The Mount Vernon High School wrestling team, led by a quintet of individual first-place finishers, edged Utica, 286-260, to capture the team victory at the 30th Annual Utica Invitational Wrestling Tournament on Saturday.
Warm weather is generally not a friend of deer hunters, but the 2006-07 deer season has been quite fruitful, despite the warmer temperatures early on. Knox County hunters have taken nearly the same number of deer thus far this season as they did last year. The season came in at the beginning of October, and will run through Feb. 4.
MOUNT VERNON -- Winter is somewhat of an odd season for students in Mount Vernon. During the summer, they are off school and have many daylight hours to use playing outdoor sports, hanging out by the pool or even tending to the lawn for their parents. Couple the shortening of the daytime hours with the rigors of school work, finding recreational opportunities in Mount Vernon is a bit of a challenge.
Up against the 10th-ranked team in the state and an Ohio Capital Conference powerhouse, the Mount Vernon High School wrestling team struggled at home in a duel meet against the Reynoldsburg Raiders. Jackets head coach John Brown says his team still has a lot of improvement to make, but showed some positive performances. The Raiders powered over the Jackets in Saturday night’s match, 67-8.
Things started out slow for the Mount Vernon High School boys basketball team on Friday night as it hosted the Dublin Jerome Celtics in Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division play. The Yellow Jackets, who trailed 12-6 after won quarter, used solid free-throw shooting and aggressive play to pull out a 48-33 victory. Mount Vernon went 17-of-22 from the line, including six free throws made each by Kyle Clinedinst and Caleb Tier.
Opportunity Knox Employment Services is, perhaps, one of the best kept secrets in the county. OKES is an employment service that uses state-of-the-art training equipment, Internet databases, training services and more to help any county resident find a new job or a better job. The services are all free and are available to anybody.
Utica had a lesson in taking things for granted on Friday, struggling through the first half with East Knox before dominating the second half in a 70-31 MBC victory.
The revitalization of downtown Mount Vernon has been an on-going goal for many years. The Heritage Center Association has recently taken steps to identify and resolve issues surrounding revitalization plans.
MOUNT VERNON -- An elegant evening of Ohio Junior Miss festivities took place at the Memorial Theater on Friday.
MOUNT VERNON Those old enough to remember the Walt Disney version of Davy Crockett would have been a little surprised when Col. Crockett appeared at the February Chautauqua at ThePlace at TheWoodward on Thursday evening.
The 2007 Knox County Home and Garden Show drew big crowds over the weekend as homeowners gathered information for their latest home improvement project, checked out the newest lines of power equipment as well items to take care of your lawn and garden.
CENTERBURG -- The Centerburg High School boys basketball team locked up a third-place tie in the MBC with another excellent display of teamwork on Friday evening.
MOUNT VERNON -- For the motorists on Knox County highways, its comforting to know the snowplow trucks are out, keeping the roads clear. Long before a Level 1 snow alert was issued at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, however, highway personnel were in high gear.
JOHNSTOWN -- The Loudonville Redbirds (271 points) took the 2007 Mid-Buckeye Conference wrestling crown for the third straight year, easily besting the field at Saturdays MBC Tournament.
MOUNT VERNON-- All season long, Mount Vernon High School boys basketball coach has been telling his players that their defense is improving. For another game, they proved him right.
The Knox County Symphony held its winter concert Saturday evening at Rosse Hall on the Kenyon College Campus.
It seems as though every kid in America has spent a moment or two on the playground, imagining what it would be like to have a chance to make the game winning shot. That wish came true for Shawn Johnson on Friday night.
MOUNT VERNON -- Every six years, the state of Ohio mandates the counties re-examine and reassess all properties in the county. The Knox County Auditors Office is now in the process of conducting that reappraisal.
MOUNT VERNON -- Knox County is home to some of the most beautiful and serene gardens in Ohio, from spacious acres filled with garden after garden to the small lot delightfully decorated by Mother Natures paintbrush.
MOUNT VERNON -- Knox County horticulture has another pest to worry about. Bagworm infestation has been encroaching into Knox County over the last couple of years and now seems to be firmly entrenched. Bagworm generally attacks arborvitae, juniper, pine, spruce and several other evergreen species. It has also been known to attack certain deciduous trees such as black locust, honeylocust and sycamore.
MOUNT VERNON -- A total of 60 million cans and pouches of Menu Foodspet food was recalled last week due to the confirmed deaths of 17 cats and dogs. The mystery is over as to the cause of the multiple deaths and illnesses -- rat poison, suspected on a wheat shipment from China, is to blame. But that is not much consolation to pet owners.
MOUNT VERNON -- Barbara Barry received the Heritage Centre Associations Walter Rudin Award Tuesday. She was among several winners at the HCA annual awards dinner, an event in which the association celebrates the contributions of its members.
MOUNT VERNON -- The nationwide scare of dog and cat food that has contributed to the death of pets apparently has not filtered down to Knox County. Veterinarians in Mount Vernon say they dont know what the problems are, and none have had pets in their offices with the symptoms.
MOUNT VERNON -- Fredericktowns Shawn Johnson and Mount Vernon Academys Ryan McFadden led the Senior-Stars to a 75-71 win over the All-Stars in Tuesday nights Mount Vernon News All-Star Senior Showcase game. The duos performance was more than enough to pick up Co-Most Valuable Player Honors. They combined to score 45 percent of the Senior-Starspoints.
MOUNT VERNON -- Citing illness, local attorney Scott Pullins did not attend a hearing Monday in Knox County Common Pleas Court.
MOUNT VERNON -- Tornadoes are powerful and dangerous storms which can strike swiftly and leave death and destruction in their paths. As with other types of natural disasters, survival can depend on preparedness. Knowing what to look for, being familiar with terms used to describe tornadoes, and having a plan should a tornado strike, will increase chances of survival.
MOUNT VERNON -- Tornado season is fast approaching and Knox County Emergency Management officials are urging residents to prepare for potentially harsh weather this spring.
MOUNT VERNON -- The Mount Vernon High School football team got to meet its new leader for the first time on Monday. Newly hired coach Gary Keller met after school with his squad and liked what he saw.
Newspapers are information. They tell us whats going on locally and in the world, what’s on TV and who won the big game among, many other things. Newspapers In Education is a program to familiarize school children with what a newspaper is and what it can do for their lives. For the most part, NIE distributes papers to school children in preschool to 12th grade along with age-based activities.
Spruce Street and Roosevelt Avenue provide the only way in or out for the residents of the Buckeye Addition, a neighborhood in Clinton Township located just west of the railroad tracks that run along South Main Street.
A registered sexual predator living in Mount Vernon was indicted Monday for allegedly raping an adult male victim.
Crews from Miller Logging were hard at work Tuesday clearing trees, brush, limbs and stumps from the Heart of Ohio Trail.
Tori Carpenter has been participating in the Swim for Diabetes for four years. The swim began Sunday at 1 p.m. and ran until 4 p.m. By about 2 p.m., Tori had done 51 laps. There were 21 swimmers overall and they raised $7,200.
The body found in the Kokosing river on Wednesday morning has been identified as 51-year-old James L. Newton of Mount Vernon, according to Mount Vernon police.
Quiet Love is not the average Christian ministry. Before a concert, the performers wander around wearing glow-in-the-dark face paint, black clothes and white gloves. They pray together in preparation.
It was muddy and gray on Saturday morning for the Knox County Horse Park Cowboy Challenge,but the cowboys and cowgirls still came out to ride.
For the second weekend in a row, the Highland High School boys track team stepped on the bus to head home carrying a championship trophy. The Scots placed first out of a field of 10 teams at the Fredericktown Invitational on Friday night. Bursts of rain and dropping temperatures throughout the evening werent helpful, but the boys still continued to bust out some solid marks and times.
For the second weekend in a row, the Highland High School boys track team stepped on the bus to head home carrying a championship trophy. The Scots placed first out of a field of 10 teams at the Fredericktown Invitational on Friday night. Bursts of rain and dropping temperatures throughout the evening werent helpful, but the boys still continued to bust out some solid marks and times.
Its time to make the bed ... the garden bed, that is.
Keith Hess of Mount Vernon bagged this 17-pound turkey early this morning. Hess measured a 10-inch beard and seven-eighths of an inch spurs on the turkey, which he shot while hunting on Zion Road near Gambier. Hess said he planned to have it mounted. The spring season, which began Monday, runs through May 20.
Wondering if the garden will grow great vegetables this summer? Curious if the lawn needs fertilizer or the corn field needs lime? A soil test measures soil fertility so the right plants can be put into the right soil, or the soil can be amended to better grow the desired plants.
Twenty-seven Knowledge Bowl teams from 12 regions around the state converged on The Dan Emmett Conference Center on Friday for the 2007 State Knowledge Bowl academic challenge competition, with more schools being represented than ever before in the contestns history
As the days warm and the sunlight lingers a bit longer, the number of visitors on the Kokosing Gap Trail increases dramatically. All guests are welcome, but are requested to be extra cautious and courteous as the congestion increases.
The weather outside was so cold that the rain felt like liquid ice, but inside the commons of the Mount Vernon Middle School, Saturday night, the music was red hot as the Mount Vernon High School Mellow Jackets hosted its annual Tops-N-Pops spring jazz concert.
The Habitat for Humanity of Knox County was founded in 1988 as a nondenominational, Christian-based organization dedicated to developing affordable housing for families that could not qualify for conventional loan programs. It is affiliated with Habitat for Humanity International.
A look at the Knox County Humane Society.
The objective of pruning trees and bushes is to promote healthy and attractive plants, and to make sure they are safe. In the case of fruit bearing plants, proper pruning can also promote higher yields.
WEST LAFAYETTE -- Its all over in just one night. But the planning, contemplating and big decision making fills up many prior hours, days, weeks and even months. What is the big occasion? It is only the biggest formal event in high school -- Prom.
HOWARD -- City officials are interested in having a historic, iron bridge moved from its current location near Pipesville Road to Foundation Park. Their decision will hinge on a future assessment by the citys contract engineering firm.
MOUNT VERNON -- Local children braved the cold and light snow to find easter eggs at Memorial Park.
MOUNT VERNON -- Theres nothing like spring in Central Ohio, especially if you are a gardener. The weather can be like a roller coaster ride with weather in the mid-70s one day and below freezing the next.
A new state law takes effect which limits the number of passengers that 16-year-old drivers can have in their vehicles.
CENTERBURG -- The Central Ohio Joint Fire District has been making safety inspections at businesses in recent weeks, and expects to continue until all businesses within the district have been inspected.
MOUNT VERNON -- Work on the road project to straighten Cassell's Crossing is progressing ahead of schedule. Original plans called for periodic restrictions on traffic based on work being done at the crossing, then for Ohio 13 to be closed starting June 14 for 14 days of final construction.
MOUNT VERNON -- Scott Pullins got a chance to explain himself and then apologized without qualification at a hearing before visiting Judge Thomas Curran on Thursday.
MOUNT VERNON -- Mount Vernon enjoyed a picture-perfect Memorial Day: Crowds of people, many wearing red, white and blue; sunny, warm weather; a traditional parade; and a presentation on Public Square attended by hundreds of patriots.
MOUNT VERNON -- Summer blooming bulbs are a great way to keep a garden colorful through the summer and even the fall with some flowers.
Members of the Mount Vernon Fire Department check out a camper which caught fire about 1 mile north of Cassell's Crossing late Friday afternoon.
MOUNT VERNON -- Lowell Henthorn and William Adams were recently honored by the Veterans Service Commission and the Veterans Service Office for service rendered on behalf of local veterans. Plaques were presented by the local commission to Henthorn and to Adams'son, Eric.
MOUNT VERNON -- In a county rocked by breast cancer diagnoses, a support group was badly needed. When breast cancer survivor Ruth Treen was diagnosed and endured a mastectomy, she decided to do something about that.
MOUNT VERNON -- Saunja Smith did not find a lump in her breast, nor did she notice any signs of cancer. And breast cancer doesn't run in her family. There was no real reason for Smith to get a mammography screening, except that doctors recommend the test after age 40. Smith was 43 years old and her mammogram, in May 2004, was just another routine checkup.
MOUNT VERNON -- Cancer comes out of nowhere, or so it often seems. And for Ruth Treen of Mount Vernon and her family, that was certainly the case. In 2003, Treen's great-granddaughter, Alaina Littleton, 13 months old, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
FREDERICKTOWN -- The 95 kindergartners at Fredericktown Primary School participated in the school's fifth annual Mini Relay for Life on Friday, running and walking and expecting to raise more than $1,000 for the American Cancer Society.
The YMCA youth soccer program finished up the 2007 spring season on Saturday. It was another successful season where the participants learned the game of soccer, met new friends and had fun. YMCA soccer will start back up in the fall.
MOUNT VERNON -- The intersection of Newark Road and Parrot Street has long been a difficult and dangerous intersection for both motorists and pedestrians. A combination of limited visibility and high traffic rates, especially during the times when work lets out at the industrial park south of the intersection, has made the desire for a traffic signal at the intersection a high priority for residents in the area.
HOWARD -- Teenagers aren't the only ones thinking about prom this month. In Apple Valley, Carl and Sharon Holmes are reminiscing about the senior prom they attended ... in May 1958 at Sharon's high school in Centreville, Mich.
MOUNT VERNON -- By 58 percent, Ohio voters approved a law in November 2006 to ban indoor smoking in public places. The ban took effect Dec. 7, but because there was not any way to enforce the new law, some restaurants and bars continued to let people smoke inside. Now the smoking ban has consequences.
Landscaping, the art of arranging plants in an aesthetically pleasing layout, is the culmination of a good garden.
MOUNT VERNON -- Around 700 school kids rolled into the Knox County Fairgrounds on Thursday morning for Agriculture Appreciation Day, an annual event which helps introduce children to the world of agriculture.
MOUNT VERNON -- Now that the price at the pump has jumped to over $3 a gallon, and analysts predict it to rise over the summer hitting $4, people want answers to how the price can change overnight. Well, there aren’t any. Not even gas station owners understand or can predict the price of gas day to day.
MOUNT VERNON -- The problem of laundry suffering ading or spotting in areas using Mount Vernon city water, though a relatively rare occurrence, is still an ongoing problem.
Rain or shine. That was the game plan for the inaugural St. Jude's Family Fun Day. The event managed to bring over 50 people to Riverside Park on Saturday, even without sunny weather.
In two sessions held Saturday morning and Saturday afternoon, a total of over 70 people auditioned for roles in the Bruce Jacklin and Company production of the popular Disney musical, "Beauty and the Beast."The tryouts were held in the Memorial Theater, which will also be the venue for the performances, July 5 through July 8.
"It had to go down sometime,"said Clear Fork girls head track coach Brittany Bechtel.
The 2007 SpecTRACKular was again a major success on Friday night. By the end of the night, two athletes stood above the rest and gained the coveted "Most Valuable Competitor"award. For the boys, the winner was Wayne Lanum from Highland High School. The girls trophy went to Lauren Hollis from Mount Vernon High School.
A great flower garden can be a joy and worth every ounce of effort put into it. You have tested your soil and prepared the bed. Now, what are you going to plant? This might not be a difficult question for an experienced gardener, although it can be if the avid gardener wants to try "something different."
Rain or shine. That was the game plan for the inaugural St. Jude's Family Fun Day. The event managed to bring over 50 people to Riverside Park on Saturday, even without sunny weather.
In two sessions held Saturday morning and Saturday afternoon, a total of over 70 people auditioned for roles in the Bruce Jacklin and Company production of the popular Disney musical, "Beauty and the Beast."The tryouts were held in the Memorial Theater, which will also be the venue for the performances, July 5 through July 8.
"It had to go down sometime,"said Clear Fork girls head track coach Brittany Bechtel.
The 2007 SpecTRACKular was again a major success on Friday night. By the end of the night, two athletes stood above the rest and gained the coveted "Most Valuable Competitor"award. For the boys, the winner was Wayne Lanum from Highland High School. The girls trophy went to Lauren Hollis from Mount Vernon High School.
A great flower garden can be a joy and worth every ounce of effort put into it. You have tested your soil and prepared the bed. Now, what are you going to plant? This might not be a difficult question for an experienced gardener, although it can be if the avid gardener wants to try "something different."
Hundreds of people thronged the square on a gorgeous Friday evening for the kickoff of the downtown summer season. First Friday brought perfect weather, classic cars, live music, food vendors, sidewalk chalk art, a parade of pooches and lots of children's games stretching from South Main up through the Very Short North.
United Precast Inc. in Mount Vernon gave the News a tour of their new washwater containment facility on Friday.
One little girl grew a great passion for The St. Jude's Children Research Hospital when her family received their magazine in the mail and she looked through the pages. Kaylee Burke, then, 3-year olds, started to ask questions about the pictures of the cancer patients. She wanted to help them feel better.
HOWARD -- An idea conceived 30 years ago came to fruition last week when the Knox County Park District acquired two acres in eastern Knox County. Located at the intersection of Hazel Dell and Austin roads, the land will become the Honey Run Waterfall Park.
Gardasil, a vaccine manufactured by Merck amd Co. Inc., is designed to prevent the human papillomavirus, HPV, which causes cervical cancer. The United States Food and Drug Administration approved the vaccine, administered in a three-dose series, in June 2006. Since then, there has been some questions raised by parents on the recommended age the vaccine is administered -- as young as 9 and up to 26 years old.
The village of Howard has been seeing some much-needed improvement over the past few weeks.
The fourth annual Senior Prom held April 26 at the Colonial City Moose Lodge had senior citizens kicking up their heels to tunes sung by a red-jumpsuited Elvis.
The Woodward Opera House is finally getting a face lift. Work has been in progress for several days, with scaffolding and protective plastic being set up around the east and north sides of the building.
Law enforcement from all over the county swarmed to the Mount Vernon High School and Knox County Career Center this morning with one goal in mind -- to give away pizza
Gardasil, a vaccine manufactured by Merck amd Co. Inc., is designed to prevent the human papillomavirus, HPV, which causes cervical cancer. The United States Food and Drug Administration approved the vaccine, administered in a three-dose series, in June 2006. Since then, there has been some questions raised by parents on the recommended age the vaccine is administered -- as young as 9 and up to 26 years old.
A look at water gardens.
MOUNT VERNON -- The Mount Vernon Police Department's elite Emergency Services Unit deployed for the first time Friday in a raid at the Curtis Inn in downtown Mount Vernon. Blue Uriah Bain, 29, a guest at the hotel, was taken into custody and transported to the Knox County Jail, where he will be charged with trafficking in controlled substances.
FREDERICKTOWN -- Carving ice is Greg Butauski's self-confessed "No. 1 passion."He runs a world-renown business out of Columbus called Elegant Ice Creations which specializes in ice carvings. But he has to admit that sculpting sand has some distinct advantages.
MOUNT VERNON -- SummerBrook, the Alzheimer's-dementia care wing at Summerville at HillenVale, is specially designed to protect and care for -- while also stimulating the senses of -- patients with dementia.
MOUNT VERNON -- The Mount Vernon Developmental Center is the setting for the Easter Seals Adult Day Program, where elders and others who need round-the-clock attention can spend their days while their family members work.
MOUNT VERNON -- The progression of Alzheimer's disease is slow, somtimes taking years. Before its victims need full-time care and the protection of a confined environment, they are able to remain at home. As the disease progresses, they need more and more help handling the daily chores of life.
MOUNT VERNON -- There is no known cure and no known prevention for Alzheimer's disease. It is the eighth-leading cause of death in the United States, and the sixth-leading cause of death among the elderly.
MOUNT VERNON -- Passing vehicles honked their horns for Mount Vernon Developmental Center staff members who gathered at the entrance of the center to protest staffing, safety and overtime issues. The informational picket began at 6 a.m. is scheduled to last until 6 p.m. today.
MOUNT VERNON -- Alzheimer's disease is just one member of the family of dementia types but is, by far, the most common type in the United States. It accounts for about 60 percent of all dementia cases in patients 65 and older, and is associated with 100,000deaths each year. The Alzheimer's Association estimates that more than 5 million Americans suffer from the disease.
MOUNT VERNON -- The Mount Vernon Amateur Radio Club participated in the 75th annual Amateur Radio Field Day on Saturday and Sunday. The club set up ham radios in the American Red Cross Training Center in Mount Vernon and made contact with amateur radio operators nationally and internationally.
MOUNT VERNON -- Until recently, garlic scapes were considered a "wasted"part of the garlic plant. The scape is the flowering stalk found on members of the Allium family (onions, leeks, chives and garlic). Garlic scapes, which only appear on hardneck garlic varieties, curl upward as they grow, ultimately straighten, and then grow little seed-like bulbs. The garlic scapes are at their tenderest and best flavor while they are still in full curl.
MOUNT VERNON -- Bud Bushway is a long-time devotee of vintage WACO biplanes. And he is a faithful attendee at the annual fly-in being held this week at Brian Wynkoop's grass airport here in Mount Vernon. Bushway flew to Mount Vernon on Wednesday from his home in South Strafford, Vt.
MOUNT VERNON -- What's so special about an auction? What is it that attracts hundreds or even thousands of people out to pour over boxes of "stuff"and maybe go through a highly charged bidding process for the privilege of paying more money for some item than anyone else is willing to pay?
BRINKHAVEN -- The Bridge of Dreams on the Mohican Valley Trail is "the gateway into Knox County,"as Kim Marshall puts it. Marshall is the director of the Knox County Park District, which recently took over administration of the trail from the Knox County Commissioners.
DANVILLE -- Saturday marked the last of three beautiful days for the Danville-Howard Turkey Festival. Sunny skies and a cool breeze led the way for the parade, which started promptly at 7 p.m. for the scores of families and individuals lining the streets.
MOUNT VERNON -- Foundation Park was the scene Sunday for the annual Rotary/Kiwanis Club Father's Day Family Regatta.
FREDERICKTOWN -- As buying fresh, local food becomes more and more of an issue with each new report of contaminated food imported from overseas, the problem that quickly emerges is, where can I go to get the freshest food, and lots of it? In addition to the well-established Farmers Market in downtown Mount Vernon on Saturdays, the Owl Creek Produce Auction is emerging as a popular venue, both for family buyers and bulk buyers.
MOUNT VERNON -- Early season raspberries are going to be bearing fruit soon and now is a good time to train your raspberry bushes. Basically this means trellising them.
DANVILLE -- The Eastern Knox County Joint Fire District held its annual fire department demonstration Friday night during day two at the Danville-Howard Turkey Festival.
DANVILLE -- Each youngster in the Little Miss Turkey/Little Mister Turkey contest on Thursday gobbled and walked like a turkey and drew smiles and laughs from on-lookers. The contest was the main event at the opening day of the 19th Annual Danville-Howard Turkey Festival at Danville Memorial Park.
MOUNT VERNON -- Organic or all natural products have caught the attention of many who are health conscious, and the growing use of dietary supplements to better improve one's health has created a competitive industry. Although medical conditions and other ailments are still widely managed with prescription drugs, all-natural products continue to find consumers who are searching for alternative remedies without any side affects.
GAMBIER -- The Mount Vernon Rotary Club was busy swinging hammers, measuring twice and cutting once, and hoisting trusses overhead Tuesday night -- tasks many of these volunteers don't often have the opportunity to pursue. However, through Rotary's partnership with the Knox County Park District, the opportunity comes around a little more often these days.
MOUNT VERNON -- Thanks to the efforts of Team 10 students from Mount Vernon High School, recess at East Elementary School is a lot more interesting -- and educational. Forty sophomores, divided into small groups, redesigned the playground and, in a two-day painting blitz, completed a variety of colorful play areas to "give the little kids something to do at recess."
The 1880's era bridge gets dropped into the Kokosing River.
LOUDONVILLE -- Saturday marked the inaugural River Float parade, held during the River Days Celebration on the Mohican River.
FREDERICKTOWN -- Hundreds turned out on a bright and warm afternoon Sunday for the opening ceremony for the Healing Field of Honor at the intersection of Ohio 13 and Waterford Road, just outside of Fredericktown. Hundreds of American flags were arrayed across the field, crisply flapping in the warm breeze.
MOUNT VERNON -- Lilac bushes can be large, hearty plants and, if left on their own, can grow to be the size of a small- or medium-size tree. As lilac bushes grow older, the lower parts of the plant can lose their leaves due to lack of sunlight and air circulation. This gives them an ugly, leggy look.
DANVILLE -- What if my school bus flips over? What if my child is on a crashed school bus? What if I am the first emergency responder on the scene? Those questions and more were answered during a mock school bus crash drill held for all county school bus drivers.
A small crowd of eager young people opened the new Mount Vernon Water Park on Tuesday evening, even though the air temperature was only 65 degrees.
FREDERICKTOWN -- Gold Star Dad Bob Lehmiller rolled into Fredericktown on Tuesday, delivering 1,500 flags for the Healing Field of Honor Memorial. The flags will be the centerpiece of a six-day event held June 10-15 at Kokosing Construction Co. field at the intersection of Ohio 13 and Waterford Road.
MOUNT VERNON -- The students in Frank McCoy's Career Based Intervention class at the Mount Vernon Middle School learned more than history and math this past school year. These students earned a valuable life lesson that has helped prepare them for the “real world.”
MOUNT VERNON -- Sunshine and humidity rang in summer with a perfect day for the kickoff of the eighth year of the Farmers Market on Public Square. Vendors lined up with products ranging from herbs and greens to meat and cheese, with plenty of surprises along the way. This is early in the season for most vegetables, but there were a few, particularly onions, radishes and leeks.
MOUNT VERNON --Bagworms can be very destructive pests and, during certain stages of its life cycle, very hard to detect.
MOUNT VERNON --First Friday, the monthly street festival on Public Square, may be sponsered and organized by The Heritage Centre Association, but the event would never happen without a little help from unexpected volunteers.
MOUNT VERNON --City officials honored the numerous individuals who helped turn the idea of a new water park into a reality during a dedication ceremony Friday. About 150 people turned out for the event at the newly constructed Hiawatha Water Park/Pool on Sychar Road.
MOUNT VERNON -- The use of Tasers by law enforcement has created concerns around the nation. Reports of individuals dying as a result of being tasered has expanded the controversy. Locally, the Franklin County Sheriff's office is investigating the death of Patrick Hagans, 42, of Columbus. He was tasered by officers on May 13 and died three days later.
MOUNT VERNON -- Two men were trapped in a structure fire that ravaged a home at 503 W. Burgess St. Thursday night. It took the joint effort of the Mount Vernon police and fire departments to rescue the victims. Patrolman Jessica Butler and Cpl. Beth Marti of the MVPD and Jay Laymon of the MVFD entered the burning house to pull out the two victims.
Founded in 1984, the Agriculture Museum preserves the rich agricultural heritage of Knox County.
A parade for the National Day of the Cowboy was held in Martinsburg on Saturday afternoon. In the second annual event in the village, 18 horses, two mules and three wagons marched from the Community Center and back, escorted by Bladensburg fire trucks.
MOUNT VERNON -- As fuel prices keep rising, so does the cost of the transportation of goods, including food. In response to this, many people are looking to start growing their own vegetables to save a little money.
MOUNT VERNON -- A new sidewalk being built along U.S. 36, just east of Mount Vernon, will connect pedestrians to Opportunity Knox and workers with new job skills. The project came about after a meeting of the Bridges Out of Poverty class, sponsored by Knox County Job and Family Services.
The railroad between Mount Vernon and Newark is getting so new upgrades and repairs.
Not everything is fun and games at the Knox County Fair. Parents have been taking advantage of the photo IDs available through the Knox County Prosecutor's Office, located in the Merchant's Building.
MOUNT VERNON -- Despite receiving some welcome temporary relief from last week's rain, local farmers are continuing to struggle with an overall drought. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration put Knox County in the "moderate drought"category in this week's update, though their long-term forecast calls for a chance of relief from dry conditions over the next several weeks.
Round two of the search for a Mount Vernon City Schools superintendent, included two extra focus group meetings for the community to voice their opinions. Monday's group brought up many issues concerning the community. Trust, communication and collaboration topped the discussion. Mount Vernon's search for a new superindent is expected to end in October, but the journey to the end is starting again.
Ron's Pizza closes for vacation as they prepare to move the business just down the street.
With the growing season in full swing and last week's rain, the Mount Vernon Farmers Market is offering a bumper crop of locally grown produce
Youngsters learned about helping others during Vacation Bible School at the Green Valley Southern Baptist Church this week.
Even before 9-11, firefighters across the nation have bonded with a brotherhood, only comparable to police officers and the military. The outpouring of support for a fallen comrade -- regardless of whether they are a neighbor or a stranger hundreds of miles away -- was never more evident than the memorial service last month for the firefighters who died in a furniture fire.
MOUNT VERNON -- A career as a firefighter is honorable, but can be dangerous. Michael Wagner of Fredericktown understood the risks he might face on the job, but fighting fires and saving lives was what he was meant to do in life.
A look at Japanese Beatles.
CENTERBURG -- Knox County officials assembled Wednesday afternoon to investigate a neighbor's complaint about the condition of cattle kept at the property of David Vernon, located at the southeast corner of Ball Road and Hall Road in Hilliar Township, along the Morrow County line. Veterinarian Dr. Greg Price was on hand for the inspection, as was Knox County Dog Warden Roger Reed. No citation was issued, as the officials determined that the condition of Vernon's herd could be attributed to the recent dry conditions. Reed gave no comment at the scene, and could not be reached for comment later.
MOUNT VERNON -- An informational meeting regarding what types of food can be sold at farm markets was held Tuesday night at the Knox County Health Department.
The cooperative effort between the Knox County Animal Shelter and the Knox County Humane Society rescues countless dogs and cats throughout Knox County each year.
It was a Pirate's Paradise theme at the Knox County 4-H Junior Camp. Campers and counselors enjoyed five days of adventures, fun and friends that came to a close on Monday.
After being rescued from a neglectful home, "Hope,"is well on her way to a full recovery thanks to the love and support of the Knox County Animal Shelter.
A look at water conservation.
MOUNT VERNON -- A few opening night blips aside, Bruce Jacklin and Company's production of the Disney musical "Beauty and the Beast"proved to be a triumph as it bowed on the boards of the Memorial Theater on Thursday night to a full house.
MOUNT VERNON -- A cooperative effort between a Knox County Common Pleas Court parole officer, the Knox County Dog Warden and the Knox County Health Department has saved the life of one dog but saw the end for nearly 40 other animals.
The fireworks on Tuesday night started this 4th of July holiday in Mount Vernon as crowds gathered at Memorial Park.
MOUNT VERNON -- One of the major and most visible phases of the restoration of the Woodward Opera House is coming to a close. Exterior work has been going on since April and the final pieces of the puzzle are being put into place.
MOUNT VERNON -- It was the Apple Valley Golf Course that brought Tom and Marilyn Price into Knox County 14 years ago. Knowing nothing about Mount Vernon or the Apple Valley community, they went for a ride one day to look for the golf course. He had heard a lot about it, but nothing about the area. They fell in love with the relaxing small town scene and decided to move away from the busy city. Tom'.s love for the game of golf led him to Apple Valley, but it has also taken him on many journeys throughout his life. Wrinkles and Laughlines, a 12-page special section on active seniors, will appear in today'.s edition of the News.
FREDERICKTOWN -- A miniature world of castles and medieval creatures took shape on the beach of Sockman Lake on Saturday. Participants in the Rock Sand Roll sand castle building competition used small buckets, shovels and fingers to craft their creations, but drew upon their imaginations most of all.
A look at the newly revamped Clerk of Courts website.
MOUNT VERNON -- The Knox County Sheriff's Office, Mount Vernon Fire Department and Kenyon Campus Security responded to an alleged bomb threat on Kenyon campus on Wednesday.
Today is the first day of school for the county schools. Students aren't the only ones reporting back, food preparers at the cafeterias are making sure lunches are hot and ready.
MOUNT VERNON -- Twenty-five Mount Vernon firefighters, along with 10 from other Knox County fire departments, participated in a fire training exercise Tuesday evening.
SPARTA -- On Saturday, a beloved Sparta resident will turn 100 years old. Ted Ray still lives alone on a farm outside the village, keeps a stand of honeybees, walks every day, rides an exercise bicycle, and puts in a big garden and tends it himself.
MOUNT VERNON -- Slow currents and sand bars added challenges to the boaters taking part in Saturday's Corrugated Cardboard Canoe Race held on the scenic Kokosing River.
MOUNT VERNON -- The theme of the Dan Emmett Music and Arts Festival's annual Flower Show is "Quilting With Flowers,"and The Living Center on North Main Street is bursting with plants, flower arrangements and quilts that are color-coordinated with the flora.
Annual plants need not die with the first frost of autumn. Cuttings can be taken from many plants and kept alive over the winter for transplanting in the spring.
Area cheerleading teams competed on Friday at the Dan Emmett Music and Arts Festival.
How you can stay healthy and hydrated in the heat.
MOUNT VERNON -- Area football teams put on the pads for the first time on Tuesday and coaches were eager to get going full speed despite the 90-plus degree temperatures. All eyes weren't only on the practice at hand, however. Coaches were watching for heat-related side effects in their players.
MOUNT VERNON -- Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland has signed Substitute House Bill 9, a proposal to raise speed limits for tractors driving on highways. The current ceiling is 25 miles per hour, a figure which has been on the books for many years.
Between the harsh frost this spring and the drought conditions found throughout Knox County this summer, local orchards are taking a bruising while consumers are seeing higher prices.
MOUNT VERNON -- There was plenty of music and fun in the air during the August First Friday, though the "triple-H"weather (hot, hazy and humid) cut down the crowds a little.
MOUNT VERNON -- The Ohio News Network turned the video camera on some of Knox County's top tourism destinations on Thursday. The footage shot will be incorporated into an ONN season program focusing on several tourism spots across Ohio that will air sometime next year.
MOUNT VERNON -- The Mount Vernon Players summer musical production of "Snoopy!!! The Musical"put its best paw forward in its final dress rehearsal Wednesday evening at ThePlace@TheWoodward.
Producers Livestock recently sold the land and the buildings which house the stockyard's operations. But the stockyard, which has been serving local producers for more than half a century, is not ready to close shop just yet.
MOUNT VERNON -- A few thousand big and little people turned out for the 6th annual Family Fun Day at the Knox County Fairgrounds on Sunday afternoon.
FREDERICKTOWN -- As part of this year's Bicentennial Celebration in Fredericktown, eight industries opened their doors to the public on Saturday, giving tours that showed what a small industrial giant Fredericktown is becoming.
Composting can be simply produced at home and has many advantages.
MOUNT VERNON -- "The POWs and MIAs are our country's responsibility. Today, in addition to recognizing the Americans who are still missing in action or imprisoned in foreign lands, our nation must reaffirm its commitment to the families who still wait for word of their missing loved ones."Those were the words Navy Master Chief Randy Hudson said to a large crowd of veterans, their families, and community members who attended a vigil Thursday night in honor of National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
HOWARD -- Tuesday turned out to be a day that East Knox High School freshman Aric Durbin will never forget. It was the day he got to meet Cleveland Cavalier Daniel Gibson, and, by the way, got his design on a Spalding basketball.
MOUNT VERNON -- Connie Cahill sauteed, measured, mixed and baked her way into the hearts of Knox County cooks Tuesday evening at the Memorial Theater.
CENTERBURG -- In 16 years, Centerburg's Oldtime Farming Festival has grown from a small gathering to a popular happening.
UTICA -- The threat of rain Saturday did nothing to dampen the spirits of the participants or audience as seven high school marching bands strutted their stuff at the marching band preview hosted by the North Fork Music Boosters and the Utica High School Marching Band.
FREDERICKTOWN -- The Tomato Show Children's Parade kicked off Thursday night's family friendly activities in Fredericktown. Fourteen entries involving variations on this year's theme, "A Walk Down Memory Lane,"lined up for judging before walking east on College Street.
On the steps of the Memorial Theater, Fred Dailey formally announced his candidacy for U.S. House of Representatives for the 18th District in Ohio.
Fredericktown is buidling an addition to the primary school which will house all the students in the district.
MOUNT VERNON -- A red, white and blue handmade quilt with pillows will be raffled Saturday by the Lucy Knox Daughters of the American Revolution at their regular meeting. The proceeds from the raffle will go to the Frances Sturtevant Memorial Scholarship Fund, to be presented to a Knox County student.
Construction continues on the new East Knox Middle School in Howard.
MOUNT VERNON -- The Public Square looked like the teens and '20s era Friday evening as more than 100 Model T Ford cars gathered to talk T's with each other and show off their prized antiques to the public.
HOWARD -- Neil Neer spends the winters in Florida. When his neighbors there were working in their back yard, he said, they unearthed an interesting object, which Neer brought back to his home in Apple Valley this spring.
MOUNT VERNON -- A reception Friday evening at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County launched the month-long exhibition of Key Ingredients: America by Food from the Smithsonian Institution. Mount Vernon was one of just eight rural Ohio communities chosen to host the exhibit.
MOUNT VERNON -- He's an important figure in the religious world, but Will Graham is as down-to-earth as they come. He laughs easily -- especially at himself -- looks people right in the eye and is quick to smile and joke. And he's really missing his children.
Pets and owners braved the heat Saturday to raise money for the Knox County Humane Society. After taking a walk throughout Wolf Run Regional Park, dogs competed in contests that ranged from Best Wag to Best Costume.
Providence farm hosted it's third annual Pumpkin Festival over the weekend, bringing in families for some fall fun.
GAMBIER -- More than 5,900 people attended the three-day Greater Knox County Will Graham Celebration at the Kenyon Athletic Center over the weekend. Friday evening saw an attendance of 1,500, the Saturday KidzFest was attended by 1,000, Saturday's Student Night drew a crowd of 1,300 and the closing service on Sunday attracted 2,100 people.
Family Video took a major step forward in its plans to construct a new commercial building at the southwest corner of Coshocton Avenue and Brown Street.
CENTERBURG -- Nine-year-old Tad Weldy of Centerburg aimed a fire extinguisher at a flaming mixture of gasoline and diesel fuel and squeezed with all his might while Central Ohio Joint Fire District firefighters kept a watchful eye during one of this past weekends'many demonstrations and training exercises held at area fire departments. The Central Ohio Joint Fire District's Open House on Saturday wrapped up Fire Prevention Week 2007.
MOUNT VERNON -- Two restaurants in the city are being remodeled - Taco Bell and Kentucky Fried Chicken.
MOUNT VERNON -- The last milkhouse in Mount Vernon and former home of Ron'Pizza was knocked down to make way for a new business.
Classes are in full swing at Ariel Hall on the Knox County Campus of Central Ohio Technical College. Bringing technical education to a new level to downtown Mount Vernon.
MOUNT VERNON -- The Mount Vernon Baltimore and Ohio Railroad depot -- the impressive Richardsonian Romanesque-styled building on West High Street -- will enter its second century with an open house, a new look and a new community purpose this weekend.
The Brown Family Environmental Center hosted it's annual Fall open house and fall festival on Saturday with hay rides, tours, music and served up old fashioned apple cider.
MOUNT VERNON -- Gary Keene of Mount Vernon and his 2-year-old grandson, Alexander Spaulding, both love trains, so their visit to see a historic steam engine at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad depot on Saturday was a special one.
Classes are in full swing at Ariel Hall on the Knox County Campus of Central Ohio Technical College. Bringing technical education to a new level to downtown Mount Vernon.
MOUNT VERNON -- The Mount Vernon Baltimore and Ohio Railroad depot -- the impressive Richardsonian Romanesque-styled building on West High Street -- will enter its second century with an open house, a new look and a new community purpose this weekend.
At a special school board meeting Monday, the community had the opportunity to hear from the two finalists for the position of superintendent of Mount Vernon City Schools
MOUNT VERNON -- Sharon L. Shaffer, 55, Marion, Il., was cited for an improper left turn after she allegedly caused an accident Tuesday which sent another vehicle crashing through the wall of a building at the corner of North Gay and East High streets.
The Mount Vernon Police Department has been patrolling downtown Mount Vernon, for those in violation of the two hour parking limits.
GAMBIER -- A historic religious event began to unfold at Kenyon College Thursday afternoon, when Rabbi Menachem Youlus of Save a Torah brought the college its very own 175-year-old, nearly restored Torah ... and allowed students and faculty the privilege of finishing its restoration.
GAMBIER -- Kenyon College's new-old Torah came home on Thursday, and was dedicated in a Friday afternoon ceremony -- conducted in Hebrew and English -- inside a packed Horn Gallery.
Corn harvest is well under way in Knox County. Rob Kuhlman was combining on the Hunter farm at the south edge of Mount Vernon, Tuesday afternoon. He estimated the yield at 130 to 180 bushels per acre from the 150 acres of corn to be harvested.
FREDERICKTOWN -- Hundreds of trick-or-treaters descended on the Fredericktown square Wednesday night, with masks and capes, sparkling gowns, superhero suits and tails, ready to collect the goods offered by the residents lining the streets and the organizations set up on the square.
MOUNT VERNON -- The Knox County Health Department hosted a public forum on MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphococcus aureus) on Thursday evening at Mount Vernon High School, where one student to date had contracted the illness.
FREDERICKTOWN -- A royal wedding, forest denizens, fairies and enchantments will come to life on the stage at Fredericktown Intermediate School, Nov. 10, at 8 p.m. as the high school drama club performs William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
A look inside the renovations of Pierce Hall on the Kenyon College campus in Gambier Ohio.
Mount Vernon City Street Department is busying this season, clearing city streets of leaves.
MOUNT VERNON -- Danville managed to shutdown one of the most explosive offenses in Division VI football when they faced the Newark Catholic Green Wave in regional semifinal action on Saturday at Yellow Jacket Stadium.
MOUNT VERNON -- Knox County Junior Miss contestants enthusiastically launched the 2008 Knox County Junior Miss Scholarship Program with the Friday evening preliminary awards at the Memorial Theater.
MOUNT VERNON -- Sarah Hohman of Mount Vernon High School was named 2008 Central Knox County Junior Miss and Aunna Stambaugh of Centerburg High School was named 2008 Greater Knox County Junior Miss at Saturday evening's final performances and award ceremony at the Memorial Theater.
MOUNT VERNON -- A deafening horn blew. The diesel, electric locomotive at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad depot on Monday broke the thin ribbon draped in front of it and chugged slowly away to the south.
New lights strung on trees along South Main Street will make the Christmas season bright and cheery. Heritage Centre Association members teamed up Sunday morning to untangle the old lights, many of which were burned out, and string the new lights in the branches.
Astrophotography is the photography of the stars and other celestial objects. Many years ago studying the stars could only be enjoyed by the professionals. But now with affordable technology and a passion for photography observing the night sky has become a popular hobby. Star gazers like Dave and Deborah Goossens, Mike Rarick and Diana Everett have formed a love for the hobby.
Celebrate with a real tree or a fake tree? Having an artificial tree has it's benefits, but the real tree, comes with an experience.
MOUNT VERNON -- The Christmas parade on Saturday showed how the community treasures its holiday traditions.
MOUNT VERNON -- Cool but not cold weather proved ideal for the Christmas Walk on Sunday, as people turned out to stroll around downtown and get the spirit of the season rolling. Part of that rolling came in the form of three horse-drawn wagons which circled downtown, giving people rides.
For many people, the year end holiday season is a time of giving as well as receiving. The people of Knox County are known for their holiday generosity and open their pockets in many ways.
We might just be the third rock from the sun, but we're just a small part of a great big universe.
The auto technology and collision repair classes at KCCC revitalize 3 old trucks for the Food For The Hungry auction.
The Kokosing Valley Central Railroad Club meets the third Thursday of every month in the basement of the Colonial City Moose Club. Members gather to exchange information about model railroads and the latest on model railroad meetings and swap meets. They also take time to work on the model railroad layout they are building.
Videographers from mountvernonnews.com scour the community to find the best Christmas lights displays in Mount Vernon.
Videographers from mountvernonnews.com scoured the community to find some of the best Christmas lights in Fredericktown.
Many of us that are finishing our Christmas shopping, there are countless families across Knox County uncertain of what, if anything will be under their Christmas trees. But the generosity of Knox County citizens, leaves some speechless.
FREDERICKTOWN -- Engine 419 of the Fredericktown Community Fire District pulled up to the First Baptist Church of Fredericktown on Tuesday carrying firefighters on a mission to help Fredericktown children have a merry Christmas this year.
Auction Manager Kelly Brown explains the reasons for a special Friday auction.
MOUNT VERNON -- While area residents are reading this story, the Knox County Ohio Department of Transportation crews are working preparing the state highways for the snow storm that is supposed to descend this afternoon.
Videographers from mountvernonnews.com scoured the community to find some of the best Christmas lights in Danville and Howard.
Four business construction projects around Mount Vernon are well on their way and some are near completion. Mohican Sports Medicine, K and E Credit Union, Tim Horton's and Family Video are making good progress to be ready by the new year.
MANSFIELD -- The big guns are firing at the slopes, spewing out a steady stream of misty water that freezes as it falls.
Christmas means lots of decorations, among other things. The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County held a Teen Holiday Craft program which gave school age children in grades six through twelve an opportunity to make their own Christmas decorations.
Videographers from mountvernonnews.com scoured the community to find some of the best christmas lights in Mount Vernon and Gambier.
MOUNT VERNON -- Ninety-five feet above East High Street, the old weather vane marks the highest point of the Memorial Theater. It stands atop the original oxydized-green copper roof of the cupola, with its 20-paned arched windows that give a bird's-eye view of most of Mount Vernon.
BLADENSBURG -- The hardy citizens of Bladensburg didn't let a chilly downpour, standing water, slushy snow and sloppy mud stop them from holding their 37th annual Christmas parade on Sunday afternoon.
Tuesday night was the start of the Jewish holiday, Hanukkah. The Festival of Lights is an eight-day celebration and on each of those nights, a candle is lit.
MOUNT VERNON -- It's a wintry Wednesday in Ohio, with snow falling throughout the state, making a mess of roads and closing schools.
