COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced the top consumer complaints his office received in 2017, when more than 22,000 complaints were filed. “We’re committed to protecting Ohio consumers, and addressing their complaints is an important part of what we do,” Attorney General DeWine said. “In many cases, complaints are the result of a […]
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Eight sentenced to jail on misdemeanor charges
MOUNT VERNON — Judge John Thatcher found fifteen people guilty after arraignments and hearings were held at the Mount Vernon Municipal Court on Jan. 9, 2018. Brittny Strunk, 22, of Mount Vernon, was found guilty of Falsification. The court sentenced her to serve seven days in jail with credit for time served. Genevieve Daniels, 19, […]
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Mount Vernon law report: Jan 11-15, 2018
MOUNT VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT Crash Report Jan. 12 – Jonathan M. Loman was traveling southbound on Old Delaware Rd. and stopped for the traffic light at Harcourt Rd. An unknown driver also traveling southbound behind Loman, failed to stop and rear-ended Loman. The unknown driver then left the area.Jan. 13 – While traveling northbound on […]
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Beethoven marathon features all five concertos Feb. 23 & 24 in Columbus
COLUMBUS — Two nights. All five Beethoven piano concertos. Pure bliss. Celebrated Israeli pianist Inon Barnatan and British conductor Courtney Lewis collaborate to bring a one-of-a-kind experience to Columbus at the Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. on Feb. 23 and 24. Friday Program: Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 Beethoven: Piano […]
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Kenyon music department presents spring concerts
GAMBIER — The Kenyon College Department of Music’s spring concerts showcase a variety of musicians and artistic styles, from classical to jazz-punk fusion. Events include: Friday, Jan. 19: The Warner Concert Series, sponsored by the Department of Music and the Charlotte Warner Chamber Music Fund, presents Gutbucket at 8 p.m. in Rosse Hall, 105 College […]
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Basista scores 1,000th point, helps MVNU to win at Bethel
MISHAWAKA, Ind. – Sierra Basista of Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s basketball achieved 1,000 career points as a Cougar, scoring seven of the final nine points to lead MVNU to a 63-56 road win at Bethel (6-14, 1-7 CL) The senior guard and graduate of Mount Vernon High School made key plays down the stretch, […]
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Mansfielders endure total panic in Hawaii missile scare
HAWAII — Shelley Michael and her best friend, Donna Herr experienced the worst day of their lives on Saturday, Jan. 12. At 8:07 a.m. they received the following message on their respective phones: BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. The two roommates, who live on the big […]
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Ladies’ Hamilton earns NCAC’s weekly award
CLEVELAND – Kenyon College freshman Caylee Hamilton kicked off the new year with a handful of impressive swims during the Ladies’ dual meet win over Oberlin College on Saturday. She was a part of four event wins during that meet, resulting Monday in her being named the Swimmer of the Week by the North Coast […]
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Kenyon’s Cooper named NCAC Swimmer of the Week
CLEVELAND – Senior Matthew Cooper got the Kenyon College Lords swimming and diving team to put their best foot forward starting the new year as he guided the team to a 180-84 dual-meet win against Oberlin College. Monday, the North Coast Athletic Conference recognized his efforts and named him the Swimmer of the Week. Cooper […]
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Keith Jackson: We have lost the voice of a generation
If I ever hear the voice of God, I believe it will sound like Keith Jackson. I can only hope that angelic voice won’t be saying, “Hold the phonnnnne!,” a staple from the colorful, venerable sports broadcaster who left this Earth on Friday at the age of 89. To any college football fan who came of […]