Mount Vernon News

MOUNT VERNON -- Clothing too close to an over-heated space heater set an upstairs bedroom on fire at 109 N. Division St. early this morning. Full Story »

MOUNT VERNON -- Notices have already gone out for dog licenses for 2010. Full Story »

MOUNT VERNON -- Assuming the full cost of extending the county wastewater system, and then being assessed thousands of dollars in fees to tap into it, is unfair, said a representative of a developer to the Knox County Commissioners on Thursday morning. Full Story »

MOUNT VERNON -- Old railroad properties have been much in the news lately, as county officials have tangled with historical, sketchily documented railroad property issues. Full Story »

MOUNT VERNON -- Henry's At The Historic Curtis Inn has reopened for business. Full Story »

John Freshwater continues to testify in his own defense in a hearing to determine whether or not his teaching contract with Mount Vernon City Schools should or should not be terminated. Full Story »

MOUNT VERNON -- On Thursday, John Freshwater continued to answer questions during his contract termination hearing. Full Story »

MOUNT VERNON -- Local media outlets will join together this weekend for the 28th annual Food for the Hungry drive, to benefit The Salvation Army and Interchurch Social Services. Full Story »

MOUNT VERNON -- John Freshwater remains on the stand today testifying on his own behalf in his termination hearing as middle school science teacher with the Mount Vernon city schools. Full Story »

MOUNT VERNON -- The annual Food for the Hungry drive will take place Saturday throughout Knox County. This drive, along with Christmas in July, collects food items and monetary donations to help stock the food pantries of Interchurch Social Services and The Salvation Army. Full Story »

FREDERICKTOWN -- "The need is up significantly this year and, unfortunately, the amount of toys we've collected is down," said Fredericktown Firefighter Shane Smith. Full Story »

MOUNT VERNON -- Nearly every high school student-athlete has dreams of continuing their career at the college level. Some even have aspirations of playing professional one day. The harsh reality is, however, only a select few will ever make that step into the college arena and even fewer will have professional opportunities. Full Story »

MOUNT VERNON -- The college recruiting process can be a strenuous task. Just ask anyone who has gone through it. From start to finish, the process can take months, if not years, to secure an athletic scholarship. It is a rewarding process, however. Full Story »

CENTERBURG -- Some familiar wrestlers, along with several youngsters, lifted the Highland Scots over host Centerburg in Wednesday's Centerburg Invitational. Full Story »

MOUNT VERNON -- Nick Wallace said the gunman who shot him last month during a robbery left him with physical injuries, and his family with emotional scars. Full Story »

UTICA -- The wind chills were high but so was the Christmas spirit during the 4th Annual Utica Christmas Walk on Wednesday night. Full Story »

MOUNT VERNON -- A 4-inch gas line broke during service work Wednesday afternoon on U.S. 36, just east of Austin Road. Full Story »

MOUNT VERNON -- Knox County weathered high winds Tuesday with the lights on for most residents. Full Story »

MOUNT VERNON -- The Ohio Justice League feels the doors of justice were closed today on a Knox County woman when Knox County Common Pleas Court Judge Otho Eyster ordered her affidavit "in support of arrest or prosecution" be referred to the Knox County Prosecutor. Full Story »

MOUNT VERNON -- The Mount Vernon High School girls basketball team couldn't find the right answers Tuesday. Full Story »

MOUNT VERNON -- Following testimony by retired teacher Jim Stockdale, John Freshwater took the stand on his own behalf when his contract termination hearing resumed on Tuesday. Full Story »

UTICA -- Mark and Janet Layton were both outside their home at 244 N. Washington St. when it caught fire Tuesday morning. Full Story »

MOUNT VERNON -- Scott Pullins, attorney for former Mount Vernon School Board candidate Robert Kirk, has asked Mount Vernon City Law Director William Smith to withdraw a complaint filed against Kirk with the Ohio Elections Commission. Full Story »

MOUNT VERNON -- Six Knox County 9-1-1 dispatchers were recently promoted to the position of lead dispatcher; a move which Knox County EMA Director and 9-1-1 Coordinator Brian Hess hopes will improve accountability and communication at both the city and county dispatch centers. Full Story »

MOUNT VERNON -- The Knox County Board of Elections has certified the official final results from the November 2009 elections, confirming and clarifying the results of races throughout the county. Full Story »