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Knox County Historical Society Museum to reopen April 6

By James K. Gibson, Museum Director. | Mar 31, 2022

After two years of being open by appointment only, the Knox County Historical Society Museum will be reopening on Wednesday evening, April 6, with a very special program, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Museum is located at 875 Harcourt Road (Routes 3 and 36).

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Structure Lifting

By Press release submission | Mar 31, 2022

Structure Lifting

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Premiums for auto, home insurance on the rise, AAA warns

By David Beasley | Mar 31, 2022

The price of almost everything seems to be going up and that includes car and homeowner's insurance, the AAA Ohio Auto Club warned.

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Knox ASPECT Career Readiness Program returns in April

By Submission | Mar 31, 2022

MOUNT VERNON – A coalition of Knox County manufacturers and the Knox County Workforce Development Alliance (WorkDev), led by the Area Development Foundation, announce the return of the Knox ASPECT training course.

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Mount Vernon Brewing Company holds drive benefiting Food For The Hungry

By Submission | Mar 31, 2022

The Mount Vernon Brewing Company will be holding a drive to benefit Food For The Hungry of Knox County during the month of April.

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New report says Ohio among best for taxpayer return on investment

By J.D. Davidson | Mar 31, 2022

Two weeks after a report called Ohio’s tax rate one of the worst in the nation, the same website released a new report that said the state’s taxpayers receive some of the best returns in the country on that tax money.

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Gubernatorial candidate: 'Same guys lining their pockets' at Ohio statehouse

By Bob Pepalis | Mar 31, 2022

Nan Whaley sees having the same guys in charge at the Ohio capital for three decades as a source of the problem of corruption, and she wants to change that by running for governor.

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Mount Vernon mayor proposes bringing engineering contractor in-house

By Bob Pepalis | Mar 31, 2022

Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr proposed hiring a project manager for the Engineering Department to help with contract management, managing records and communicating with stakeholders.

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Lady Cougars sweep Grace, winning streak at 15

By Submission | Mar 31, 2022

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Centerburg softball focuses on process

By Bob Martin | Mar 31, 2022

Centerburg is coming off a 12-16 season where the Trojans ended with a tight 3-2 loss in the playoffs. The Trojans ended 5-9 in conference play and aim for better results this spring.

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Kenyon basketball camp to return this summer

By Lucien Kisch | Mar 31, 2022

For any young basketball players looking to take their game to the next level this summer, the Kenyon Basketball Camp is a great opportunity for instruction, fundamentals, coaching and exposure. Back for the first time since 2019 due to COVID-19 pandemic implications, the camp is open to second- through eighth-grade players of all genders who are rising in play levels and offers both top-notch coaching and a collaborative environment for improvement.

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Club Sports and Arts brings new level of competition, performance to MVNU

By Submission | Mar 31, 2022

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is strengthening its Student Life experience with club-level competitive sports and drama through Club Sports and Arts.

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MVN ATHLETE OF THE WEEK 2 softball stars share the honors

By Mike Blake | Mar 31, 2022

The Mount Vernon News sports department’s 27th 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 softball players were perfect at the plate; hit well and often and share the honors as Athletes of the Week.

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Local boys hoops players shut out of All-Ohio Div. I, II honors

By Staff | Mar 31, 2022

Four local Div. II and IV student-athletes -- Shane Knepp (East Knox), Mckinnon Mead (Centerburg) Grant Bentley (Northmor) and Trenton Collins (Utica) -- were honored and the OPSWA announced the Division I and II All-Ohio honorees after we went to print, and we teased the earlier article with the upcoming selections to appear in this edition

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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL BRIEFS

By Staff reports | Mar 31, 2022

Lady Jackets defeat three Kentucky teams to start season, Big seventh leads Lady Knights charge over Bucyrus 14-4, Lady Blue Devils demolish Delaware Christian 17-1, Lady Bulldogs use big first, late scores to take down Utica, 13-3

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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL BRIEFS

By Staff reports | Mar 31, 2022

East Knox baseball begins with 6-2 win over Fairfield, Highland starts MOAC season with 4-1, 13-5 wins over Ontario, Bentley sharp on the mound, at the plate as Northmor shuts out Bucyrus 10-0, Lester homers twice in 9-run second as Fredericktown sinks Vikings 14-1, Centerburg scores late to top Licking Valley 6-3, Redskins put up three threes and topple Blue Devils 10-3, East Knox loses in walk-off to Newark Catholic, 12-11

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Let's Talk Sports The Masters: Casual interest or MUST-SEE?

By Mike Blake | Mar 31, 2022

This is a great time of the year for sports. Major League baseball is just about to start; March Madness (NCAA basketball) is in its final weekend; NFL trades and signings are in full swing; the NBA and NHL are winding down to play-off time and the NBA championships and the Stanley Cup; and “sports spectacular” season is upon us. Some sporting events even the casual fan or non-fan takes interest in. They include arguably the premier professional golf event of the year, The Masters, April 7-10.

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Gay Street lane closure

By Submission | Mar 31, 2022

Mount Vernon Street Department updated the Gay Street lane closure; the lane closure for brick street repair between Chestnut and Sugar streets will reopen at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 1.

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Best Home Improvements

By Press release submission | Mar 30, 2022

Best Home Improvements

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RCI Mechanical Inc.

By Press release submission | Mar 30, 2022

RCI Mechanical Inc.

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