MOUNT VERNON – Unique donations to The Salvation Army’s Annual Red Kettle Campaign are a rare occurrence. But The Salvation Army of Mount Vernon was thrilled to receive a 5 troy ounce .999 silver bar in its red kettles on Wednesday, December 11th. “We are so very grateful for the generosity and support from this […]
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Applications available for senior levy funding
MOUNT VERNON – Non-profit organizations and agencies seeking funding of services for 2020 from the senior levy can obtain the application form and instructions by contacting the Knox County Commissioners’ Office, 117 E. High St., Suite 161, Mount Vernon, OH, or by telephone at (740) 393-6703. The application form and instructions are also available online […]
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Betty Jane Daughriety
Betty Jane Daughriety, age 88, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Whispering Hills Care Center. She was born October 05, 1930 in Knox County to Ray & Marie (Mercer) Harris. Betty retired from the Mount Vernon Development Center. She was a member at the Moose lodge, VFW and Amvets. She […]
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It’s beginning to a look like Christmas — more snow (and ice) expected Monday night
A couple of inches of snow that fell during the night Sunday may just be the precursor to what could be worse Monday night and into Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service office in Cleveland has issued a winter weather advisory for Monday night with more snow — and freezing rain. The white stuff Sunday […]
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How many overtimes did it take River Valley to edge Ontario?
Regulation was not enough time to decide a winner here, but River Valley finally eeked out a 75-72 victory over Ontario in an Ohio girls basketball matchup 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 […]
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Mt. Gilead mows down Fredericktown
Mt. Gilead didn’t tinker around with Fredericktown. A 72-43 result offered a strong testament in the win column in an Ohio girls basketball matchup. 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 […]
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Too much fuss: Highland stresses Centerburg
Highland proved to be a bridge too far for Centerburg to cross in Saturday’s 53-39 in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on December 14. The Trojans had the advantage to start the final period, but the Fighting Scots won the session and the game with a 53-39 performance. You’re reading a news brief powered by […]
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Shelby rains down on Harding
Shelby dumped a victory shower on Harding 47-34 at Harding High on December 14 in Ohio girls high school basketball action. The Whippets avoided the brakes and shifted into victory gear via a 33-16 stretch over the final quarter. The Presidents authored a promising start, taking advantage of the Whippets 18-14 at the end of […]
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Washington pockets solid victory over Ashland
It wasn’t pretty, gut-tough wins usually aren’t, but Washington wasn’t going for style points. A victory will do, and it was earned 61-59 over Ashland in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on December 14. You’re reading a news brief powered by ScoreStream, the world leader in fan-driven sports results and conversation. To see more game […]
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Shaken, not stirred, Danville cracks Northmor
Danville controlled the scoreboard and the game in a sound 84-28 victory over Northmor in an Ohio girls basketball matchup. 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 […]