MOUNT VERNON -- Janet, 67, and Larry Miller, 69, like adventure. They've been to the Dominican Republic, Haiti and many other far-flung destinations. In their 50s, they began to sail their own sailboat to Cuba and Canada and on Lake Erie, and they don't mind roughing it in places with only cold water for bathing, kerosene lights, spiders and outhouses.

MOUNT VERNON -- Elmer M. Chandler was ordered held without bail this morning by Municipal Judge Paul Spurgeon. Chandler, 74, is charged with one count of aggravated murder and one count of murder for allegedly causing the death of his 73-year-old wife on Tuesday. Chandler appeared in municipal court via video teleconference.

MOUNT VERNON -- After meeting with Mount Vernon school authorities Wednesday, representatives of the Mount Vernon chapter of Minutemen United have repeated their demand for a public statement on whether a classroom teacher is permitted to have a Bible on his or her desk.

MOUNT VERNON -- Steps were taken this week to improve communication between Mount Vernon and Knox County 9-1-1 dispatchers, and the firefighters across the county.

MOUNT VERNON -- The Knox County Board of Health had a brief meeting Wednesday evening, and heard two reports concerning solid waste nuisances in the county, among other items.

MOUNT VERNON -- Once again, city officials have had to press the owner of the old middle school to get the building secured.

MOUNT VERNON -- The owner of a new car lot on Sandusky Street plans to offer his customers a way to counter rising gas costs by offering a variety of fuel-efficient cars, as well as mopeds and scooters.

PICKERINGTON -- Fredericktown sophomore Kaitlyn Newkirk placed seventh in the girls high jump, giving her the best finish among area athletes in Day 1 of the Divsion III Regional Track and Field Championships at Pickerington North High School.

HILLIARD -- Intensity and strength flowed threw his veins as he stepped into the ring. A deep breath, a spin and a shout, and the disc was gone.