The job situation is uneasy this Labor Day
On a day when America’s workers are honored, the struggling economic times have changed what it means to have a job for many in the community.
Melissa Raines
Downtown gets ready for First Friday
The Heritage Centre Association announces the next First Friday will be Sept. 5. CES Credit Union is the event sponsor.
First Presbyterian celebrates bicentennial
The First Presbyterian Church of Mount Vernon vibrated with laughter, conversation and memories on Saturday evening as the congregation celebrated its 200th year with a fellowship dinner and special program.
Kimberly Orsborn
Dog wash raises over $1,000
The Caring About Canines organization, founded by Kim Humbert and Jill Kurpyl to raise funds to build a dog run at the Knox County Animal Shelter, brought in $1,104 for the project on Saturday at a dog wash held at the shelter.
Kimberly Orsborn
Proper insurance a must for college students
Today’s college students packs a much larger trunk than did their parents or grandparents. It used to be just a few things — such as books and a portable typewriter — that would suffice to get the student through the year.
George Breithaupt

