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News from February 2019

Thomas R. Griffith

By Mount Vernon News | Feb 28, 2019

Thomas R. Griffith, 56, of Mount Vernon passed away at his home Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019.

Pamela E. Hamilton

By Mount Vernon News | Feb 28, 2019

Pamela E. Hamilton, 64, of Mount Vernon, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, at her home surrounded by family.

Mary J. Weaver

By Mount Vernon News | Feb 28, 2019

Mary J. (Byler) Weaver, 25, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, at the Joel Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg.

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Tough defense derails Blue Devils

By Erick Starkey | Feb 28, 2019

The tough defensive pressure from top-seeded Fairfield Christian Academy forced several Danville (No. 6) turnovers Wednesday, which translated to quick Knights points and an 87-52 Blue Devil loss in the Division IV District semi-final in Johnstown.

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Retired teacher publishes first children’s book

By Katie Ellington | Feb 28, 2019

It’s a dream 30 years in the making, but local children’s book author and illustrator Gail Funsten said it’s been worth the wait.

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Kenyon sophomore celebrates Oscar win

By Larry Di Giovanni | Feb 28, 2019

Now that she has helped her creative team earn an Oscar for the Documentary Short Subject film “Period. End of Sentence,” Kenyon College sophomore Ruby Schiff — who turned 20 on Tuesday — will finally be able to schedule a film class at Kenyon.

Stage set for state bowling

By Erick Starkey | Feb 28, 2019

The Mount Vernon News coverage area will be well represented at this weekend’s Division II State Bowling Tournament set for Friday and Saturday.

Brown Bag Chat on historic local murders, hanging

By Mount Vernon News | Feb 28, 2019

Two of the grislier yet undeniably fascinating episodes in the history of crime in Knox County will be described in bone-chilling detail at the next Brown Bag Chat, Wednesday, at noon at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County.

2 up for dentist’s chair at Community Health Center

By Chuck Martin | Feb 28, 2019

The Knox County Board of Health was informed Wednesday that two candidates for the dentist position at the Community Health Center will be interviewed in early March and one will probably be offered the post.

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Redskins advance to district finals

By Erick Starkey | Feb 27, 2019

The Utica Redskins girls basketball team overcame a slow start Tuesday to hold on to a 46-35 win over the Johnstown Johnnies, the third time this season, to move on to the district finals against Africentric.

MVNU hires Sherer as first men’s volleyball coach

By Mount Vernon News | Feb 27, 2019

Mount Vernon Nazarene University Athletics Director Chip Wilson has announced the hiring of Doug Sherer as the first head coach of the men’s volleyball program.

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Blue Devils close door on Lions

By Geoff Cowles | Feb 27, 2019

The seventh-seeded Danville Blue Devils fought off the near ending of their season with a second half spark that carried them to a 54-46 victory over the visiting Granville Christian Lions (the 12th seed) in their OHSAA first round Division IV sectional matchup Tuesday.

Nancy T. Meloy

By Mount Vernon News | Feb 27, 2019

Nancy T. Meloy, 76, of Mount Vernon passed away Tuesday evening, Feb. 26, 2019, at her home.

Department busy fixing up city parks

By Chuck Martin | Feb 27, 2019

The city’s Department of Parks, Buildings, Public Lands and Cemetery maintains the seven city parks, 12 public buildings, nine public areas and Mound View Cemetery under the overall direction of Superintendent Dave Carpenter.

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Tech upgrades abound at Sheriff’s Office

By Larry Di Giovanni | Feb 27, 2019

Hands-on high technology benefiting the Knox County Jail and Knox County Sheriff’s Office served as the theme of Sheriff David Shaffer’s department updates Tuesday for county commissioners.

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Relics offer glimpse into county’s past

By Larry Di Giovanni | Feb 27, 2019

On the lowest floor of the Knox County Service Center, which grew over a century’s worth of time, rests several relics from the county’s past.

Theft from elderly man nets 2 indictments

By John Wareham | Feb 27, 2019

Two women were indicted on multiple counts of forgery and theft from an elderly person by the Knox County grand jury Monday.

Sanctuary offers events in March

By Mount Vernon News | Feb 27, 2019

The Sanctuary, 304 S. Market St., Danville, has released the calendar of events for March.

Resignations, donation at KCCC board meeting

By Katie Ellington | Feb 26, 2019

The Knox County Career Center Board of Education met February 21 for its monthly meeting.

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Reactions split on gas tax proposal

By Larry Di Giovanni | Feb 26, 2019

The state’s proposed gas tax increase of 18 cents per gallon received different reactions from two public entities in the county — Knox Area Transit and the county Engineer’s Office — and a locally owned trucking firm in Mount Vernon, C L Richert Trucking Co. Inc.

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