FREDERICKTOWN — We would like to thank the residents of the Fredericktown Community Fire District for their support on our renewal levy that was on the ballot Tuesday night. “The FCFD sincerely appreciates the support and trust of our community in voting to renew our levy,” said FCFD Chief Scott Mast. “We thank our supporters, […]
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2018 Knox County Midterm Election: Final Results
MOUNT VERNON – All 52 precincts have reported. These results are unofficial (courtesy of the Knox County Board of Elections). Click on the PDF to view all five pages: All precincts have reported. These results are unofficial. Results will become official after they are certified by the elections board.
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Grace C. Chaffin
Grace C. Chaffin, 77, of Mount Vernon and formerly of Howard passed away on Thursday evening, Nov. 1, 2018 at the Knox Community Hospital. She was born on October 22, 1941 in San Diego, Calfornia to the late Emelio and Carmen (Rodriguez) Delgado. Grace was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was Nurse’s […]
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Columbus Theatre releases details for Hamilton tickets
COLUMBUS — Producer Jeffrey Seller, the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA), and Broadway in Columbus (BIC) today announced that tickets for HAMILTON will be available online through Ticketmaster Verified Fan, on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 10 a.m. Verified Fan is a new fan-facing technology from Ticketmaster that allows pre-registered fans to unlock access […]
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Fredericktown FFA takes 8th in Ohio Ag Soils competition
FREDERICKTOWN — Members from the Fredericktown FFA chapter finished eighth in the recent State Ag Soils competition at the Dawe’s Arboretum in Licking County. This contest consists of two parts, two tests and four pit practicums. Contestants must complete a written knowledge exam and a soil survey evaluation. The exam tests participants knowledge of soil […]
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Bruce L. Harrell
Bruce L. Harrell, 59, formerly of Spencer, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home in Mount Vernon on Oct. 29, 2018. Bruce was born May 12, 1959 to David and Donna (Flagel) Harrell. He was a 1977 graduate of Spencer High School, Spencer Wisconsin. Bruce enjoyed working with electronics and computers. He […]
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Knox County Sheriff’s law report: Nov. 5, 2018
KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Nov. 5 The KCSO obtained information from the Mount Vernon Municipal Court that Adam Saunders had an outstanding warrant. Officers found Saunders at a White Rd. address in Centerburg and arrested him. He was transported to the Knox County Jail and released to jail staff.Michael Rowe was arrested without incident for […]
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Loudonville’s Blackfork Marken Inn to hold Christmas Open House Dec. 7 & 8
LOUDONVILLE — The Blackfork Marken Inn located at 303 N. Water St. in Loudonville, is kicking off the holiday season with a Christmas Open House on Dec. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Dec. 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. Organizers encourage the public to come and get in the holiday spirit as those […]
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Orval Gail Henthorn
Orval Gail Henthorn, 82, of Goose Creek, South Carolina, formerly of Mount Vernon, passed away on Friday evening, Nov. 2, 2018 at the Ralph A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina. He was born on July 3, 1936 in Danville to the late Cletice Henthorn and Marie (Dickson) Henthorn Heaton. Gail honorably served […]
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Mount Vernon product earns Crossroads League honors
AVON – Along with being named the Mount Vernon Nazarene University Student Athlete of the Week, Taylor Gregory has been named the Crossroads League Women’s Basketball Player of the Week. Gregory, of Mount Vernon, was the driving force in MVNU’s road wins at Roosevelt and Trinity Christian, averaging 18.0 points, 15.5 rebounds and 5.0 blocks […]