By Marty Trese, KnoxPages.com Editor MOUNT VERNON – A year from today the now vacant Rian Hall at the Mount Vernon Developmental Center property will be operating as a treatment facility for those with substance abuse and mental health issues. At least that is the hope by those involved in Second Chance of Central Ohio, […]
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New Health Dept. program to help prevent falls among senior citizens
MOUNT VERNON – today (Sept. 22) is traditionally the first day of fall and for the past several years, it’s also been recognized as National Falls Prevention Day by the National Council on Aging (NCOA). The designation is to promote greater awareness of falls and how to prevent them. Falls are the leading cause of […]
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Jobless rate down in Knox County
By Dylan McCament, KnoxPages.com Reporter COLUMBUS – Unemployment in Knox County fell slightly in the month of August, according to a report released this week by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The unemployment rate for the county was 4.1 percent in August, down from 4.3 percent in July. The August 2016 figure […]
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MVNU invites community to be involved in Messiah
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s choral union is beginning preparation for the annual presentation of Handel’s Messiah, scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, at 7 p.m. MVNU is pleased to invite community members to sing with the students in this traditional performance. Unless you are a returning participant, interested singers should provide a […]
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Local Sports: MVHS JV golf wins Ashland Weiss tourney
ASHLAND – After a rough start to the season, the MVHS JV golf team came in first at Weiss Ashland Golf Club tourney Tuesday. Sophomore Jordan Hoag shot an 89, the best of the day. MVHS JV Golf team in Ashland Tuesday. Standing from left: Jacob Paff, Damian Cook, Jake Smith, Mason Talbott. Kneeling Luke […]
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Knox County law reports Sept. 21, 2016
FPD 9-20 Solicitation complaint on Simons Ave.Assisted EMS personnel on S. Main St.Motorist assist on St. Rt. 13Vehicle damage report on W. College St.Jeffery W. Thompson, Fredericktown, citation for speed 9-19 Sarah L. Lawhorn, Mansfield, arrested on an outstanding warrant Assisted the Sheriff’s Office on S. Main St. Civil issue on Zolman Rd. Disturbance on […]
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CNN veteran and MVHS graduate Tom Mintier passes away
MOUNT VERNON – One of Mount Vernon High School’s most famous graduates has passed away. Tom Mintier was a member of the MVHS Class of 1965 and went on to an illustrious career with the Cable News Network, CNN. According to sources, Mintier died at age 68 in Thailand on Sunday, though no cause of […]
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NAMI Executive Director saddened by theft
MOUNT VERNON – The Executive Director for NAMI (National Alliance on Mentally Illness) Knox Licking County shared her thoughts with KnoxPages.com about former agency volunteer, Stephanie Gore-Turner indicted this week by the Knox County Grand Jury for stealing $29,000 from the non-profit. Dodie Melvin said she has known Gore-Turner since 2009. That’s when she became […]
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Knox County law reports Sept. 20, 2016
MVPD Accidents: On 9/198/16 a car driven by John Dagan was travelling southbound on Sandusky Street when he failed to see a red light as he was attempting to keep a can of paint from falling. He ran the red light and struck a car driven by April D. Fuller, causing minor damage. On 9/19/16, […]
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High School Band Showcase Saturday
MOUNT VERNON – The MVHS Marching Band will host The Yellow Jacket Showcase of Bands on Saturday, September 24th at 7:00pm at the Mount Vernon High School Stadium. The showcase of bands will be a fun and entertaining evening of marching band music by some of our local high school bands. Featured bands at this […]