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News from October 2019

Trojans prepped to invade Fredericktown

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 31, 2019

Centerburg at Fredericktown, Highland at Northmor, Lakewood at Utica and Mount Gilead at Cardington

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Dogs of Knox Fund: Stay with neuter/spay provider

By Larry Di Giovanni | Oct 31, 2019

The president of the Dogs of Knox Fund, Marla McCutchen, said Wednesday that she and her fellow board members are unanimous in urging Knox County commissioners to stay with the high quality of care for spay-and-neuter services they have come to expect from the Fredericktown Veterinary Clinic.

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Pride on line in Devil-Dog game

By Fred Main | Oct 31, 2019

The conference title is sewn up. The playoffs are set. But, don’t let anyone tell you there’s nothing left to prove this Friday.

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By Mount Vernon News | Oct 31, 2019

Brenda J. Griffith, 60, of Mount Vernon passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

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Scots set for return to Sweet 16

By Cody Strawser | Oct 31, 2019

After defeating Utica last week, the Highland Fighting Scots girl’s volleyball team have made it to the Sweet 16 in Division II volleyball tournament play.

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Landscape Design: There’s an app for that

By Joshua Morrison | Oct 31, 2019

Knox County Career Center Landscape Design and Management student, Haylee Hyde, seated, gives Town and County Garden Club member Susan Givens a demonstration of the Realtime Landscaping Pro software that was donated to the class.

National Writing Month kicks off at Mount Vernon library

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 31, 2019

The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County will kick off National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) on Thursday, Oct. 31, at the Main Branch from 1-9 p.m.

Fredericktown Community Fire District awarded grant for sonar

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 31, 2019

The Fredericktown Community Fire District was recently awarded grant funding for the purchase of sonar imaging equipment for the dive rescue program at the FCFD.

Winter Sanctuary hosting Craft Fair

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 31, 2019

Hand-made crafts and life-enhancing items will be in abundance at the Winter Sanctuary Craft Fair on Nov. 9.

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Early start on Halloween for preschoolers

By Joshua Morrison | Oct 30, 2019

On Tuesday evening, the Knox County Career Center Early Childhood Education and Teacher Academy held a Trick or Treat in the cafeteria.

Race set for Gambier council positions

By Fred Main | Oct 30, 2019

Two new members will be welcomed to the Gambier Village Council after voters decide Nov. 5.

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Danville changing grading system

By Jamie Holland | Oct 30, 2019

Danville Local Schools is in the process of switching their grading system for all their students from the traditional grading system to standards-based grading.

Nellie A. Cramer

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 30, 2019

Nellie A. Cramer, 95, of Galion, formerly of Fredericktown, passed away Monday morning, Oct. 28, 2019, at the home of her daughter, Debbie, in Galion. She was born Sept. 6, 1924, in Sparta to the late Joseph Hutton and Cleo Fawn.

Lynn M. Gaster

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 30, 2019

Lynn M. Gaster, 61, of Mount Vernon, died early Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, at her residence.

Ann Marie Porter

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 30, 2019

Ann Marie Porter, 79, of Marengo, Ohio passed away Monday, October 28, 2019 unexpectedly but peacefully at her home with her husband, Adrian (Bub), of 65 years by her side.

Barbara Hollenbeck Reitsma

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 30, 2019

Barbara Hollenbeck Reitsma, PHD, 59, passed away Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, at her home in Mount Vernon.

James W. Spicer

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 30, 2019

James W. Spicer, 88, of Mount Vernon passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, Oct. 28, 2019.

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Gambier officials: Mayor salary increase justified

By Larry Di Giovanni | Oct 30, 2019

A proposal to increase the village of Gambier mayor’s salary from $9,000 to $16,000 annually is scheduled to receive its second reading during the village council’s regular meeting Monday night.

Dogs of Knox holiday event features pet photos, nail trims

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 30, 2019

The Dogs of Knox Fund and the Knox County Animal Shelter volunteers invite families to have photos of their pets (and children) taken with Santa

Symphony presents fall concert, feast

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 30, 2019

The Knox County Symphony will present its fall concert on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the R. R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium on the campus of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

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