Mount Vernon News

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.

Josh Filler has been promoted to Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Energy Cooperative electric operations, effective immediately. In his new role, Filler will provide leadership and oversee the Cooperative’s electric operations located in Utica, Ohio.

The Mount Vernon News sports department’s 16th 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, we have outstanding performances on the mats and the hard court.

Cardington-Lincoln continued its undefeated dance and improved to 10-0 with a convincing non-conference 79-25 shellacking over Bucyrus, Tuesday night. The blow-out extended the Lady Pirates’ winning streak to 48 consecutive regular season wins and they continue to own a 62-straight KMAC winning streak. The Redmen (1-6) lost their fifth straight game and were outmatched from the outset. Cardington-Lincoln took at 20-8 first-quarter lead and put things away with a 24-10 second-quarter to go into the locker room at halftime, ahead 44-18.

East Knox storms back to tie, loses to Utica in OT, 63-60. In a game of two halfs, Utica controlled the first half by 15 points and East Knox stormed back to take the second half by 15. Utica won the contest in overtime by three points to come away with a 63-60 win. The loss was the Bulldogs’ first against seven wins, while Utica improved to 6-1.

Let’s talk rowdy fans. OK, you have paid your hard-earned bucks to buy a seat, or a bunch of seats at an athletic event. With that payment and entry, you have earned the right to cheer for your teams and your players, root against your opponents and enemy players, boo your guys for playing lousy and boo an adversary you don’t like. You can trash talk and be as funny or as biting as you want … within limits. The purchase of a seat doesn’t give fans the right to be violent, incite violence or be overly vulgar among children and those who are opposed to vulgarity. I am not moralizing, just stating common courteous behavior. I am not the fan police.

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

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 15th 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, we have four stellar performances on the hard court. Two girls who fueled their teams’ victories and two boys who took control on the court.

Let’s talk sports betting. OK, most of us have bet with a buddy on the outcome of a game, a boxing match, an election, or who wins that golf match on Saturday morning. Many of us have gone to Las Vegas or Atlantic City and placed legal wagers on horse races, NCAA March Madness matchups, or all manners of sporting events.

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

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

Merry Christmas!

This week, we have familiar faces as all four nominees have earned prior ATHLETE OF THE WEEK nominations. Among our returning student-athletes, we have our first back-to-back nomination, first two-sport nominees, a three-time nominee, and two former ATHLETE OF THE WEEK winners.

Let’s talk Sports wish lists. OK, I know, No.1 on every sports fan’s wish list is a championship. We all want a World Series, a Stanley Cup, a Vince Lombardi Trophy, Larry O’Brien Trophy, The College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy, NCAA Men’s Basketball National Champion Trophy, and hey, you name the sport and there’s a championship trophy and we all want OUR team to win it.