SHELBY — A Richland County man affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America was arrested and charged in federal court with production of child pornography after he surreptitiously recorded children changing, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Thomas Close, 39, of Shelby, was charged with sexual exploitation of children and receiving and distributing child pornogrpahy, […]
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2018 KMAC Football Recap: Statistical leaders, season summaries and more
KNOX COUNTY – After 10 weeks of regular season football, only two Knox Morrow Athletic Conference teams advanced to the playoffs – Highland (the conference champion) and Northmor (the runner-up). But the 2018 regular season featured several thrilling matchups as well as some standout individual performances. Here is a look back at who led the […]
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“Eyes of Freedom” exhibit to return to Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON — “The Eyes of Freedom: Lima Company Memorial,” a tribute to the hardest-hit unit in Operation Iraqi Freedom, is returning to Mount Vernon. It will be on display at the Memorial Building in Veterans’ Hall from Nov. 5 to Nov. 9. The mission of the exhibit is to honor the service and sacrifice […]
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Charges filed in Pittie Paw case
MOUNT VERNON – Nearly six weeks after 46 dogs were seized from Pittie Paw Rescue in Butler Township, criminal charges were filed on Monday in Mount Vernon Municipal Court against rescue owner Kristin Beaupry. Beaupry, 24, is charged with one count of cruelty to animals, a second-degree misdemeanor, and six counts of prohibitions concerning companion […]
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Mount Vernon FFA attends National Convention
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon FFA Chapter recently attended the National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. At the convention the chapter was able to watch Clayton Noggle, a Mount Vernon FFA graduate, receive the American Degree. The American degree is the organization’s highest degree. The National Convention gave members many opportunities. They were able to […]
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Wildflower project at Ariel-Foundation Park continues to take shape
MOUNT VERNON — Steady progress is being made on the wildflower/pollinator gardens on the west side of Ariel-Foundation Park. If the weather cooperates, discing is happening this week to prepare the soil for the winter. Staff members have worked all summer on preparing the ground for seeding, which will occur in the spring. This included […]
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Fredericktown law report: Oct. 28 – 31, 2018
FREDERICKTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT Oct. 28 Suspicious person on State Route 13.Suspicious person on Burgett Drive.Suspicious vehicle on North Mulberry Street.Chad E. Mahl, Bellevue, citation for speed.Mary B. Clay, Mount Sterling, Kentucky, citation for speed. Oct. 29 Suspicious vehicle on East Sandusky Street.Morgan N. McKinley, Fredericktown, citation for expired plates.Jo A. Baugher, Fredericktown, citation for speed. […]
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Main Street Mount Vernon announces holiday window display contest
MOUNT VERNON – It’s nearly time to pull your nutcrackers and toy snare drums out of storage to create your own “March of the Toys” themed window display for Main Street Mount Vernon’s annual holiday window display contest. Downtown businesses can deck out their “March of the Toys” or Christmas themed window displays for a […]
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Hospice of North Central Ohio to launch virtual reality therapy
ASHLAND — Hospice of North Central Ohio (HNCO) will be one of a handful of hospices in the country to use virtual reality therapy (VRT) to grant dying patients their last wishes, thanks to a $5,960 grant from The Ashland County Community Foundation. VRT uses video technology to generate realistic 360-degree, photographic or animated three-dimensional […]
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Ashland man gets prison sentence for aggravated vehicular homicide
ASHLAND — The Ashland man found guilty last month of aggravated vehicular homicide was sentenced this week to 18 months in prison. In addition to the prison time, Ashland County Common Pleas Court Judge Ronald Forsthoefel ordered that Raymond L. Stafford pay $13,300.25 in restitution to the victim’s family. Stafford will also have his driver’s […]