BELLVILLE — Plans for snowmaking began Thursday night, when the temperatures dropped to around 29 degrees Fahrenheit. That bested the previous Snow Trails record by six days. Previously, the earliest campaign on record began Nov. 13th, 2014. Getting a jump on stockpiling a solid snow base is the goal. “When we’re into November and see […]
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Danville law report: Oct. 31 – Nov. 4, 2019
DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT Oct. 31 Investigating bullying incident – West Rambo StreetInvestigating two separate assault incidents – West Rambo StreetDisturbance – West Rambo Street Oct. 4 Unsecured building – High StreetInvestigating school truancy incidentVandalism – West Rambo
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Mount Vernon native’s Marathon Golf Tournament raises $70K for wounded veterans
Beaufort, SC — Flag-lined streets honoring American veterans helped ushered in some special guests this week, injured veterans who came out to support Dataw Island’s Assistant Golf Pro, Chris Fearn, in his one-man Golf Marathon. Teeing off at 3:30 am, the Mount Vernon native played an astounding 251 holes of golf before sun-down, all in […]
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Good endings: How to write your own
The fall season, especially in Richland County, is thrilling. Every leaf color combination possible lights up the grayest of days. Trees show off their height, like nature’s cathedrals, pointing our attention higher, even as the topmost branches send leaves like confetti in celebration down to our feet. Then it’s over and we don’t see much […]
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Four principles that could help you climb out of a rut
For the past two weeks, I struggled to shake a bad mood and get back in my groove. It seemed like at every turn, I was realizing something I’d overlooked or a detail that had escaped me. I felt extra emotional about tiny problems, and I felt unmotivated to do the things I normally enjoy. […]
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Thatcher finds 32 guilty in Mount Vernon Municipal Court
MOUNT VERNON – Mount Vernon Municipal Court Judge John Thatcher found 32 guilty after arraignments and hearings were held at the Mount Vernon Municipal Court this week. Nov. 6 Rashaun Harris, 19, of Coshocton, was found guilty of Possession of Marijuana Drug Paraphernalia. The Court sentenced him to pay a $50 fine. Joseph Sheets, 24 […]
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Knox County Sheriff’s law report: Nov. 4 – 5, 2019
KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Nov. 4 The complainant reported several people were trying to kick down the door in the apartment next to him and one of those people entered his apartment. When the complainant went outside, a female suspect threatened to shoot him with her concealed carry weapon. Statements were obtained and a warrant […]
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Robert E. Kershner Jr.
Robert E. Kershner Jr., age 52, of Fredericktown, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019 at his home. He was born on July 7, 1967 in Mansfield to Robert E. and Bonnie (Redd) Kershner Sr. Robert is survived by his wife, Becky Sue (Briggs) Kershner, step-sons, James (Heather) Booher and Jerry (Maribeth) Booher; 13 grandchildren; his […]
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Bruce Hecker
Bruce Hecker, formerly of Mount Vernon, passed away unexpectedly in Boca Raton, Florida, on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Bruce was born April 22, 1945, to Delmer and Nellie (Troyer) Hecker in Berlin, OH. He was a 1963 graduate of Hiland High School, Berlin OH, received his undergraduate degree from Kent State University in 1967 and […]
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GALLERY: 215 Ames Street
Elmwood fire station.jpg front view.JPG The left side of the vehicle bay. A kitchen and living/den area occupy what was formerly the left half of the vehicle bay. The fire station’s kitchen. The former kitchen is now a spacious living room. Ceilings in the living room, bedrooms, and bathrooms were dropped from 13 feet to […]