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Archived Stories for May 2008

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

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			1 Demolition makes way for parking lot County has local connections to early American gunsmiths Court rules on Internet defamation case Rolls-Royce helps inspire green energy bill Homemade ice cream shop to open Property owner plans to rebuild Jacket softballers break out bats in win Jackets win in dramatic fashion	2 Velvet unveils new viewing gallery -VIDEO Reeling it in - VIDEO Worshippers celebrate National Day of Prayer Residents cashing in cans to battle rising cost of living Some area schools experienced problems with testing forms Compost area open throughout summer, fall County opens bids for road paving projects 200 a significant number at First Presbyterian Apple Valley painting group open to all Braves defeat Jackets Pacemakers set to kick off 52nd season of racing	3 Castle's Restaurant Burns -VIDEO It's Showtime! - VIDEO Curtis: Eat less, move more 12-year-old boy charged with arson Home-school graduates told to 'go and make a difference in the world' Mavis: EMS billing increase will not affect residents 8 sentenced in common pleas Community garden sprouts up in Mount Vernon Storytellers visit schools in advance of conference, concert Corn-based ethanol being challenged by other green energy sources Do you/would you monitor your children's online activity? Colts, Scots take titles
5 Up high at the north bend - VIDEO Investigation under way against Freshwater Fire destroys restaurant at Landoll's Castle Catalytic converters being targeted by thieves Mothers look forward to their special day Blue Devils, Freddies earn top seeds at draws	6 Fredericktown discusses community center Shooter: Opportunity Knox keeping busy Free fishing, canoeing and fun at Foundation Park Braves can't stop baseball Jackets Yellow Jackets bop Olentangy Walking the dog - VIDEO Parents express concern about environment at school Controversy surrounding mayor's statements continue Gambier council votes to rezone neighborhood New policy hopes to improve safety Shellenbarger honored on memorial	7 Mentorship program celebrates success Residents feel Dann should step down Post office participating in food drive Trial begins against Mount Vernon man Students get lesson in job skills Redskins sweep Freddies, win Mid-Buckeye outright Jackets finish perfect OCC	8 Playground gets makeover - VIDEO MV man convicted of felony City feeling the pinch of high gas Students honor teachers Postal rates to increase New businesses to open soon in Mount Vernon and Apple Valley Red Cross designates new disaster shelter Blue Devils wrap on Bulldogs, 13-1 Jackets celebrate Senior Day despite losses Jackets celebrate Senior Day despite losses	9 SpecTRACKular set for tonight Redevelopment of old ANC site still on the table Comissioners agree to help fund temporary welcome center Ohio not hit by Purina feed recall County speech contest winners named Honing their math skills Knox Choraliers to soar Saturday	10 Grange Avenue house burns after explosions Thirteen indicted by grand jury 2008 Mount Vernon News SpecTRACKular Donkey basketball game raises funds, fun - VIDEO Mayor disappointed with turnout Morrow County horse trainer appears on 'Ellen' Students honored for overcoming adversity Highland to place levy on ballot Utica says goodbye to building Career center comes alive with color Seminar designed to help ease transitions What do you think about the situation in the attorney general's office? Do you think Attorney General Marc Dann should resign or be impeached?
12 Up high above Pinkley School - VIDEO Exploding fireworks destroy MV house Will rebate checks really help economy? Old-fashioned Ice Cream Festival coming to Utica Jackets pick up victory, loss Jackets juggle lineup in doubleheader split	13 Commissioners discuss Memorial Theater, production Harvey honored at MV school board meeting Centerburg board commends students Keeping to it - VIDEO Large crowd addresses MV school board Investigation continues in house fire City Council welcomes new city engineer New businesses open in Coshocton Avenue area MV softball defeats Patriots, 7-2 Jackets drop Falcons, 4-3	14 0.3 percent of prisoners come from Knox County MVNU to begin renovation of Stage building Taking advantage of an opportunity Smokers call on outside agents to quit 'Knox Squares'bicentennial event planned for July Fredericktown to honor McKinley with plaque Hitting leads Scots past Bobcats, 9-1 Kidd leads East Knox to victory Johnnies upset Scots Freddies topple Bulldogs	15 Pachyderm Progress - VIDEO Two homes raided for illegal hunting Allison's Finer Diner opens for business Program pays off for mentors, students Smith feted for 25 years of service Blocker honored with Golden Deeds Award Wright receives Partnership Award Wilson lifts Colts to victory Blue Devils polish off Eagles, 21-0 Jackets cruise past Groveport MV offense struggles in loss	16 Freddies can't stop Lancers'attack Johnnies end Scots'season A Final Farewell - VIDEO Alternative Center students honored Schools facing problems with bus financing AAA predicts slight downturn in Memorial Day travel Severns named RPC senior planner Sowing the seeds of economic change MVHS students learn about chain reactions Freddies can't stop Lancers'attack Johnnies end Scots'season	17 Renovated Kid's Corner opens More graffiti in city parks Recent rains slowing spring planting Winter wheat production up this year Are you planning on doing anything different this summer to save money? Colts beat Lex, win share of OCC Freddies, Redskins take home conference titles
19 Up high in Brandon Baptist Church - VIDEO With Camp, there is Always Adventure - VIDEO Learning, service, love theme of MVNU graduation ceremony Quindlen to '08 Kenyon class: 'Be not afraid' Redd shares his faith at ROCC Fest Utica graduates 129 Jackets finish strong at OCC MV boys volleyball sweeps UA Bears	20 Eyster surpasses historical benchmark Authorities rethinking security at ROCC Fest Truck damaged in accident Group proposes statue for those who've lost a child Taxi business loses insurance coverage Asthma patients no longer sentenced to suffering New playground erected at The Salvation Army Lawson to conduct final concert Freddies beat Ready Blue Devils oust Lakers Green Wave rallies to beat Blue Devils Third time bites Clear Fork, 5-4 Jackets'season comes to an end	21 Elementary attempting to beat the heat Clark heading to Country Club; YMCA to look for new director Medical marijuana bill proposed in Ohio McQuigg receives superior at state Jackets first after Day 1 Johnnies fall to Lancers	22 Ronk set to hang up dental tools City plans to tear down condemned buildings Residents find surprise in yard Freddies drop close district final Freddies, Blue Devil qualify for regional tourney Jackets knock off Dublin Coffman Blue Devils win district title	23 Food prices challenge consumers, grocers - VIDEO Students do well in worldwide Latin exam County appeals EPA recommendations Missing boy found MVHS has 'drug incident' Skate park sparks business Events scheduled for holiday Colts'season ends in loss	24 Remembering a hero: Maj. Granville Dean Pritchett Five sentenced for various felonies Water park to open next weekend Some changes, some the same for paramedics Recognizing the commitment of emergency personnel Central Ohio bees recover, CCD still lurks Incredible edibles for the landscape From walk-on to Big Ten Champ
26 Up high above Mound View Cemetery - VIDEO Sun shines on Ice Cream Festival parade - VIDEO Recalling a veteran's memories of war Brandon pays homage to the fallen Economy tough on returning veterans Issues raised in May Day protocol for firefighters MV Academy says goodbye to 30 seniors Foster parenting a challenging job Jackets roll into regional meet Mount Vernon drops regional title to Darby Trojans, Freddies run their way to Division III regional	27 Danville dedicates new memorials to vets Sacrifices of veterans honored at Bloomfield Cemetery Large parade, ceremony honor vets in Mount Vernon Parade highlights ceremony at Centerburg Veterans remembered in Fredericktown Utica reminded to honor those who died for country Medical clinic opens on Coshocton Road Swiharts enjoy the benefits of exercise Lawson, Studebaker recieve Archie Griffin sportsmanship award	28 Chandler arrested after alleged shooting (VIDEO and AUDIO) Group stages protest outside of offices KSWCD, farmer working to correct runoff problem City accepts donation County home sales, prices continue to decline Danville prepared to make some noise against SV Blue Devil seniors stand united Jacket pair lead charge	29 Millers explore Amazon rainforest - VIDEO MV man ordered held without bail Group repeats demand for answer to Bible question Steps taken to improve communication Health board hears reports on nuisances City addresses concerns at old middle school again New car lot to offer fuel-efficient vehicles Area athletes struggle on Day 1 Jackets'Ferguson wins regional	30 Commissioners discuss senior meals, sewers More people commuting on bikes - VIDEO Freshwater attorneys file petition Centerburg students take part in political discussion Danville joins towns holding farmers markets this summer Organization helps abuse victims Raising awareness of hearing and speech Blue Devils advance to final CF's Kuelling headed to state	31 Clear Fork grads begin new journey Investigation pending on cell phone photos City considering bringing bike officer back Where do you think you'll be in 18 years? Danville's Mills, Freddies'Newkirk and Auker make DIII state meet Jackets send 10 to state meet 2007 champion Eatough back to defend title

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