IMG_20181029_195915 (1).jpg IMG_20181029_195715.jpg IMG_6028.jpg IMG_6040.JPG IMG_6043.JPG IMG_6048.JPG IMG_6052.JPG Democratic challenger Ken Harbaugh (left) and incumbent Republican Bob Gibbs square off during a debate in Ashland on Monday evening. The two are vying to represent Ohio’s 7th District in the U.S. Congress. IMG_6078.JPG IMG_6083.JPG IMG_6089.JPG IMG_6090.JPG IMG_6091.JPG IMG_6094.JPG IMG_6102.JPG IMG_6109.JPG IMG_6130.JPG IMG_6132.JPG IMG_20181029_195833.jpg
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Gibbs, Harbaugh debate defines differences in U.S. 7th District battle
ASHLAND – The economy, healthcare and campaign finance were keys points of disagreement in the long-awaited U.S. 7th Congressional District debate between incumbent Republican Bob Gibbs and Democratic challenger Ken Harbaugh. Eight days before voters head to the polls, the candidates faced off for about an hour in Ashland University’s Convocation Center. The debate was […]
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Fredericktown law report: Oct. 25 – 27, 2018
FREDERICKTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT Oct. 25 Disturbance on East College Street.Assisted the Knox County Sheriff’s Office on South Main Street.Civil matter on South Edgehill Drive.Civil matter on South Main Street.Vandalism on Salem Avenue Extension.Mental health related complaint on East College Street.Steven R. Boyd, Danville, citation for unsafe vehicle and two headlights required. Oct. 27 Andrew G. […]
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Drug Take Back Day a success in Knox County
MOUNT VERNON – Knox County participated in the national Fall Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 27. Although it was a rainy day, Knox County agencies were able to collect 129 pounds of unused, unwanted and expired medication. This year also brought in quite a few liquids, patches and inhalants. Specifically, 85 pounds were […]
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Lockdown lifted at Loudonville High School after ammunition found in bathroom
LOUDONVILLE — Loudonville High School is no longer on lockdown, according to a dispatcher at the Loudonville Police Department. “The resource officer is walking up and down the halls, but there are no more threats at this moment,” a Loudonville Police dispatcher said. Early Monday morning, Loudonville High School was on lockdown after ammunition was […]
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Issue 1 passage would move Ohio in wrong direction on drug laws
With only a week until Election Day, Ohioans are being asked to digest a lot of information. Between television and radio ads, political mail and candidates knocking on doors and making phone calls—the methods by which campaigns can use to contact voters can seem limitless. Through all the noise of various candidates and campaigns, you […]
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Mount Vernon law report: Oct. 22 – 28, 2018
MOUNT VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT Crash Reports Oct. 25 Kimberly L. Meier was stopped in traffic on Public Square southwest. D. Ann Cochran was southbound on Public Square when Meier pulled from the line of traffic and struck her vehicle. Meier was cited for changing lanes without safety.Lindsay Boyles was stopped at a stop sign facing […]
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Knox County Sheriff’s law report: Oct. 25 – 27, 2018
KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Oct. 25 An officer spoke with the complainant who said he had some money taken from his bank account. He said there was a fraudulent check with his personal information on it. The complainant said his bank wanted him to file a police report about the incident.Sophie Anne Marie Miller was […]
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Mount Vernon leaf collection to begin Nov. 5
MOUNT VERNON — The City of Mount Vernon will begin picking up leaves on Monday, Nov. 5. The city will have three machines operating this season. The machines will be picking up all of the main streets first, then proceed to the side streets and outlying areas. “We emphasize that leaves be raked to the […]
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Frances L. Barnett
Frances L. Barnett, 91, of Mount Gilead, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, Oct. 25, 2018, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Jan. 23, 1927, in Uniontown, Ohio, to the late Van Marsh and Carrie Louella (Van Horn) Randolph. During the war efforts Frances studied to be a nurse at […]