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  • Corn harvest through the roof

    Mount Vernon News – Wed Dec 2, 10:45 am ET  

    MOUNT VERNON -- "It's been a phenomenal year for corn. All of our bins are full, and it will be Thursday before we can take more corn," said Phil Pearce, branch manager of the Central Ohio Farmer's Co-Op. Full Story »

  • Township association elects officers for 2010

    Mount Vernon News – Wed Dec 2, 10:45 am ET  

    MOUNT VERNON -- The Knox County Township Association elected its leadership for 2010 during its quarterly meeting Tuesday at the Memorial Building. Full Story »

  • Aerial photos bring tax changes into focus

    Mount Vernon News – Wed Dec 2, 10:44 am ET  

    MOUNT VERNON -- A number of residents around the county have received notifications from the auditor's office of value changes to their properties, which will affect their next property taxes. Full Story »

  • Investigation continues in shooting

    Mount Vernon News – Wed Dec 2, 10:44 am ET  

    MOUNT VERNON -- The investigation into a shooting near Martinsburg on Sunday night, which left one man hospitalized, is continuing by the Knox County Sheriff's Office. Full Story »

  • County takes railroad right of way

    Mount Vernon News – Tue Dec 1, 10:45 am ET  

    MOUNT VERNON -- Invoking the government's prerogative of eminent domain, the Knox County Board of Commissioners voted Monday afternoon to acquire parcels of land making up the old railroad bed that runs between Howard and Millwood. Full Story »

  • New water tank in place at Apple Valley

    Mount Vernon News – Tue Dec 1, 10:45 am ET  

    HOWARD -- Apple Valley has a new 500,000-gallon water storage tank completed and in use. It stands just off the U.S. 36 entrance to Apple Valley. Full Story »

  • DKMM, KCH meet with commissioners

    Mount Vernon News – Tue Dec 1, 10:45 am ET  

    MOUNT VERNON -- Keith Bailey, outgoing director of the Delaware-Knox-Marion-Morrow Solid Waste District, met with the Knox County Commissioners on Monday to advise them on the status of a number of facilities and issues before he left the position. Full Story »

  • Cause of fire is undetermined

    Mount Vernon News – Tue Dec 1, 10:45 am ET  

    CENTERBURG -- An investigation into the Nov. 12 fire which took the life of Columbus resident Jeffrey Hurst, 47, at 1396 Oliver Road has concluded without a final determination as to what started the fire, or whether the fire was caused accidentally or deliberately set. Full Story »

  • Toy drive to be held

    Mount Vernon News – Tue Dec 1, 10:44 am ET  

    MOUNT VERNON -- For the fourth year in a row, the Mount Vernon Fire Department will be sponsoring the Christmas for Kids toy drive. Full Story »

  • MV man hospitalized after shooting

    Mount Vernon News – Tue Dec 1, 10:44 am ET  

    MOUNT VERNON -- A Mount Vernon man remains hospitalized following a shooting Sunday outside of Martinsburg. Full Story »

  • Girls recovering after being thrown from horse

    Mount Vernon News – Tue Dec 1, 10:44 am ET  

    MOUNT VERNON -- The families whose children were injured by a horse during the Mount Vernon Christmas Parade on Saturday afternoon say they are thankful for the help of some good Samaritans after the accident. Full Story »

  • Parade ushers in Christmas season

    Mount Vernon News – Mon Nov 30, 11:30 am ET  

    MOUNT VERNON -- Children and those who are kids at heart lined West Gambier and South Main streets Saturday to help usher in the Christmas season with the annual Christmas Parade with grand marshal John Ellis at the helm. Full Story »

  • Array of activities at Walk

    Mount Vernon News – Mon Nov 30, 11:30 am ET  

    MOUNT VERNON -- A beautiful day greeted visitors and shop owners Sunday for the 2009 Christmas Walk in downtown Mount Vernon. Full Story »

  • Rider injured by horse at parade

    Mount Vernon News – Mon Nov 30, 11:29 am ET  

    MOUNT VERNON -- A young girl was injured during the Mount Vernon Christmas Parade on Saturday when a horse fell on top of her. Full Story »

  • More issues arise with foreclosurers

    Mount Vernon News – Mon Nov 30, 11:29 am ET  

    MOUNT VERNON -- Mount Vernon residents who have lost their homes to foreclosure could continue to face water bills from the city if measures aren't taken. Full Story »

  • Zion Road barn fire under investigation

    Mount Vernon News – Mon Nov 30, 11:29 am ET  

    GAMBIER -- A barn fire at 21495 Zion Road near Killduff Road, which destroyed a 24-by-42 foot barn Friday night, remains under investigation, according to the Division of State Fire Marshal. Full Story »

  • City officials think of spring

    Mount Vernon News – Sat Nov 28, 8:00 am ET  

    MOUNT VERNON -- Even though it was snowing outside Friday, Mount Vernon officials are thinking spring. Full Story »

  • Danville 'D' stamps out Flames

    Mount Vernon News – Sat Nov 28, 7:59 am ET  

    DANVILLE -- A good defense will help a basketball team cover up a lot of issues. Full Story »

  • Young Freddies open season with victory

    Mount Vernon News – Sat Nov 28, 7:59 am ET  

    FREDERICKTOWN -- The new-look Fredericktown Freddies, led by freshman post player Hope Huvler (13 points, seven rebounds), pulled away in the second half to defeat visiting Mount Gilead, 50-41, to open the 2009-10 girls basketball season. Full Story »

  • Crouch, Phillips share top honors

    Mount Vernon News – Sat Nov 28, 7:59 am ET  

    MOUNT VERNON -- Mount Vernon High School golfers T.T. Crouch and Charlie Phillips provided the Yellow Jackets a solid 1-2 punch this season, and it is hard to distinguish which one is better than the other. Full Story »

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