MOUNT VERNON — Hospice of Knox County has received a grant in the amount of $1,686 from The Energy Cooperative Operation Round Up Foundation, Inc. “The Energy Cooperative Round Up Foundation is a wonderful program that benefits so many of us in the non-profit sector,” said HNCO Executive Director Bill Kahl. “We are grateful for […]
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Knox County Sheriff’s law report: Feb.12, 2018
KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Feb. 12 The complainant reported she applied for a bank loan through Cash Advance USA Ltd. Before they would give the complainant the money they asked for a total of $700 through a Google Play Card. The complainant canceled her bank account and refuses to give them any more money.
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Council discusses Edgewood Road traffic study and code changes, moves ahead with renovation of Plaza Building and equipment purchases
MOUNT VERNON — On Monday, City Council gave a first reading to legislation funding another traffic study for the Edgewood Road corridor. The city plans to contract with Carpenter Marty Transportation for engineering services and the traffic study, which will include origin and destination information. City Engineer Brian Ball estimates the cost for the study […]
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Yellow Jackets will open postseason at The Hive
MOUNT VERNON — Nick Coon hoped Mount Vernon’s résumé would speak for itself when the Central District coaches convened for the Division I tournament draw Sunday afternoon. The rest of the Columbus-area schools evidently thought highly of the Yellow Jackets. Mount Vernon (15-5) earned the No. 16 seed in the 48-team field and will host […]
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MVNU basketball has 4 players reach 1,000 career points
MOUNT VERNON – In what truly is a rarity in college basketball at any level, Mount Vernon Nazarene University Men’s and Women’s Basketball combined to have four players surpass the 1,000 career point benchmark in 2017-2018. Senior Natalie Carpenter, senior Joe Schmitz, junior Brett Vipperman, and senior Sierra Basista each scored their 1,000th career point […]
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First-Knox National Bank promotes Meyer to VP
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – Vickie Sant, president of First-Knox National Bank, announced the promotion of James S. Meyer to vice president, mortgage and consumer lending. Meyer joined First-Knox in 1999 as a management associate. He previously managed the Centerburg Office and Main Office prior to moving into a primary mortgage and consumer lending role. “Jim’s […]
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Danville law report: Feb. 5 – 8, 2018
DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT Feb. 5 Grand Jury Indictment on Kayla Price, age 29, of Danville, for Felony Theft.Lt. Mark Perkins held a ‘Meet-n-Greet’ with K-9 Rezza for the attendees of the annual Raccoon Supper.Traffic complaint of motorist failing to dim headlights on South Market Street. Feb. 6 Traffic complaint on vehicle speeding in school zone […]
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DeWine: Purdue Pharma announcement is ‘too little, too late’
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine issued the following statement following Purdue Pharma’s announcement that the company intends to cease marketing opioids to doctors: “Purdue Pharma‘s announcement that they will no longer send out sales reps to promote OxyContin to doctors is a victory for everyone. But, it’s too little, too late. It is […]
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Mount Vernon law report: Feb. 6 – 11, 2018
MOUNT VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT Crash Reports Feb. 9 Steven J. Boucher was traveling eastbound on Coshocton Ave. Logan Cole Starner was attempting to pull out of a private drive and struck Boucher. Starner was cited for failure to yield when entering traffic. Feb. 10 Teresa A. Smith was traveling eastbound on W. Chestnut St. A […]
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McDonald chosen MVNU Athlete of the Week
MOUNT VERNON — Junior Joey McDonald from Lebanon, Ohio threw for a personal record in the shot put, as well as a new school record with a throw of 16.29m or 53′ 4.44″ to win the event at the Crossroads League Championships. Teammate Mitchell Soviak was not far behind with a throw of 16.12m or […]