Agreement pushes connector road forward
This map submitted by the city of Mount Vernon Engineering Department shows the proposed route for the connector road between Coshocton Avenue and Yauger Road. The yellow line shows the road bypassing the hospital’s front parking lot, the emergency room entrance and the helipad and down the hill to Yauger Road. (Submitted photo)


Community clocks get special attention
The clock that sits high atop the Knox County Courthouse will spring forward with the assistance of manual labor in order to keep in time with Daylight Saving Time. (Virgil Shipley)


MVHS Knowledge Bowl team advances to state
Mount Vernon High School’s senior Knowledge Bowl team won the recent regional tournament and will advance to state competition. Pictured here are, first row, from left, Kelli White, Lea Griffith, Stephanie Lyons, Sarah Starmer and Dez Henry. Second row, from left, are Donovan Hoskins, Anthony Whitt, Corbin Heck, Steven Luna and Clorisha Gamble. (Virgil Shipley)


