MOUNT VERNON — Knox County’s fourth grade physical education classes participated in the six-week Crunch Out program in the fall of 2019. The program is supported by United Way of Knox County and takes place in each Elementary School in Knox County. Crunch Out teaches healthy habits and culminates in a “How I am Living […]
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New system to treat patients of mass casualty events
MOUNT VERNON – In mass casualty events such as acts of violence, the initial responders can be faced with numerous priorities ranging from neutralizing or stopping further violence, managing an evacuation, providing directions and information to responding units and addressing the volume of injured victims. On Tuesday morning, Director of Knox County Emergency Management Agency, […]
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MVNU lecture artist series focuses on disabilities from a Christian worldview
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s lecture artist series will draw attention to advancing Christian principles and discipleship with and through those with disabilities, on Thursday, Jan. 23, from 7 to 8 p.m., with guest speaker Jamia Cinelli, area director of Joni and Friends, in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium. Joni and Friends celebrated its […]
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Ashland Symphony Orchestra to present Get Happy! A Judy Garland Celebration on Jan. 25
ASHLAND — Hot on the ruby heels of Renée Zellweger’s Oscar nomination for her role in Judy, the Ashland Symphony Orchestra will present the music of Judy Garland on Saturday, Jan. 25, at 7:30 p.m. at the Robert M. & Janet L. Archer Auditorium at Ashland High School. Featured soloist Joan Ellison will bring Judy […]
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Lexington upends Mount Vernon in OCC tilt
LEXINGTON — The Mount Vernon boys basketball team struggled shooting the ball from virtually every spot on the floor while falling 47-32 on Tuesday night at Lexington High School in an Ohio Cardinal Conference encounter. The Yellow Jackets (4-8 overall, 2-4 in the OCC) made just 12 of 40 field goals, including 3 of 18 from […]
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Alcove Dinner Theatre presents “Breaking Legs” Feb. 7 to March 7
MOUNT VERNON — The worlds of the Mafia and the Theatre collide in the Alcove Dinner Theater ‘s winter production of Breaking Legs, a comedy by Tom Dulack. The action occurs in an Italian restaurant owned by a successful mobster (Bruce Jacklin) and managed by his beautiful unmarried daughter (Abigail Tayes). When the daughter’s former […]
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Explore Nazarene mission service available Jan. 24-26 at MVNU
MOUNT VERNON — Are you interested in serving in missions with the Church of the Nazarene? Do you want to learn more about what it might be like to serve? Taking the step to become a missionary can be confusing and intimidating. However, Explore, a three-day event, Jan. 24 to 26, at Mount Vernon Nazarene […]
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Galion severs Mt. Gilead’s hopes
Galion dumped Mt. Gilead 61-51 for an Ohio boys basketball victory on January 14. The Tigers drew first blood by forging an 18-5 margin over the Indians after the first quarter. Galion’s offense thundered to a 37-16 lead over Mt. Gilead at the intermission. The Tigers’ control showed as they carried a 43-32 lead into […]
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Ruh-Roh, Willard shuts out Columbian
Willard handled Columbian 62-31 in an impressive showing in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on January 14. You’re reading a news brief powered by ScoreStream, the world leader in fan-driven sports results and conversation. To see more game results from your favorite team, download the ScoreStream app and join nearly a million users nationwide who […]
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Ontario mows down Highland
Ontario dropped a barbell on Highland with a 62-42 sign attached to it at Highland High on January 14 in Ohio boys high school basketball action. You’re reading a news brief powered by ScoreStream, the world leader in fan-driven sports results and conversation. To see more game results from your favorite team, download the ScoreStream […]