By Cheryl Splain, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON — At a public forum on Tuesday night, city officials had the chance to make their case for a ½ percent income tax levy that’s on the Nov. 7 ballot. Auditor Terry Scott, Mayor Richard Mavis and Councilman Sam Barone answered questions from a panel of media […]
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4th Ward council candidates field questions at debate
By Cheryl Splain, KnoxPages.com Reporter MOUNT VERNON — Democrat Susan Kahrl and Republican Jeff Gottke faced each other in a debate Tuesday night in an effort to win the votes of 4th Ward residents. Kahrl is an incumbent at-large council member who says she has energy, enthusiasm and commitment and is ready to be the […]
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Knox County Grand Jury Indictments Oct. 3, 2017
MOUNT VERNON – The Knox County Grand Jury returned indictments for Aggravated Arson, Theft, Domestic Violence and more this week. The following list of defendants was acquired by KnoxPages.com from county records: Paula S. Popham, 36, Theft, Felony of the 5th degree, Receiving Stolen Property, Felony of the 5th degree, and Failure to comply with […]
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Around Ohio: Teen drivers remain one of state’s most at risk groups
MOUNT GILEAD – Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in teens, more than other types of injury, disease or violence. As National Teen Driving Safety Week is October 21-27, it’s the perfect time for teens and their parents to discuss the dangers new drivers face so they can make safe and responsible […]
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Community invited to MVFD Open House
MOUNT VERNON – The Mount Vernon Fire Department invites the community to a Fire Prevention Week Open House on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 from 4-7:00 p.m. at the Main Fire Station at 200 West Gambier Street. Attendees can meet MVFD Chief Chad Christopher, Fire Prevention Officer, Emergency Medical Services Coordinator, and the Firefighters. Safety Talks […]
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Knox Co. law reports Oct. 3, 2017
Danville PD 9/29 Drug paraphernalia found on North Linwood Street. Took report on theft of two bicycles in the 200 block of South Linwood Street. 9/30 Took report on cashing a $250 check at a South Market Street business which was returned by bank. Assisted Emergency Squad in the 100 block of East Washington Street. […]
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Knox Co. law reports Oct. 2, 2017
MVPD 9/29/17 – At approximately 11:34 A.M. an officer responded to a Prospect St address on a reported parking complaint. When the officer arrived on the scene he talked to the complainant who said her father would not remove his vehicle from her property. A written statement was made and a report written. A four-hour […]
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Local media collaborate to present Debates and Income tax increase forum
MOUNT VERNON —City residents have more choices for City Council representation in the November election than they have seen in recent memory. With contested races in the Fourth Ward and the At-Large seats, voters have tough decisions to make and a local media effort hopes to help make those voting decisions easier. In a collaborative […]
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Instrumental ensembles to perform for MVNU Family Weekend
MOUNT VERNON – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Flute Choir, Chamber Winds, and Jazz Band will present a concert for MVNU’s Family Weekend on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel Auditorium. This concert is free and open to the public. The community is invited to join […]
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Numbers don’t lie, Rutgers is no match for OSU
Ohio State’s 56-0 Piscataway pantsing at Rutgers Saturday night held the interest of hardcore statisticians for less than a half. Even they were probably guilty of drifting off to other games, other records, something, anything with a more compelling storyline. Unfortunately, that’s nothing new in this series. Last season Ohio State pounded the Scarlet Knights […]