Monday, February 13th, 2012

 
Freshwater Hearing

Short continues testimony

Space was at a premium for Thursday’s hearing regarding the Mount Vernon City School board’s resolution of intent to terminate the teaching contract of middle school science teacher John Freshwater.

Mount Vernon Superintendent Steve Short continues to testify at the John Freshwater hearing. It is anticipated that questions will revolve around Freshwater's use of a Tesla Coil on a student's arm when the hearing resumes at 2p.m.

Kenesha Beheler

Superintendent testifies in teacher hearing


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Local topics to be ‘up for discussion’

Taverns and coffeehouses have long been venues for public discussion of issues and events of the time. In August 1774, in Williamsburg, Va., for example, a meeting was held at the Raleigh Tavern to choose delegates for the Virginia Convention.

Cheryl S. Splain

Candidates score gains in VP debate

With the harsh light of skeptical expectations shining down on them, vice presidential candidates Joe Biden and Sarah Palin delivered debate performances Thursday night that boosted both politicians’ profiles. One person watching the debates with keen interest was Dr. H. Abbie Erler, a political science professor at Kenyon College.

Mark S. Jordan

Complaint filed on signs

Political signs for Duane Grassbaugh have brought more attention to his campaign than he was probably hoping for. Grassbaugh, who is running for state representative, District 90, has signs promoting his campaign throughout the district that do not include the words “for” or “elect.” The implications of these signs give the premise that Grassbaugh already holds this position.

Kenesha Beheler

       
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