http://www.mountvernonnews.com/ An archive of our video feed en-us Showing an animal at the fair is a lot of work. Many 4H Club members beging their day at dawn and aren't finished until long after the last light on the midway is turned off. For many it hardly pays to head home for the day so many of them just bunk down for the night in the barns. It's a good way to get a good jump on the day. Showing an animal at the fair is a lot of work. Many 4H Club members beging their day at dawn and aren't finished until long after the last light on the midway is turned off. For many it hardly pays to head home for the day so many of them just bunk down for the night in the barns. It's a good way to get a good jump on the day. http://www.mountvernonnews.com/local/08/07/26/sleep_over.php Sat, 26 Jul 2008 07:20:03 GMT manual:1217056815518:3253185773210391:http://www.mountvernonnews.com/feed.rss MOUNT VERNON -- Calling them the finest young livestock exhibitors in the state, auctioneer Red Shaw's voice rang out in the crowded multipurpose building Thursday during the 2008 Knox County Junior Fair Sale of Champions. MOUNT VERNON -- Calling them the finest young livestock exhibitors in the state, auctioneer Red Shaw's voice rang out in the crowded multipurpose building Thursday during the 2008 Knox County Junior Fair Sale of Champions. http://www.mountvernonnews.com/local/08/07/25/fair_27.php Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:33:33 GMT By Nathan Washatka and Dylan McCament manual:1217000030586:5001820027013655:http://www.mountvernonnews.com/feed.rss MOUNT VERNON -- Cory Prosser was named Showman of Showmen in the large animal class and Anevin Tharp captured the Showman of Showmen award for the class of small animals during competition Wednesday night. Coming in second place in the large animal category was Thad Tuggle; second place in the small animal category was Lauren Harvey. MOUNT VERNON -- Cory Prosser was named Showman of Showmen in the large animal class and Anevin Tharp captured the Showman of Showmen award for the class of small animals during competition Wednesday night. Coming in second place in the large animal category was Thad Tuggle; second place in the small animal category was Lauren Harvey. http://www.mountvernonnews.com/local/08/07/24/fair_22.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:43:27 GMT By R. ERIC BURDETTE manual:1216914220425:43014781331840360:http://www.mountvernonnews.com/feed.rss MOUNT VERNON -- Eighty-four degrees and sunny were the conditions for Sunday's harness racing during the first day of the Knox County Fair. Little breeze and no rain led to fast times, tough competition and a nearly packed grandstand. MOUNT VERNON -- Eighty-four degrees and sunny were the conditions for Sunday's harness racing during the first day of the Knox County Fair. Little breeze and no rain led to fast times, tough competition and a nearly packed grandstand. http://www.mountvernonnews.com/local/08/07/21/charity_harness_race.php Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:07:39 GMT By ZACH TUGGLE manual:1216656475356:23898741739631910:http://www.mountvernonnews.com/feed.rss MOUNT VERNON -- It's one thing to have insights into the rich and complex past of an agrarian community, it's quite another thing to be able to pass those insights along to others. The Knox County Agricultural Museum has had the insights in the form of a trove of displays which speak volumes about the history of life in Knox County over the last 200 years. MOUNT VERNON -- It's one thing to have insights into the rich and complex past of an agrarian community, it's quite another thing to be able to pass those insights along to others. The Knox County Agricultural Museum has had the insights in the form of a trove of displays which speak volumes about the history of life in Knox County over the last 200 years. http://www.mountvernonnews.com/local/08/07/18/ag_museum.php Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:04:19 GMT By MARK S. JORDAN manual:1216393519412:910143347726515:http://www.mountvernonnews.com/feed.rss MOUNT VERNON -- Five local celebrities will take the harness reins on Sunday to raise money for their favorite charities as well as to help promote the sport of harness racing. To help prepare for the event, which will be held at the Knox County Fairgrounds, drivers were given the opportunity to practice earlier this week to get acquainted with the feel of the reins, the strength of the horse and the intensity of the competition. MOUNT VERNON -- Five local celebrities will take the harness reins on Sunday to raise money for their favorite charities as well as to help promote the sport of harness racing. To help prepare for the event, which will be held at the Knox County Fairgrounds, drivers were given the opportunity to practice earlier this week to get acquainted with the feel of the reins, the strength of the horse and the intensity of the competition. http://www.mountvernonnews.com/local/08/07/17/charity_race.php Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:44:40 GMT By SAMANTHA SCOLES manual:1216305900063:7769123476595273:http://www.mountvernonnews.com/feed.rss Equine Assisted Therapy is an non-profit organization dedicated to serving people with disabilities through equestrian activities. Equine Assisted Therapy is an non-profit organization dedicated to serving people with disabilities through equestrian activities. http://www.mountvernonnews.com/local/08/07/16/therapy.php Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:40:42 GMT By KENESHA BEHELER manual:1216219262542:32154657941723264:http://www.mountvernonnews.com/feed.rss MOUNT VERNON -- There were pioneers, Indians, horses, cowboys, Civil War soldiers and Western heroes in the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show re-enactment Saturday afternoon. The show was at the Knox County Horse Park on Thayer Road, southwest of Mount Vernon. MOUNT VERNON -- There were pioneers, Indians, horses, cowboys, Civil War soldiers and Western heroes in the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show re-enactment Saturday afternoon. The show was at the Knox County Horse Park on Thayer Road, southwest of Mount Vernon. http://www.mountvernonnews.com/local/08/07/14/buffalo_bill.php Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:08:44 GMT By VIRGIL SHIPLEY manual:1216048149787:3207328910782793:http://www.mountvernonnews.com/feed.rss Mount Vernon's Parks and Recreation Department offer several programs throughout the summer to keep the city's youth active in our city's many parks. Mount Vernon's Parks and Recreation Department offer several programs throughout the summer to keep the city's youth active in our city's many parks. http://www.mountvernonnews.com/local/08/07/09/summer.php Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:06:00 GMT Kenesha Beheler manual:1215615975603:7058893776427625:http://www.mountvernonnews.com/feed.rss Friday's weather was very uncooperative for the Heritage Centre Associations first annual skateboard, BMX, and inline skate contest but that didn't keep competitors from drying things off in hopes getting things started. Friday's weather was very uncooperative for the Heritage Centre Associations first annual skateboard, BMX, and inline skate contest but that didn't keep competitors from drying things off in hopes getting things started. http://www.mountvernonnews.com/local/08/07/07/skate_park.php Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:14:35 GMT By Samantha Scoles manual:1215443691469:6792587922072879:http://www.mountvernonnews.com/feed.rss MOUNT VERNON -- The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County offers fun-filled activities for youth throughout the summer. Catch the Reading Bug is the name of this year's program that encourages the youth to enjoy reading all summer long. In addition to reading, games, crafts and special guests are all part of the summer fun. MOUNT VERNON -- The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County offers fun-filled activities for youth throughout the summer. Catch the Reading Bug is the name of this year's program that encourages the youth to enjoy reading all summer long. In addition to reading, games, crafts and special guests are all part of the summer fun. http://www.mountvernonnews.com/local/08/07/04/01.php Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:43:24 GMT By Melissa Raines manual:1214577844007:913631613428083:http://www.mountvernonnews.com/feed.rss MOUNT VERNON -- A tribute to Paul Lynde MOUNT VERNON -- A tribute to Paul Lynde http://www.mountvernonnews.com/local/08/07/03/01.php Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:43:24 GMT By George Breithaupt manual:1214577844007:913631613428083:http://www.mountvernonnews.com/feed.rss MOUNT VERNON -- It happens every year at this time, according to local eye surgeon Deborah Reeder, M.D. MOUNT VERNON -- It happens every year at this time, according to local eye surgeon Deborah Reeder, M.D. http://www.mountvernonnews.com/local/08/07/02/01.php Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:43:24 GMT By Melissa Raines manual:1214577844007:913631613428083:http://www.mountvernonnews.com/feed.rss MOUNT VERNON -- Motorcycle Ohio is a state operated organization that provides motorcycle as well as scooter training. Throughout the summer three-day courses are available for beginner riders and those that want to refresh their knowledge of motorcycle safety. MOUNT VERNON -- Motorcycle Ohio is a state operated organization that provides motorcycle as well as scooter training. Throughout the summer three-day courses are available for beginner riders and those that want to refresh their knowledge of motorcycle safety. http://www.mountvernonnews.com/local/08/07/01/01.php Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:43:24 GMT By Kenesha Beheler manual:1214577844007:913631613428083:http://www.mountvernonnews.com/feed.rss