Local board of elections is busy, but ready
To say the Knox County Board of Elections has been busy is an understatement. More than a quarter of the county’s registered voters have already cast their ballot for the 2008 presidential election.
Samantha Scoles
East High a favorite of trick-or-treaters
On Friday, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., High Street was swamped with cars and youngsters. Not because of a parade or school, but for Halloween. The street was a hot spot for trick-or-treaters as costumes of superheros, movie characters and gruesome creatures cluttered the walkways. Many of the homes were decorated, and residents sat out on their front porches to hand out candy.
Kenesha Beheler
Freshwater Hearing
Former Freshwater students testify
Dinosaurs, dragons and Darwin were discussed Friday during the contract termination hearing of suspended Mount Vernon Middle School science teacher John Freshwater.
Pamela Schehl
2 sentenced for felonies
On Friday, Judge Otho Eyster in the Knox County Court of Common Pleas sentenced two men for a felony crime and a violation of community control supervision, according to Knox County Prosecutor John Thatcher.
Richardson submits letter of resignation
Dr. Margie Bennett confirmed with the News on Friday that Knox County Career Center Superintendent Ray Richardson has submitted a letter of resignation.
Samantha Scoles
City starts annual budget process
The city of Mount Vernon is in the midst of working on budgets for 2009, according to Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Mavis.
Fred Main
Traffic Alert
Bridge to be moved Sunday
Dingey House Movers, a contractor for the city of Mount Vernon, will be moving a bow string truss bridge on Sunday at 9 a.m. from the Bladensburg area to Foundation Park in Mount Vernon.
