Tuesday, May 29th, 2012

 
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Fire Prevention Week

This week is National Fire Prevention Week. The News will feature a series all week regarding fire safety. A special Fire Prevention Week feature is included in Monday’s edition.

Smoke detectors needed in homes

So far this year, there have been 135 fire deaths in Ohio. According to the Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal, over 80 percent of those deaths have occurred in homes without working smoke detectors.

Melissa Raines

Northridge JV team bus in accident

Northridge school superintendent John Shepard said he is thankful no students were injured in Saturday’s bus crash.

Pamela Schehl

Residents get upclose look into life of a firefighter

Members of the community got a taste of the firefighting life Sunday at the Central Ohio Joint Fire District. Members of the fire department and Explorer Post 311 hosted an open house to give people a hands-on experience at the Centerburg fire station.

Melissa Raines

HOOT gets back on track

After taking a year hiatus, the Heart of Ohio Tour didn’t skip a beat getting back on track and showing tourists a behind-the-scenes look at six eastern Knox County stops. The tour is coordinated by the Knox Soil & Water Conservation District.

Samantha Scoles

Former NBA star speaks at breakfast

The 11th annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast unfolded Saturday morning at The Dan Emmett Conference Center. The event, said its organizer, Paul Dove, DDS, is designed to “recognize, honor and pray for our leaders.”

Pamela Schehl

Discussion open tonight

Tonight, area residents are invited to participate in “Up for Discussion,” a forum for citizens to voice their opinion on a variety of topics.

Kimberly Orsborn

        
Mount Vernon Militia
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