DANVILLE -- Sean Lucas knew that when the flock of black vultures circled above his pasture in Danville, they weren't scavenging.

MOUNT VERNON -- Several Knox County residents have recently reported that they have received cashiers checks in the mail, claiming that the lucky homeowner has recently won an international sweepstakes.

High gasoline prices have put a crimp in most people's budgets. Gas prices are not likely to come down soon but there are some thing that can be done to get the most out of a gallon of gas.

MOUNT VERNON -- Sanoh America is undertaking an assessment that may lead to job growth for the area.

MOUNT VERNON -- The Knox County Board of Health met for 30 minutes in executive session Wednesday evening and voted unanimously to lay off two part-time health educators due to cuts in funding, according to Health Commissioner Dennis Murray. The layoffs will be effective July 2.

MOUNT VERNON -- Several members of the fire service in Knox County, including most Knox County fire chiefs, say they feel the citizens of the county would be better served by a reorganization of the 9-1-1 system. The system would be reorganized to resemble other systems throughout the country, and in other counties in central Ohio.

MOUNT VERNON -- It was a one-man show at the auction for the old armory building on Wednesday. One bidder, one bid.