GAMBIER — This February, middle schoolers (grades 6–8) will have the chance to have an extraordinary, sensory, hands-on science experience on the Kenyon College campus through two new programs: BLAST (for boys) and ATHENAS (for girls). These two programs provide students with the opportunity to associate fun with science, be introduced to a community of […]
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One found guilty in Municipal Court
MOUNT VERNON — Judge John Thatcher found one person guilty after trials were held at the Mount Vernon Municipal Court on Jan. 17, 2018. Kaitlin Goodman, 31, of Centerburg, was found guilty of failing to Yield to a Pedestrian. The court sentenced her to pay a $100 fine. Assistant Director of Law Brittany Whitney represented […]
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Howard woman found guilty of vehicular manslaughter
MOUNT VERNON — Judge John Thatcher found 15 people guilty after arraignments and hearings were held at the Mount Vernon Municipal Court on Jan. 16, 2018. Glenna Young, 74, of Howard, was found guilty of Vehicular Manslaughter and Failure to abide by Stop/Yield Signs. She will be sentenced on Feb. 28, 2018 following a pre-sentence […]
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Knox County Sheriff’s law report: Jan. 18, 2018
KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Jan. 18 – Gabrielle N. Salamone pulled out from the access road to a Centerburg business and did not see Jeremy A. Bush, who was traveling east on Main St. Salamone struck Bush in the side, causing damage to both vehicles. There were no injuries reported. Salamone was cited for failure […]
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Sheriff’s office moving closer to getting K-9 unit
MOUNT VERNON — Sheriff David Shaffer told the county commissioners on Thursday that putting the Knox County Sheriff’s Office first K-9 unit into action depends on how soon the training is completed. “The training will take less [time] than normal,” he said. “This dog is pretty well trained, so it would be a matter of […]
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Cougars upset No. 11 Bethel
MISHAWAKA. Ind. – Mount Vernon Nazarene University Men’s Basketball earned its first ever win at Bethel, and picked up its third win of the 2017-2018 season over an NAIA Division II Top-25 opponent with a 77-73 overtime victory. The win against the No. 11 Pilots was the third straight in the Crossroads League for coach […]
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Knox County Great Decisions group to talk about nuclear security
MOUNT VERNON — Fresh from the panic caused by an incoming missile false alarm in Hawaii, the Knox County Great Decisions community discussion group will focus on “Nuclear Security” on Monday, Jan. 22, 6:30 p.m. at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County, 201 N. Mulberry Street, Mount Vernon. Nuclear nonproliferation is now […]
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Teachers invited to attend basic archery instruction workshop
ATHENS — Classroom teachers and other members of school communities who are interested in becoming certified National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) instructors are invited to attend a free training workshop, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). A Basic Archery Instructor Training is being offered Feb. 13 at the Division of […]
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EK grad named manager of First-Knox Blackjack Road Office
MOUNT VERNON — Laurie P. Gallwitz has been named manager of the Blackjack Road Office. Laurie Gallwitz joined First-Knox in 2015 as the Centerburg Office manager. Monique Milligan’s move to the Main Office manager role last October provided the opportunity for Laurie to manage the Blackjack Road Office. “The Blackjack Road Office is very different […]
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ODNR offers free workshop to become certified youth fishing instructor
COLUMBUS — According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), the Division of Wildlife will host a Passport to Fishing instructors’ workshop on Wednesday March 21, 2018. The program will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Wildlife District One Headquarter located at 1500 Dublin Road, Columbus Ohio 43215. The workshop is a […]