Mount Vernon News

Olive M. Schwarzkopf, 89, of Columbus, passed away on Jan. 16, 2022. She was born on July 19, 1932, in Mount Vernon, to the late John and Gladys (Newell) Loveridge.

OngoingKnox Public Health has posted a notice on vaccine availability that will be updated regularly as conditions change.

Wayne Grange met on Friday, Jan. 21, with Master Jordan Miller opening the meeting. There were 10 members and one guest present.

The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District’s DAC will be meeting onFriday, January 28, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

Mark James, 63, of Howard, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center following complications of a stroke.

On Thursday, Jan. 27, the Chautauqua Series opens its 15th season, with Ken Hammontree as General George Patton, describing his experiences at the Battle of the Bulge. The program will be at the Grand Hotel (12 Public Square in downtown Mount Vernon) at 7 PM. The Chautauqua Series is brought to you with the help of a grant provided by the Ariel Foundation and is donation based with all monies collected going to the performers.

The Mount Vernon News sports department’s 19th ATHLETE OF THE WEEK nominations continues the established procedure of spotlighting student-athletes’ skills and performances on the fields and courts of action. This week, two hard-court winners are spotlighted and two wrestlers gain gold for their team.

Let’s talk coaching. Back in the day, coaches were hard-liners. My way or the highway. Do what I tell you or take a seat and grab some pine. Coaches used to have players “run through walls,” or go entire practices without water, or have players run an extra 10 laps or have them “drop and give me 20.” It worked then, but does that work now?

OngoingKnox Public Health has posted a notice on vaccine availability that will be updated regularly as conditions change.

The Mount Vernon News sports department’s 18th ATHLETE OF THE WEEK nominations continues the established procedure of spotlighting student-athletes’ skills and performances on the fields and courts of action. This week, basketball takes center stage with one female and four males honored for their performances. Two of them are teammates and shared monster games.

Let’s talk bad or unpopular rules. Now, one fan’s bad rule is another fan’s Golden Rule, so this is purely my opinion and my take on rules that I find cheapen a sport or take away from a sport’s otherwise brilliance.

Monday, Jan. 17The Knox County Department of Job & Family Service will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.WHERE: Workforce Development, Opportunity Knox One Stop Employment and Training, Public Assistance, Child Support Services, Children and Family Services.WHEN: All day

The Ohio Department of Development and Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission will help income-eligible Ohioans with water and wastewater (sewer) assistance. The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program provides eligible Ohioans assistance paying water and wastewater bills. The program runs until Sept. 30, 2022.

OngoingKnox Public Health has posted a notice on vaccine availability that will be updated regularly as conditions change.

William J. Holland’s life journey began in Newark, where he was born to the late Ben E. and Helen A. (Hupp) Holland. He passed away Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, at his home surrounded by family at the age of 87.

Let’s talk athlete meltdowns.Many of us have seen the videos of Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown having a public meltdown during last Sunday’s game against the New York Jets.

James Gray, 86, of Wooster passed away on Dec. 31, 2021, at Danbury Senior Living, in Wooster.

Gary Frederic Frye, 79, of Fleming, went to his heavenly home on Dec. 28, 2021. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, a respected attorney, and a man who loved the Lord.

The 2021 calendar year in sports was a unique one, as COVID-19 restrictions, protocols, illnesses, responses and mandates affected the nation, entire schools, and impacted high school sports as well. The Ohio School Athletic Association recommended policies to follow and offered legal consequences of non-compliance. State and federal mandates affected athletes, practices and scheduling.

OngoingKnox Public Health has posted a notice on vaccine availability that will be updated regularly as conditions change.