MOUNT VERNON – Three former standout student-athletes will be inducted into the Mount Vernon Nazarene University Athletics Wall of Fame during Homecoming 2018 in Andy Heimbach, Ben Falkenberg and Fredericktown graduate Shena Beheler. On Friday, Nov. 9, the three will be introduced and honored at halftime of the 7:30 p.m. MVNU Men’s Basketball game with […]
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Mansfield boy appears in latest Shawn Mendes video “Youth”
MANSFIELD — Phoenix Hunter is making the most of his youth. The 8-year-old Mansfield boy was asked to be a part of the music video for song “Youth” by Shawn Mendes. The video, which debuted at 10 a.m. on Monday, revolves around the heartbreak Mendes has seen in the news lately. However, there is still […]
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Buckeye Bash set for Nov. 19 at the Liederkranz
MANSFIELD — The 38th Annual Beat ❌Ichigan Buckeye Bash is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 19 at the Liederkranz. The doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 each. The following former OSU players are scheduled to attend: Obie Stilwell Jay Richardson Joshua Perry Ben Buchanan Curtis Grant Also, Stan Jefferson, former coach at Mansfield Senior, […]
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Holiday Pops rings in season Nov. 3 to Dec. 2 in Columbus
COLUMBUS — An annual Columbus tradition since 1983, the CSO’s Holiday Pops is the creation of chorus master and conductor Ronald Jenkins who has led all 108 performances to date. In 2018, Jenkins, the musicians of the Columbus Symphony, and the 130 members of the Columbus Symphony Chorus, will be joined by more than 100 […]
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Knox County Sheriff’s law report: Nov. 1 – 4, 2018
KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Nov. 2 The complainant stated his storage shed had its lock cut off and replaced. Miscellaneous clothing and personal items belonging to him and his girlfriend were missing. A report was made for documentation. There are no suspects at this time.Deputies were dispatched to Millersburg Rd. on a report of a […]
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Mount Vernon law report: Oct. 31 – Nov. 4, 2018
MOUNT VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT Crash Reports Nov. 1 Darren A. Adams was traveling east through a N. Sandusky Street parking lot and Roger C. Burnham was walking south from the building through the parking lot when he was struck by Adams. Burnham suffered injuries and was transported to Knox Community Hospital by ther Mount Vernon […]
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Danville law report: Oct. 25 – 31, 2018
DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT Oct. 25 Vandalism – East Washington Street, Danville Oct. 26 Traffic violation (no headlights) – South Market Street, DanvilleTraffic violation (left of center) – West Rambo Street, DanvilleConducted K-9 search for outside law enforcement agency of a vehicle for illegaldrugs/contraband w/positive hit – West Rambo Street, DanvilleProtection order violation – East Washington […]
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Fredericktown law report: Nov. 1 – 3, 2018
FREDERICKTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT Nov. 1 Assault complaint on Stadium Drive.911 hang-up on Columbus Road.Disturbance on Zent Avenue.Fraud report on McGough Drive.Assisted the Knox County Adult Parole Authority on High Street.Traffic complaint on West Sandusky Street.Kellie J. Sapp, Fredericktown, citation for expired plates. Nov. 2 Medical alarm on Columbus Road.Business alarm on Village Parkway.Harassment complaint on […]
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Knox County Historical Society celebrates end to World War I on Nov. 7
MOUNT VERNON — The November 7 meeting of the Knox County Historical Society will recognize the centennial of the end of World War I. The Wednesday evening program will be presented by Dr. John Fowler, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Museum, 875 Harcourt Road. It was known to many as “The Great War,” or […]
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Somple joins pediatric staff at Knox Community Hospital
MOUNT VERNON — The Department of Primary Care—Pediatrics has welcomed Dr. Margaret Somple, DO to Knox Community Hospital. Board-certified in pediatrics, Dr. Somple is a native of central Ohio. She received her undergraduate degree from Kenyon College, and earned her medical degree from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth. She completed a […]