As consumers try to deal with the continual increase in food and gas prices, being a smart shopper is more important than ever when trying to stay within the family's budget. Shopping at local neighborhood grocery stores is one way to save gas while promoting the hometown economy.

MOUNT VERNON -- Considered by many to be a dead language, Latin is alive and well at Mount Vernon High School. Students from Mount Vernon Middle School and St. Vincent de Paul School join scholars from Mount Vernon High School to learn about historical Latin culture as well as the language.

MOUNT VERNON -- On Thursday morning, the Knox County Board of Commissioners met with Ron Simpson, superintendent of Water and Wastewater, and Jason Figgins, assistant superintendent of Water and Wastewater. Simpson and Figgins discussed a number of items with the commissioners.

MOUNT VERNON -- Kyle Moran, a 12-year-old boy from the Martinsburg area, went missing on Wednesday evening, but was found on Thursday, according to the Knox County Sheriff's Office.

MOUNT VERNON -- In the past few days, rumors have been circulating through Mount Vernon High School that one or more students were apprehended stealing and/or selling prescription drugs such as Xanax, and got sent to time out.

MOUNT VERNON -- Area youth are flocking to and rocking the city's skate park, and one local business is getting in on the action.

Events scheduled for holiday

Galion -- The Clear Fork High School baseball team's season came to an end in the Division II Northwest District Semifinals on Thursday night. The Colts dropped the game to the Sandusky Perkins Panthers, 6-3, at Galion High School.