Tuesday, May 29th, 2012

 
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'With Pen in Hand'is entertaining, informative - VIDEO
Mike Petee's play, "With Pen in Hand"takes Dan Emmett where no historian has gone before. Most of us around here know Dan Emmett wrote the song usually known as "Dixie,"and that Mount Vernon holds a festival each year in Emmett's honor. But that's about as far as it goes. More's the pity, because Emmett led a long and interesting life; a life many lads of his day only dreamed about.

Misuse of cell phones causing problems
MOUNT VERNON -- It is said that all clouds have a silver lining, and that axiom may apply to the cell phone misuse situation at Mount Vernon High School.

Chandler held on $500,000 bond
MOUNT VERNON -- Elmer M. Chandler, who is accused of murdering his wife, Joann, was ordered held on $500,000 bond without the 10 percent provision.

Investigation nearly complete
MOUNT VERNON -- Mount Vernon School superintendent Steve Short said this week that the investigation into allegations against middle school science teacher John Freshwater is nearing completion.

Indictments returned against individuals for felonies
MOUNT VERNON -- A number of indictments were returned Monday by a Knox County grand jury for various felony crimes. Arraignments are scheduled for June 13 at 9 a.m., in the Knox County Court of Common Pleas before Judge Otho Eyster.

MV, Knox County in traveler's book
MOUNT VERNON -- Oh, the particular places one will go when reading "Particular Places: A Traveler's Guide to Ohio's Best Road Trips."Particularly, Mount Vernon and certain parts of eastern Knox County.

E-filings up sharply in 2008
MOUNT VERNON -- More and more tax filers are doing away with paper forms all together, according to state and federal reports.

Investment could create 100 jobs
MOUNT VERNON -- Rolls-Royce announced Thursday that it will invest about $22 million in its Mount Vernon site, a move that should create around 100 jobs.

Traps hung to track ash borers
MOUNT VERNON -- Adult Emerald Ash Borers prefer purple.

Johnnies'Furlan and Vikings'Whitmer: Two peas in a pod
JOHNSTOWN — As the Ohio High School State Track and Field Tournament approaches, the excitement continues to build.

EK's Johnson going for gold
MOUNT VERNON — There is a first time for everything. For East Knox High School senior Andy Johnson, it happens to be competing at the Division III State Track and Field Championships at the moment. Johnson will be going for a state title in the shot put when competition begins on Friday.

       
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