was called with two out in the bottom of the sixth due to the 10-run rule.

Buckeyes'Gholston coming to Home and Garden show
MOUNT VERNON -- Ohio State football fans have a rare opportunity on Saturday to get up close and personal with one of the Buckeyes'top defenders from this past season. Defensive end Vernon Gholston will be in Mount Vernon for an autograph session at the Home and Garden Show from 1 to 4 p.m.

Rough start cost Mount Vernon a victory
MOUNT VERNON -- Rain and cold were both in attendance at the Mount Vernon High School softball game on Thursday night. The Yellow Jackets dropped a home game against the visiting River View Black Bears, 6-1.

       
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