Mount Vernon News

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.

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

It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the summer 2021 President's List.Full-time students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above are named to the President's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits; undergraduate day students must earn 12 credits in fall or spring semester, and online students must earn 12 credits in either EW1 & EW2, EW3 & EW4, or EW5 & EW6.Jason Maleszewski of Centerburg (43011)Rachael Yoder of Killbuck (44637)Deanna Baldwin of Mount Vernon (43050)It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the summer 2021 Dean's List.Full-time students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 are named to the Dean's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits; undergraduate day students must earn 12 credits in fall or spring semester, and online students must earn 12 credits in either EW1 & EW2, EW3 & EW4, or EW5 & EW6.Jordan Hill of Howard (43028)Chris Morgan of Fredericktown (43019)Jordan White of Mount Vernon (43050)The University of Findlay recently welcomed new undergraduate and graduate students to campus for fall 2021.

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 13th 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, the sports calendar picked up, and for local girls we have two heroic basketball performers and a swimmer. For the boys we have a basketball buzzer-beater, a wrestler who came from behind to win three matches, and a swimmer.

Let’s talk Christmas sports toys. Christmas morning … the opening of the toys. Is that the best feeling a kid can have? OK, some adults, too. But a kid, knowing this package has socks, that one a shirt, and oh, no … pajamas. OK, a book, maybe a poster … wait a minute, this one could be a toy. Rip the paper and the kid’s eyes light up as he sees it … a toy. A sports toy.

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