MOUNT VERNON — As of Thursday, Nov. 29, leaf pick-up in the City of Mount Vernon was completed, according to Tom Hinkle, Mount Vernon Street Department Superintendent Any residents with a significant amount of leaves that still need to be picked may call the Street Department office at 740-393-9501 between the hours of 9 a.m. […]
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Artist draws on the gifts of age
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Richland Source Gray Matters team traveled to New York City on Oct. 24 for The New Old Age summit sponsored by The Atlantic. This was one of the topics covered at that convention. Previous stories from this series included: Futurist shares vision for valuing age in the workplace; The ‘Senior Intern’ and the intergenerational workplace; and […]
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Downtown Mount Vernon to see increase in upper-level housing
MOUNT VERNON — In a continued effort toward downtown revitalization, an exciting renovation project will soon begin on the South East corner of Main and Gambier Streets. Sixteen upper-level loft apartments are being developed in partnership with Knox Community Hospital, Kenyon College and Mount Vernon Nazarene University. This project is viewed as a pivotal economic […]
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Lane Closure on US 36 Next Week
Beginning Monday, December 3, US 36 will be restricted to one lane just west of SR 657 for culvert work. Single lane closure with temporary traffic signal Estimated completion: Friday, December 6, weather permitting For more information contact: Morgan Overbey, Public Information Officer, at (740) 323-5204, or email D05.PIO@dot.state.oh.us
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Jeffery A. Hicks
Jeffery A. Hicks, age 73, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018. Jeff was a loving husband, brother-in-law, uncle, son and friend. He was born on June 26, 1945 in Montreal, Quebec to the late Dr. Fred and Mary Helen (Phillips) Hicks. During summers when Jeff was young, he attended Comack […]
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Lexington’s Cade Stover is Ohio’s Mr. Football
LEXINGTON — When his football career finally comes to an end, Cade Stover plans to take over the family business. But he may have a few other interests to pursue first. Such is the life of the 2018 Ohio Mr. Football winner. Cade Stover 5b8a1d6d32678.image.jpg 5bdd17b9d2ef7.image.jpg 5bdd17a19030c.image.jpg 5bdd3c3e0a281.image.jpg 5bd3d7cf8c8fd.image.jpg 5bd3d7ba9e588.image.jpg 5bca7a6edebe5.image.jpg 5ba5b65723285.image.jpg 5bca7a6b6a981.image.jpg 5bc1625783fad.image.jpg 5bc162ac04c92.image.jpg […]
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Farm worker identified after manure pit drowning near Loudonville
LOUDONVILLE — The Ashland County Coroner’s Office on Tuesday identified Juan Hernandez as the man who drowned in a manure holding pit near Loudonville Nov. 16. The 22-year-old lived at the dairy farm at 2496 County Road 175, near Loudonville, where the accident occurred. His name was not immediately released as officials needed time to […]
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Death and dying education series continues Dec. 6
MOUNT VERNON — An awareness and education discussion series on death and dying will continue Thursday, Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m., and continue monthly through May of 2019. The discussion series is facilitated by Jacki Mann, RN, a certified hospice and palliative care nurse currently at Hospice of Knox County, a living and dying coach, […]
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Mount Vernon 2018 Christmas window contest
Crickets on South Main at 120 South Main Street took the Most Downtown Spirit award. Herald’s Appliances & Electronics at 121 South Main Street won best in theme. Woolson’s Company at 115 S. Main Street also earned a judge’s honor. The Judge’s Choice went to Paul’s Flower Shop.
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Main Street Mount Vernon announces winners for downtown Christmas window contest
MOUNT VERNON – Flowers for You at 22 E. Gambier Street was the winner of the 2018 Main Street Mount Vernon’s Christmas window display contest. Crickets on South Main at 120 South Main Street took the Most Downtown Spirit award. Herald’s Appliances & Electronics at 121 South Main Street won best in theme. Woolson’s Company […]