Archived Stories for January 2008 | Mountvernonnews.com

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	1 Making a resolution that lasts (VIDEO) Eating to bring luck in the new year Foreclosures continue to rise in '07 Vandals knock over tombstones at cemetery Fredericktown resident victim of Internet scam Smith family gets special present Mount Vernon duo reaching for new heights	2 Safety a concern with scooters Fire inspections at schools going well Caucus a true grassroots event Ford hybrid makes for a comfortable ride	3 Early primary causes some confusion Bankruptcy filings jump in 2007 Jeff Bell conjures up intricate, spell-binding blues Redskins slip past Green Wave MBC showdown highlights games Redbirds ready to fend off Trojans Yellow Jackets keep busy Deer making mark on Wolf Run	4 Defendants: informants stole from police Martinsburg Blood Drive (VIDEO) State minimum wage increases Space: More work to be done Sign placement creates confusion Homer Elementary corrects violations Commissioners, board of elections disagree on budget Scots knock off Wildcats, 54-43 Freddies continue undefeated	5 Preparing for a Disaster (VIDEO) Wiggins gets life sentence NIE scavenger hunt celebrates bicentennial County welcomes first baby of 2008 Amish schools included in fire inspections City's fuel costs rise in '07 Eyster hears felony cases What's on your 'bucket list?' Irish defeat Jackets Patriots sweep Mount Vernon Jacket girls drop close game to rival Pacers
7 Up high in Gambier (VIDEO) Training how to fight fires (VIDEO) New Year's in the Forest (VIDEO) Helping people with their taxes Soft economy a double strain on library Local couple pleads guilty to selling prescription pain pills Herbie J's restaurant closes; owners expect to relocate Freddies stop Utica's streak Jackets jump out, roll to win	8 Martinsburg fills vacant seats on council, mayor Fredericktown, county discuss sewer project Gambier fills council seat Council decides against buying old armory New board members sworn in at MV Commissioners, sheriff discuss budget Commissioners plan to extend current waste and wastewater contracts Groups to create plan for foreclosures New video store to open soon Quilt raffle raises funds for scholarship Johnnies small on numbers, big on talent	9 Murray Road sees storm damage (VIDEO) Pore stepping away from RPC office Danville looks to fill vacant seat Fredericktown woman found not guilty Truckers turning to LP gas for fuel Consumers should be on guard for cashier's check fraud Vikings knock off Trojans in fourth Burchfield leaving Centerburg post Jackets race past Patriots	10 Fit Kids for Life (VIDEO) Wind causes damage south of city Man finds burglar inside home Investors taking a closer look at gold Richardson still going strong at 102 Peterson discusses birth pangs of the 'Information Age' After wins, Yellow Jackets busy preparing for Celtics Small squad an advantage for growing Colts Faust not worried about present, looking toward future	11 Kno-Ho-Co to rehabilitate Hillside Apartments (VIDEO) MV man charged with burglary Indictments returned in 12 felony cases Primary Election candidates Fredericktown learns protocol for threats Freddies get by Trojans in OT Jackets defeat Celtics in duel	12 Sheriff's office swamped with foreclosures (VIDEO) State fire marshal willing to work on issues City at work fixing potholes 5 felony cases heard in common pleas How much do celebrities influence your decision in presidential elections? Father, son folk artists from Mount Vernon featured in posthumous Columbus show Team effort nets Jackets a win Jerome has answer for MV Redskins get by Freddies in OT
14 The view from the highest point in the county (VIDEO) Local Scouts win top honors for cookie sales Russell honored at Utica	15 Woman rescued by passing motorist Property taxes delayed by computer glitch MV man sentenced to 15 months MV Council appoints committee members MV schools thanks community for support Smoke detectors can give time needed to escape from fire	16 Quick Fix (VIDEO) State fire marshal reaches out to local chiefs New Directions commemorates 25 years of serving Knox County KCCC hosts Business After Hours School land transfer on hold Freddies overcome Trojans	17 Bostic to climb stairs to honor his mother (VIDEO) Dilleys retiring from business All school employees required to have check Owl Creek auction keeps plugging away in winter Lively 'Nunsense II'is crisp, light fun	18 Rescue program matches dogs with new families (VIDEO) Woman receives jail time for OVI Kokosing officials approach county about grant partnership Fingerprinting one way of checking backgrounds County lot split report presented Banks moving toward paperless statements Yellow Jackets pin down Wildcats Redskins race past Redbirds Jackets trying to reverse fortunes Fast finish for Mount Vernon girls	19 Eyster rules on 8 cases Mavis says he expects ODOT to fund traffic study Local physicians exercise caution when using Vytorin Comedy murder mystery full of twists, quirks How many smoke detectors do you have in your home? How often do you change the batteries? Jackets dealt double blow Johnnies topple Trojans, 57-44 Mount Vernon girls knock off Wildcats
21 Visiting up high in Howard (VIDEO) Dance Dance Revolution (VIDEO) Lamb gets diploma 60 years after leaving high school Schools, health dept. team up for safety Wildcats outscore Yellow Jackets Freddies knock off Colts Scots beat rival Trojans	22 Fire damages home on Cassil Street (VIDEO) County celebrates MLK's legacy Fredericktown council discusses wastewater issue 'Cloverfield:'The Blair Godzilla Project Greek food available at new restaurant Bulldogs clamp down on Knights Freddies garner No. 1 seed in Division III	23 Feedback positive on new property tax statements Rate cut could benefit some Council close to adopting '08 budget Many uncomfortable with the idea of cattle cloning Unemployment rises in Knox County Wolves take OT victory from MV Jackets get fantastic finish	24 Red Hot Artistry (VIDEO) Coleman family makes trip to China Analyzing the economy Knox County sees increase in number of reportable diseases Brown: Ohio the right place for energy development MV girls ready to finish on high note With two wins, Freddies poised to wrap up MBC Jackets hope to finish strong	25 The Art of Stained Glass (VIDEO) Sprang files for early release Violence topic of theological conference Amish schools not exempt from inspection Milk labeling hotly debated, decision due soon Commissioners, Station Break officials discuss funding Spending, and saving, are good for the economy Blue Devils beat Bulldogs in OT Yellow Jackets sweep Wolves, Presidents Freddies clinch share of MBC Earth Day marathon training under way	26 Local candidates discuss economic issues 8 candidates seek 2 commissioner seats Mayor outlines major 2008 projects Eyster hands down prison sentences to 6 How do you feel about eating cloned meat? Vikings skip past Bulldogs Tigers use run to beat Jackets MV girls can't stop Tigers'onslaught
28 Up high in a historic building (VIDEO) Motions filed in Cline trial Mavis receives Chamber's lifetime award Fredericktown FD to close meeting room Unbeaten Freddies take MBC title Yellow Jackets get past Tigers	29 Early morning fire destroys business (VIDEO and PHOTOS) Council adopts 2008 budget Two plead guilty to felonies Farm census reports due Monday Jackets wear down Vikings	30 Data collection helps health care providers RODS tracks symptoms, monitors clinical data Students discover Liberty Day Central Ohio Strike Team prepared for anything Commissioners, ADF discuss marketing project Officials begin searching for clues to fire New businesses close to opening Group organizing help for veterans County receives grant for economic development Pie lovers get their fill at contest Redbirds fly past Trojans with 31-point 4th quarter Redskins hold off rival Vikings to clinch MBC	31 Cunningham restores old hot rods (VIDEO) MV man files complaint against agency with BBB MRDD board to place levy on ballot MVPD adds three to staff State recognizes county for bicentennial Redskins to test Freddies'perfect season Redskins, Freddies, Redbirds earn high seeds