City, EPA to discuss demolition
The intersection at South Main and East Gambier streets remained closed this morning pending a decision regarding the demolition of 201 S. Main St. The building was heavily damaged in a fire Oct. 25. (George Breithaupt)
Video learning brings MV Latin to Van Buren
Through a real-time video feed, Mount Vernon High School Latin I students share their class with pupils from Van Buren Middle School, shown on screen at right. (Virgil Shipley)
Half-way there
During today’s United Way campaign meetings at Kokosing Construction Co., Jen Odenweller, executive director for United Way of Knox County, announced that 56 percent of the campaign total had been secured to date representing $392,309 of the $700,000 goal. Pictured, from left, are Maj. Robert Bender of The Salvation Army, Odenweller, Kokosing Construction Human Resources Manager Meagen Tener, and employee Wayne Queen. Donor investments in the campaign will purchase 39 programs of 19 partner agencies, as well as early learning, financial stability and other community investment programs coordinated by United Way. To make a tax deductible investment in United Way’s work to advance the common good for Knox County, call 397-5721, visit the office at 100 E. High St. in Mount Vernon, or visit www.uwayknox.org. (Alan Reed)
ROTC teams up with career center
Knox County Career Center instructor Justin Todd, center, shows student Kayla Page, left, the proper way to wrap an ankle while fellow student Deanna Parker, right, watches and learns. (Submitted photo)
Local quarter horse wins honor
Trent Tobin, of Fredericktown, rides his horse, Redneck Daisy, to the world champion junior poles title in Oklahoma City on Monday. (Photo submitted)
Commedations presented to Centerburg schools
The Ohio House of Representatives presented the Centerburg Middle School and High School with commendations for excellence. Pictured are, from left, middle school teacher Vicki Eckhart, principal Mike Hebenthal, State Rep. Margaret Ann Ruhl, high school teacher Nat Altizer and principal John Morgan. (Pam Schehl)
MVHS volleyball award winners
Mount Vernon selected its annual volleyball award winners at the team’s annual banquet on Nov. 3. Winners were, from left, Kate Reynolds, Second Team OCC and Hustle Award; Alex Miglin, First Team OCC and Team MVP; Abree Green, Coaches Award; Melissa Hall, Honorable Mention OCC and Most Improved. Not pictured: Tatiana Leis, Honorable Mention OCC. (Submitted photo)
Shaws continue service to community, country
Mount Vernon veterans Dan and Teresa Shaw are members of several veteran organizations including Mount Vernon AMVETS, The American Legion Post 460, Patriotic Memorial Committee, and Knox County Joint Veterans Council, and believe in the importance of supporting their fellow veterans. (Kenesha R. Beheler)
