MOUNT VERNON -- Mount Vernon Police Officers pursued a stolen vehicle through the city this morning at speeds occasionally reaching over 80 mph.

CENTERBURG -- With the controversy stemming from Centerburg Mayor George Shaw seeming to be behind it, the Centerburg Village Council approved the rezoning of the proposed Creekside development project when it met Monday evening.

SPARTA -- On Sunday at 2:30 p.m., Highland High School conferred diplomas on 113 members of the class of 2008. Recognition was given to the top five students in each course of study.

MOUNT VERNON -- The Knox County Board of Commissioners had three meetings on Monday, with topics ranging from Centerburg senior services to discussion of projects with the department of water and wastewater.

DANVILLE -- Danville Village Council approved the official lease of Memorial Park to the East Knox County Joint Fire District Association for use during annual Danville-Howard Turkey Festival, June 12-14.

COLUMBUS -- Ohio State House Rep. Thom Collier has co-sponsored a bill that would abolish the state's personal income tax by 2019. He and Republican Rep. John Adams, the other co-sponser of House Bill 534, unveiled the measure in April.

GAMBIER -- After much discussion, Gambier Village Council took no action at its meeting Monday on legislation that would have allowed Kenyon College to put up two temporary trailers for office and classroom use.

MARTINSBURG -- Meeting on Monday evening, Martinsburg Village Council heard that the skateboard park fund totals $1,105.53. Member Matilda Neighbarger reported that a recent bake sale and 50-50 drawing fundraiser had raised $257.65.

MOUNT VERNON -- The cyclone that struck Myanmar early last month really hit home for one Mount Vernon resident. Htut "Tut"Zar, a waiter at The Alcove Restaurant in downtown Mount Vernon, watched as his country was ravaged by fierce winds and heavy rain and a cyclone that carved its path, killing over 100,000 people.

DANVILLE -- Danville High School junior Kendra Mills is all about meeting her goals. Going into the track and field season this year, the long jumper was determined to jump a specific distance, and let the chips fall where they may. Not only has Mills achieved her record, she's also qualified for the state meet.