Tuesday, May 29th, 2012

 
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Eyster surpasses historical benchmark
MOUNT VERNON -- With more than 26 years on the bench, Common Pleas Judge Otho Eyster is the longest-serving judge in the history of Knox County. The event was celebrated with a small private ceremony on Thursday as Eyster surpassed this historical benchmark.

Authorities rethinking security at ROCC Fest
FREDERICKTOWN -- Rowdy behavior and injuries at ROCC Fest on Saturday have officials rethinking security precautions for future years during the Christian music festival in Fredericktown.

Truck damaged in accident
MILLWOOD -- A Dallas, Texas, truck driver escaped with minor injuries in a crash Monday morning, but his truck wasn't so lucky.

Group proposes statue for those who've lost a child
MOUNT VERNON -- On Monday afternoon, the Knox County Board of Commissioners met with three representatives from The Sanctuary of Danville, and also with people interested in erecting a statue in remembrance of families that had lost children.

Taxi business loses insurance coverage
MOUNT VERNON -- One of the two taxi cab businesses in town recently closed. The other isn't going anywhere.

Asthma patients no longer sentenced to suffering
MOUNT VERNON -- May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, as proclaimed by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

New playground erected at The Salvation Army
MOUNT VERNON -- Members of the Leadership Knox Class of 2008 recently installed new playground equipment on the grounds of The Salvation Army on East Ohio Avenue, and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the playground to youngsters.

Lawson to conduct final concert
MOUNT VERNON -- Soon, for the first time in over 20 years, the name Lawson won't be associated with the orchestras of the Mount Vernon School system.

Freddies beat Ready
DUBLIN -- There are no slackers on the Fredericktown High School boys baseball team roster -- just ask head coach Matt Smith.

Blue Devils oust Lakers
PICKERINGTON -- The Danville High School softball team took care of business in the Division IV Central District Semifinal on Monday afternoon at Pickerington Central High School. The No. 1 seeded Blue Devils made easy work of their opponent, No. 2 seed Millersport, defeating the Lakers, 8-2.

Green Wave rallies to beat Blue Devils
DUBLIN -- The Danville High School boys baseball team earned the respect it truly deserves on Monday night, as it used a lot of heart and a few scrappy plays to nearly take out the state's second-ranked team at Dublin Jerome High School.

Third time bites Clear Fork, 5-4
LEXINGTON -- It is a tough accomplishment to defeat any team twice in a season let alone three times. Add in the challenge of doing it all within one week and you get the Clear Fork High School softball team.

Jackets'season comes to an end
PICKERINGTON -- The Mount Vernon High School softball team's season ended with a classic Division I Central District Semifinal matchup on Monday afternoon.

       
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