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Hawks celebrate 50th anniversary
Mar 10, 2022
Celebrating their 50th anniversary March 17 this year are Don and Debbie Hawk.
MVN ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Huge second halves in back-to-back games lead to two playoff wins
Mar 10, 2022
The Mount Vernon News sports department’s 25th ATHLETE OF THE WEEK nominations continues the established procedure of spotlighting student-athletes’ skills and performances on the fields and courts of action. A student-athlete who frequents this award put together back-to-back performances in the OHSAA basketball play-offs and either one would have qualified him for this honor, but he did it twice in a row.
SPORTS BRIEFS
Mar 10, 2022
Jackets grad finishes second twice in college meets Logan Meyer, a 2018 graduate of Mount Vernon High School, finished second twice at the 2-day North Coast Atlantic Conference (NCAC) championships at Wittenburg University in Springfield on Feb. 25-26. Meyer a senior at Allegheny College (Meadville, Pa.) ran the 5000-meter race (3.11 miles) in 14:59.82 and finished second, earning him All-NCAC honors. On Saturday, he ran the 3000M with a time of 8:39.5, finishing second and again earning him All-NCAC honors.
Let's Talk Sports
MLB labor issues ... the fans lose
Mar 10, 2022
After a 99-day lockout, MLB and the Players finally came to agreement. The Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between MLB owners and the MLB Players Association expired in December, and without a new agreement or a mutual handshake to play without a new one while still negotiating, there was no baseball, as the owners instituted a lockout. Without taking sides, the obvious results are that no one wins … and the fans lose. We win, but we lose.
Community Calendar
Mar 8, 2022
OngoingKnox Public Health has posted a notice on vaccine availability that will be updated regularly as conditions change.
United Producers Inc.
Mar 8, 2022
United Producers, Inc. market report for the week of March 4, 2022.
Trump documentary comes to Mount Vernon
Mar 7, 2022
MOUNT VERNON – The film, The Trump I Know, will have a special public screening on Tuesday, March 15th at the Memorial Theater located at 112 E.
How much Ohio homeowners pay in property taxes each year
Mar 7, 2022
(THE CENTER SQUARE) – Property taxes are the lifeblood of local governments and municipalities across the United States, accounting for over 70% of all local tax revenue.
Knepp leads KMAC in scoring, Lower trop rebounder, Mead best in assists
Mar 7, 2022
The Knox Morrow Athletic Conference basketball season has ended, though teams are still fighting in the OHSAA Tournament play-offs. During the season, East Knox’s Shane Knepp led the KMAC conference in scoring an steals, Northmor’s Max Lower led in rebounds, Centerburg’s McKinnon Mead Centerburg was the top assist man and Fredericktown’s Kaid Carpenter led in blocked shots.
Advantage Ag
Mar 3, 2022
Local residents can fulfill their agricultural and construction equipment needs with a visit to Advantage Ag & Equipment.
For hobby farmer, Holmes Rental has it covered
Mar 3, 2022
For people who love to farm, Holmes Rental has the equipment you need, either for rent or sale, salesman Wayne Noggle told the Mount Vernon News.
Community Calendar
Mar 3, 2022
OngoingKnox Public Health has posted a notice on vaccine availability that will be updated regularly as conditions change.
VWF Charities grants local hospice $3,295 for veterans services
Mar 3, 2022
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Ohio Charities has donated $3,295 to Hospice of North Central Ohio (HNCO) for services to area veterans, according to a news release.
KMAC girls basketball final stats: Wenger top scorer, Daniels best on boards
Mar 3, 2022
The Knox Morrow Athletic Conference basketball season has ended, though teams are still fighting in the OHSAA Tournament play-offs.
MVN Athlete of the Week
Blue Devils score, play defense to earn wins, honors
Mar 3, 2022
The Mount Vernon News sports department’s 25th ATHLETE OF THE WEEK nominations continues the established procedure of spotlighting student-athletes’ skills and performances on the fields and courts of action. For the second week in a row, we have a clean sweep for Danville basketball players, as Camie Newbold and Cam Miller both helped their teams advance in the play-offs, through inspiration, tough defense and offensive determination.
Let's Talk Sports
March Madness: Choose your brackets wisely
Mar 3, 2022
Let’s talk March Madness. Arguably, the most exciting time of the year in college basketball is upon us. March Madness. Bracketology is a thing. People fill out those brackets … boy do they. It is estimated that more than 100 million brackets are filled out every year. How much is bet on the tournament? The NCAA says illegal wagers total more than $2.5 billion a year. The American Gaming Association puts legal and illegal gambling on the NCAA championship at $9 billion.
Community Calendar
Feb 28, 2022
OngoingKnox Public Health has posted a notice on vaccine availability that will be updated regularly as conditions change.
United Producers Inc.
Feb 28, 2022
United Producers Inc. market report for the week of Feb. 25, 2022.
Soroptimist of Mount Vernon and Knox County announces Live Your Dream Award winners
Feb 28, 2022
Soroptimist International of Mount Vernon and Knox County has presented its 2021 Live Your Dream awards to two local women, Vanessa Grimaldo and Amanda Dearth.