He’s done everything short of sacrificing his very own 1961 Ford Falcon race car to Mother Nature, but until this weekend, nothing seemed to be going right for Pacemakers Dragway Park owner Rod Zolman — at least from a weather perspective.
Crouch remembered with golf, fellowship
One hundred forty-four golfers and many other family and friends celebrated the life of Mike Crouch the best way they knew how — with food, fellowship, a few jokes and, of course, golf.
Family fun lives at Pacemakers
Clear skies and balmy temperatures weren’t the only thing that drew people to Cash Days at Pacemakers Dragway Park over the weekend, but it really helped bring in street-legal vehicles from the surrounding area and beyond.
Relay for Life: Hip to be (on) square
The annual Relay For Life event was a night of fun and healing for those who have fought or lost a loved one to cancer.
Donald V. Loney
Donald V. Loney, 85, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at the Centerburg Respiratory and Specialty Rehab Center.
Mount Vernon Library to offer free showing of ‘Paddington 2’
A free showing of the animated film “Paddington 2” (PG 2017) will be held Thursday, at 10 a.m. at Mount Vernon Premier Theaters/UEC, 11535 Upper Gilchrist Road, for children as part of the “Libraries Rock!” Summer Reading Program.
Go Pink for the Cure FUN-draiser
The annual Go Pink For The Cure golf and table game outing, formerly Rally For the Cure, is back for its 20th year.
Nazarene youth blast off with faith, talent
A weekend of friendly competition and worship kicked off Thursday afternoon at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
City police charging under state code
City police started charging offenders under state code instead of city ordinances Thursday night, Police Chief Roger Monroe reported Friday at the city’s weekly press briefing.
60 years for International Paper in Mount Vernon
In 1958, the Kieckhefer-Eddy division of the Weyerhaeuser Timber Co., built the first of its Ohio box plants in Mount Vernon.
Honoring the grand old flag
A fresh flag flies in front of The Living Center today after the Knox County Joint Veterans Council raised a new one in the center’s annual Flag Day observance Thursday.
Naomi E. Scott
Naomi E. Scott, 94, formerly of Walbridge, died Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at the Elizabeth Scott center surrounded by her loving family.
Patricia Bond
Patricia Bond, 71, of Mount Vernon, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018, at the Laurels of Mount Vernon.
Foreign language camp leaves English at door
Combining one of summer’s most sought-after activities, camping, with what is for many young people one of its least, learning; the Ohio Foreign Language Association Camp gives campers a taste of the outdoors, with a healthy dose of education as well.
Rezoning request withdrawn, high-end apartments still planned
Developers planning to remodel the old Middle School on North Mulberry Street as an apartment complex withdrew their request for rezoning and instead will pursue conditional use permits as needed.
