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Friday, January 9th, 2009

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					1 Former Freshwater students testify Richardson submits letter of resignation Local board of elections is busy, but ready East High a favorite of trick-or-treaters City starts annual budget process 2 sentenced for felonies Stevens says goodbye to Trojans Redmen topple Scots
3 No troubled waters for bridge move - Slideshow Hall named Christmas parade grand marshal Minivan collides with semitrailer; 3 injured AV Lake drainage could affect quality of creek Johnnies come up short in loss to Ready Baker, Potes earn All-Ohio honors	4 FINAL TOTALS: Election 2008 ABSENTEE TOTALS: Election 2008 Police operation ends with several arrests Teenager injured in fall from tree stand Centerburg to pave parking lot	5 Residents have voices heard Local Democrats suffer mixed emotions Republicans grab spots in local election Nineteen indicted by November grand jury 1 local school levy passes, 4 others fail Fire, EMS levies pass in Knox County FINAL TOTALS: Election 2008 ABSENTEE TOTALS: Election 2008	6 Major changes in property values Landoll's rises from the ashes KCCC appoints acting superintendent	7 Safety comes first when hunting - VIDEO Thrift store helps support ministry Schools won't get increase in property taxes City cracks down on temporary signs Auction brings in big bucks for Christmas parade History Channel grant to fund documentary of rural Fredericktown Auto sales businesses feeling effects of economy	8 Students get glimpse into Chinese culture Good weather allows progress on projects Open enrollment a choice for area students Five sentenced by Eyster
10 Group makes plans to help with homelessness Smith served with WAVES Lit fest fundraisers score for Food For the Hungry SUV crashes into house	11 Occupancy proposal a hot topic at MV council Council gets update on parking Who are the homeless of Knox County? Election will create opening at auditor's office Sigman served as U.S. Army ranger 'Up For Discussion'to continue once a month Food For the Hungry kicks off 27th annual drive The times they are a changin' Mount Vernon News Podcast	12 Homelessness cause is complicated Veterans'service oath highlighted in program Cat population exploding at shelter Winter sees rise in carbon monoxide incidents	13 Some counties getting hit hard in real estate market Other factors involved in taxes Homelessness a hidden problem Residents riled up about property valuations Concerns continue about proposal On the front lines without a rifle: A medic's story Middle school turnout strong in area districts Stadium renovations under way at East Knox Early deer kill totals strong	14 Resources available for homeless in county Commissioners might arrest sheriff's budget Reed made great contributions in WWII Public defender's city rate discussed November peak month for deer collisions Killbuck Bank robbed in Mount Hope	15 Simulation shows what it�s like to be poverty-stricken City projects are all on schedule Poland survives North Sea crash Moxley finds trust, purpose in military service
17 City: New traffic signals working New building taking shape at Rolls Salt barns full and ready for winter Will the weather outside be frightful? Area students salute veterans with programs	18 Second early morning fire keeps MVFD busy - VIDEO Sheriff Barber blasts back: 'I'm enraged' Concerns raised over fountain Focus Studio closes its doors	19 Future of Dana plant uncertain Sale of hazmat trailer must meet Ohio EMA guidelines Program helps make parents aware of possible drug use by youths Fresh paint just in time for fresh blood	20 Centerburg students rally for food pantry Salvation Army kicks off kettle campaign Graves giving back to community	21 Children rescued from fire No leads on Centerburg bank robbery Commissioners, Barber keep meeting low-key Case transferred to municipal court	22 Time to start ticking in Utica Big projects ahead for city Junior Miss goes to the movies OSU-Michigan game brings out the best Basketball action set to begin for area teams Hobby turns into life for Seitz Youth gun season opens today; cases wrapping up
24 Three area children hospitalized with burns Two accidents on same road Fredericktown man injured in car crash Arishina, Brill named county Junior Misses Local auto suppliers await fate of bailout	25 High Street speed reduction rejected Commissioners tend to subdivisions, leases Council, commissioners talk contracts Seven sentenced by Eyster Unemployment benefits extended	26 Time for a new clock in Utica - VIDEO Knox Lake Road home destroyed by fire Northridge cutting all activities Local retailers offer special holiday sales	27 A reason to be thankful 'Wonderful Life'reminds us what matters Group provides meals for Thanksgiving Foster grandparents love their work	28 Oglebay Park lights season, Parsons'heart Local shoppers see green on Black Friday MVHS teacher learns lessons in France	29 Thanks to local woman, 5 people no longer homeless Legislation designed to prevent identity theft Rine and Gault win debate contest Jacket swimmers hosting inaugural alumni meet Scots down Trojans in opener Beckett heading to Cleveland for PPK state finals Freddies take top honors Potes, Baker, Wise earn honors