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Posted: 7/27/2010 11:16:14 AM

MOUNT VERNON POLICE

Trespassing

Police responded to a trespassing complaint Friday morning at 202 East St.

Criminal Damaging

A Centerburg man reported that he was cut off by another driver Saturday morning on Coshocton Avenue. When he stopped for a red light, he said a man got out of his car and elbowed out his tail light. Police are investigating.

Burglary

Terry Grennell, Mansfield, reported someone entered her home on West Gambier Street Saturday morning.

Accidents

Harry B. Young IV, 24, Mount Vernon, was cited Saturday night for failure to maintain an assured clear distance ahead. He was southbound on North Sandusky Street when he struck the rear of another southbound vehicle driven by Daniel C. Lupton, 72, Newark.

Virginia A. Smith, 48, Mansfield, was cited Tuesday afternoon for a red light violation. She was northbound on North Main Street, at the Chestnut Street intersection, when she reportedly ran a red light and was struck by a westbound vehicle driven by Kerra L. Carpenter, 25, Mount Vernon.

Brooke L. Carpenter, 16, Butler, was cited Thursday morning for a stop sign violation.  She was northbound at South North Street when she reportedly failed to stop for a stop sign and struck a westbound vehicle driven by Ralph L. Holland, 63, Mansfield.

Joseph E. Baldwin, 89, Mount Vernon, was cited Friday morning for a stop sign violation. He was westbound on Eastwood Drive when he failed to yield to a city-owned vehicle driven by Donald L. Basye, 27, Bellville, and the two collided.

Paula J. Stewart, 67, Butler, was cited Tuesday afternoon for a red light violation. She was westbound on West Gambier Street when she failed to yield from a red light at South Sandusky Street and was struck by a southbound vehicle driven by Kevin P. Clark, 50, Mount Vernon.

Brittany M. Decker, 22, Mount Vernon, was cited Saturday afternoon for failure to yield while turning left. She was westbound on Coshocton Avenue when she attempted to turn southbound onto Vernedale Drive and was struck by an eastbound vehicle driven by Rhonda S. Lange, 49, Mount Vernon.

Arrests/Charges

Aaron Q. Thompson, 21, Mount Vernon, was arrested Sunday morning and charged with a probation violation.

Jeremy L. Dinsmore, 30, Mount Vernon, was arrested Sunday morning on a warrant.

Jayd R. Spence, 22, Fredericktown, was arrested Saturday morning and charged with persisting in disorderly conduct.

Johnny Dean, 38, Mount Vernon, was charged Saturday morning with disorderly conduct.

Daniel D. Morris, 24, Mount Vernon, was charged Saturday morning with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and obstructing official business.

Devon Shattuck, 20, Mount Vernon, was arrested and charged Friday morning with underage alcohol consumption, obstructing official business and two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. .

Curtis Hull, 27, Mount Vernon, was arrested Friday morning and charged with domestic violence, open container, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

Clint Adkins, 29, Mount Vernon, was arrested Friday morning and charged with a probation violation.

Garth Woods, 38, Mount Vernon, was arrested Friday morning and charged with a probation violation.

Kelly M. Strouse, 25, Mount Vernon, was arrested Saturday morning on a warrant.


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September 3, 2010
5:00:00 PM
- Knox County Democratic Party Open House
Location:
- Knox County Democratic Party HQ, 1 Public Square, Mount Vernon
Description:
- Friday, September 3, 5:00-7:00 PM at Knox County Democratic Party HQ, 1 Public Square, Mount Vernon. Join us as we kick off the fall election season, meet candidates, and get to know our field organizers. Stop by during First Friday!
6:00:00 PM
- Second Annual “College Night” on the Square, First Friday
Location:
- Downtown Mount Vernon
Description:
- The Heritage Centre Association brings you the Second Annual “College Night” on the Square, First Friday September 3rd in Downtown Mount Vernon. COTC, Kenyon College and MVNU are co-sponsors for the event, each will have a booth on the Public Square with information on the programs they offer. The Main Stage, provided by United Precast, Inc. will be located on the South end of the Square with Principally Speaking. Also on the Square, Donley Ford sponsors the Cruise In, which has brought record numbers of registrants this season! Goodie bags are given to the first 25 registrants along with door prizes drawn throughout the evening. Kids are encouraged to participate in Cruise In, so bring down your pedal cars and receive prizes! Mid-Ohio Suzuki-Honda-Yamaha-Kawasaki donates the use of a utility vehicle for the coordinators of the Cruise-In & First Friday staff. The Kids Corner activities are sponsored by a donation from the Rolls-Royce Employee Charity & Civic Fund, including balloon sculptor Rex Naylor (with some new balloon designs!) and Sophia’s Petting Zoo. Other activities on the Square will include the Bounce House from Ohio Rental benefiting the Vineyard Youth Group and a Football Toss game to benefit the Knox County Colt Football Program. Along with COTC, MVNU and Kenyon College, exhibitors for College Night will include Hope Community Church, Whisker Connection, KnoxPages.com, Joe’s Diner, McGarvey’s Gathering Place & Grille, South Vernon United Methodist Church and the YMCA. Also, Ohio Junior Miss, BuckSignHuntClub, Equine Assisted Therapy, and Ohio Voices for Learning (OVL). Food will be available for purchase at the event by G&G Concessions and Family Concessions will be there with kettle corn and lemon shake-ups. The Woodward Opera House will be open for guided tours 6 -8 P.M. and right next door at Sips, the Red Cross will be holding a blood drive next to the business on West Vine Street. MVNU is organizing a scavenger hunt for new and returning students and the Cougar mascot will be roaming through downtown! There will be shuttles running back and forth to the main campus of MVNU as well. The Buchwald Center’s Schnormeier Gallery exhibit will be Don Boyd Retrospective. Additional artist exhibits include “The Spider Dance” with Katherine Leiter and Sarah Pillow with an opening reception at Red Z Gallery and the Knox County Art League featuring Raymond (Ray) F. Bohac, Jr.’s "Still Dreamin'". The third annual season-long Volleyball Tournament sponsored by the Dan Emmett Conference Center will conclude with the Season FInale at the South End of the Central Business District behind the Comfort Inn. Candyland Sweet Shoppe will also have live music with Desmond Wall at the shop on South Main Street. First Friday events are held each month May through October from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and are family friendly. WNZR Radio Station will be broadcasting live from the event as well as a live remote from Eagle 93.7 sponsored by Rebecca Jordan. The Mount Vernon Fire Department and College Township Fire Department will each have fire trucks on display. In the event there is rain, we will have the live music in ThePlace@TheWoodward …so be sure to come downtown, Rain or Shine and be a part of the fun! You can also read more about the organization at the website, www.VisitDowntownMountVernon.com. The Heritage Centre Association, an Ohio Main Street Program, is committed to create and enhance the economic, historic, and social development of the Mount Vernon’s Central Business District making it a preferred choice for shopping, entertainment, dining, culture and tourism in Ohio. Opportunities are available for involvement at many levels. For more information about HCA membership and activities, please call 740 393-1481.
6:00:00 PM
- Healing Hearts
Location:
- Hospice of Knox County
Description:
- Healing Hearts, a social support group to provide adult grievers a safe place to talk about daily life activities, meets for a pot luck on the first Friday of the month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Contact the bereavement department at 397-5188

September 4, 2010
11:00:00 AM
- RACE FOR CANCER
Location:
- 13240 Old Mansfield Rd., Mount Vernon
Description:
- SEPT 4TH RACE FOR CANCER. ALL ENTRY FEES PER RACE WILL BE DONATED TO THE KNOX COUNTY CANCER SOCIETY. Practice at 10 am sign in by 11am racing starts at 12noon address 13240 Old Mansfield Rd., Mount Vernon more info at www.bigdogsracing.com. or CALL LARRY AT 740 326 2611

September 5, 2010
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September 6, 2010
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September 7, 2010
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September 8, 2010
7:00:00 PM
- Interactive job-shadowing experience
Location:
- Prosecutor's Office 117 E. High St., Mout Vernon
Description:
- Students age 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) or 15-20 years old who have an interest in pursuing a career in law are cordially invited to team up with the Exploring program and the Knox County Bar Association for an interactive job-shadowing experience that delivers a first-hand look into the law field. Knox County Bar Association attorneys will volunteer their time and expertise to help students learn more about the fields of law they practice. Students will have the opportunity to read real court cases and discuss possible outcomes with the attorneys. Students interested in learning more may attend the Post’s introductory meeting on Wednesday, September 8th at 7:00pm at the Knox County Prosecutor’s Office (117 E High St, Suite 234, Mt Vernon OH). Students unable to attend the Post’s first meeting may attend the Post’s special second meeting on Wednesday, September 22nd at 7:00pm at the Knox County Prosecutor’s Office. Have a question? Want to RSVP? Contact Toni at 740-453-0571 (or toll-free at 800-934-2128) or at toni.metcalf@scouting.org.

September 9, 2010
7:00:00 PM
- "Spend an Evening With......" Amelia Earhart
Location:
- The Place @ The Woodward, 111 S. Main St. Mount Vernon, Ohio
Description:
- Sept 9, 2010 7:00 pm Location: ThePlace@TheWoodward 111 S. Main St. Mount Vernon, OH 2010 Chautauqua and Lyceum Series "Spend an Evening With......" Amelia Earhart (aka Amy Clawson) This beauty rivaled Charles Lindbergh for America's hearts and seemed to have it all. She was the world's best known woman pilot. Then it all ended quickly. What did happen on the the journey she started but never finished. Music - Bob Ford - Did you hear the one about the Irish pilot? Sponsored by the group Elixir (740) 392-3018 with support from the Ohio Humanities Council. Website: www.elixirpresents.com Cost: Donation Basis