Special Report
Who are the homeless of Knox County?
Who is homeless in Mount Vernon? Craig Baker, 21, a native of Fremont, and Rebecca Mielcarek, 26, and a native of Mount Vernon, live on the street, although they feel fortunate to have a friend with whom they can stay at night — for now — even though they don’t have beds. They sleep in their friend’s chairs.
Kimberly Orsborn
Mount Vernon City Council
Occupancy proposal a hot topic at MV council
A proposed occupancy report to be submitted by landlords was once again the main topic at Monday’s Mount Vernon City Council meeting.
Cheryl S. Splain
Mount Vernon City Council
Council gets update on parking
Police Chief Mike Merrilees updated City Council as to the effectiveness of enforcing the two-hour parking limit in the downtown Central Business District when council met Monday night.
Cheryl S. Splain
Election 2008
Election will create opening at auditor’s office
The election last week will affect a position in county government that was not on the ballot. State Representative-elect Margaret Ann Ruhl currently serves as Knox County auditor, but will resign from that position by year’s end.
Melissa Raines
The times they are a changin’
The sound of downtown has changed recently, but don’t worry ... it’s not a conspiracy, nor are you hearing things.
Kimberly Orsborn
Veteran's Day
Sigman served as U.S. Army ranger
In August 1997, Jason Sigman began his venture in the U.S. Army. It was a chance to see the world, help his country and enjoy the great outdoors. He trained at Fort Benning, Ga., in the Alpha 1-50 Infantry 4th Platoon, and graduated in 1998.
Kenesha Beheler
