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At the peak of the snow fall Wednesday afternoon, through the haze of snow, the Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s R.R. Hodges Chapel took on an old-fashioned winter scene.

According to Shane Cartmill, public information officer for the State Fire Marshal’s Office, two investigators are on the scene of the fire at Victory Church of Christ on Upper Fredercktown Road. Fire erupted from the rear of the church early this morning.
“We also have two ATF agents on the way,” said Cartmill. “It will be a joint investigtion by the fire department, ATF and the State Fire Marshal’s Office.” Cartmill said the cause and origin of the fire are not yet known, but that investigators will have to work fast because of the temperatures and hazardous conditions.

Photo by: Virgil Shipley

Updated:8:21 am

Daughter testifies on dad’s behalf

MOUNT VERNON — When asked why she thought she and other student Fellowship of Christian Athletes leaders should have been interviewed by the firm investigating allegations against suspended Mount Vernon middle school science teacher John Freshwater, his daughter, Jordan, replied, “I know a lot of truth and I think it should be shared.

Pamela Schehl

Updated:8:20 am

Knox County hit by major snowstorm

MOUNT VERNON — Knox County was quickly blanketed with snow Wednesday, resulting in early school dismissals and slow-moving traffic throughout the area.”

Updated:5:12 pm

Updated:8:20 am

Freshwater update

MOUNT VERNON — Deb Strouse, Mount Vernon Middle School achievement coordinator, has been on the stand in John Freshwater’s termination hearing since today’s session convened at 11 a.m.