Mount Vernon News November 14, 2012
Bosnian resident has a heart for U.S. soldiers
MOUNT VERNON -- It's been 67 years since a crash landing in the hills of Yugoslavia claimed the lives of seven crew members aboard a B-17 bomber during World War II. But one neighborhood resident still holds a place in his heart for the families of the victims, as well as the survivors.
Auction could divide 247-acre farm
GAMBIER -- You hear the word heartbreak a lot when people talk about the upcoming auction of the Mescher Farm in Harrison Township.
Ag easement could have kept farm in one piece
GAMBIER -- Philander Chase Corp. at Kenyon College tried to make sure the Mescher property remained intact as farmland, but the death of Ruth Mescher in 2011 ended that effort.
Human trafficking growing with alarming speed
MOUNT VERNON -- A call to arms was heard Tuesday evening at First Church of the Nazarene when the second annual Women At Risk informational event was conducted.
Similarities between MVHS, real election results
MOUNT VERNON -- The national election is over, and so is the online student mock election held across the country and at Mount Vernon High School.
Centerburg council looks into traffic safety
CENTERBURG -- As in countless communities across the nation, Nov. 5 was a day marked by uncertainty and anticipation in Centerburg.
Council discusses road, TIF District
MOUNT VERNON -- Mount Vernon City Council approved the transfer of funds within the water/wastewaster department to the department's utility line item.
Five departments battle woods fire
MOUNT VERNON -- A fire in three acres of woods took units from five departments three hours and 40 minutes to quell Sunday afternoon.
Danville dominates list of All-District winners
COLUMBUS -- For the second straight season, a Danville football player was awarded the Central District's highest honor.