Mount Vernon News January 16, 2013
City project could move the Dan Emmett house again
MOUNT VERNON -- An improvement project to widen and expand Ohio 13 along South Sandusky Street is in the planning phases with the City of Mount Vernon.
Be on alert for federal grant scam
DANVILLE -- In this economy, a $7,000 government grant sounds like a good thing, but chances are it's just another in a long list of scams which have swept the area in recently, and John Fongheiser would like people to be on their guard.
Engineering scholarship available through foundation
MOUNT VERNON -- The Community Foundation of Mount Vernon &Knox County has announced a scholarship to engineering students from any four or five-year engineering school.
Marathon station robbed
MOUNT VERNON -- A Mount Vernon man is in jail awaiting formal charges after assaulting a cashier and taking an unknown amount of money from the register at the Town Centre Marathon, 600 W. High St., just after 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Shoop, Smith nominated for military academies
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Two Knox County residents have been nominated for acceptance into a U.S. service academy by U.S. Rep Bob Gibbs (R).
AP English classes a hit at Centerburg High School
CENTERBURG -- The Centerburg school board on Monday learned about the success of the Advanced Placement English literature class being conducted at the high school.
North Fork board to talk with community prior to meeting
UTICA -- The North Fork school board started out the new year by expanding the opportunities for community members to interact with school board members.
Offices to be closed for holiday
MOUNT VERNON -- The following area offices and businesses will be closed Monday in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Mount Vernon In the Know team on TV
MOUNT VERNON -- Mount Vernon High School's In The Know team will be on television.
Scots give up lead in fourth, fall 60-51
SPARTA -- The Highland Scots treated their fans to three quarters of good, exciting basketball on their home court, taking a 40-31 lead into the fourth quarter.
Kids learn hoops, life lessons through YMCA
MOUNT VERNON -- The YMCA is where basketball was invented. And now the Mount Vernon YMCA and its sports director, Eric Boggs, are trying to make sure it remains the sport of choice.