Mount Vernon News

MOUNT VERNON -- Pacemakers Dragstrip has been in operation just outside of Mount Vernon since the mid-1950s. Back then, the race track was bordered by a railroad track, now long abandoned. Over the years, the dragstrip's configuration has changed so that part of the railroad track area began to be utilized as space for drag racer trailers, once the metal tracks and wooden cross-ties were removed. Full Story »

MOUNT VERNON -- Decorating for the holidays for many people is a longstanding tradition. Whether it is a real tree or fake, everyone has a favorite ornament or colorful garnish -- be it handmade or store brought -- for the special occasion. Full Story »

MOUNT VERNON -- The value of the city's membership in the Area Development Foundation and the benefit of filling the city engineer position were topics in the city's Budget and Finance Committee meeting held prior to the City Council session Monday. Full Story »

MOUNT VERNON -- Troy Cooper, director of the Ohio State University Agricultural Extension Agency in Knox County, had his first taste of sitting in the budget crunch seat Monday when he met with the Knox County Commissioners to discuss funding for 2010. Signs are that it will be a bitter pill to swallow. Full Story »

FREDERICKTOWN -- An alert passerby noticed smoke coming from the eaves of the two-story home of the Andy Clevenger family at 20086 Knox Lake Road, just west of Mishey Road, on Monday morning. Full Story »

MOUNT VERNON -- A Taxi Cab Board will be created under legislation given a first reading Monday by City Council. Full Story »

MOUNT VERNON -- Today is an exciting day for the Mount Vernon News and readers all over the world. With the launch of a News e-edition, the complete print version will now be accessible via the World Wide Web. Full Story »

MOUNT VERNON -- In a year when local Salvation Army and Interchurch food pantries are seeing an increase in demand for help, a fall-off of donations, or both, Food for the Hungry came to the rescue again. Full Story »

BLADENSBURG -- Drizzly weather only slightly dampened the 39th Annual Bladensburg Christmas Parade on Sunday afternoon. Full Story »

MARTINSBURG -- Several burglaries and thefts in the Bladensburg/Martinsburg area have left many area residents feeling on edge. Full Story »

MOUNT VERNON -- Two riders in an Amish buggy escaped with minor injuries when their buggy was hit on Ohio 308 a mile north of Gambier, Saturday at 8:50 a.m. Full Story »

SPARTA -- Mike Sheppard (135 pounds) and Jordan Ammons (145 pounds) each placed first in their weight classes for the host Highland Scots to lead them to a fifth-place finish in a field of a dozen schools participating in the 2009 Highland Invitational on Saturday. Full Story »

GAMBIER -- The Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets, swimming aggressively, narrowly defeated Dublin Scioto and Marysville in their double-dual meet at the Kenyon College Athletic Center on Saturday. Full Story »

UTICA -- What was expected to be a battle of two of the top teams in the Mid-Buckeye Conference was just that Saturday. Full Story »

MOUNT VERNON -- The defense rested its case to conclude Friday's session of the contract termination hearing for suspended Mount Vernon middle school teacher John Freshwater. Full Story »

MOUNT VERNON -- Cautiously optimistic is how Phillip Ball describes the outlook for milk prices in 2010. Full Story »

MOUNT VERNON -- On Friday, Common Pleas Court Judge Otho Eyster sentenced nine men for various crimes, according to Knox County Prosecutor John Thatcher. Full Story »

MOUNT VERNON -- City Engineer Cameron Keaton reports that McKenzie and McArthur streets were both open and ready for traffic. Full Story »

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 »