MOUNT VERNON -- The 2008 Mount Vernon News SpecTRACKular, to be held tonight, could easily prove to be one of the toughest SpecTRACKulars in recent history

MOUNT VERNON -- The possibility of a new industry arising from the rubble of the old American National Can property in years to come still exists, according to the mayor of the city.

MOUNT VERNON -- The Knox County Board of Commissioners met Thursday afternoon with Dennis Rawson and Bill Conrad of the Amish Gateway Byway Association to discuss the viability of a temporary welcome center for the county.

MOUNT VERNON -- A recall of animal feed across the eastern half of the United States initiated in April does not include Ohio.

MOUNT VERNON -- From Shakespeare to original oratory, from poetry to chamber theater and humorous recitations, talented students from around the county showcased their speaking skills at the 2008 Knox County Speech contest held April 29 at the First PresbyterianChurch.

HOWARD -- Every Tuesday after school, a group of East Knox Middle School students meet to hone their math skills.

MOUNT VERNON -- The Knox Choraliers are celebrating 13 years of giving children a chance to stretch their wings and fly as singers, with a spring concert Saturday at St. Paul's Parish House.