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Vehicle maintenance tasks drivers don’t want to overlook

By Metro Creative | Mar 25, 2022

Savvy drivers recognize that maintenance is essential to keeping their vehicles running strong for years on end.

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Josef Hutchinson

By Submitted | Mar 25, 2022

On Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, Josef Hutchinson, loving son, passed away at the age of 25.

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Lloyd Dwaine 'Homer' Grant

By Submission | Mar 25, 2022

Lloyd Dwaine “Homer” Grant, 82, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

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Alice 'Rachel' Rushing Archer

By Submission | Mar 25, 2022

Mrs. Alice “Rachel” Rushing Archer, 88, of Laurelwood Drive, Mount Vernon, completed her earthly journey peacefully on Monday, March 21, at the Ohio Eastern Star Home and was taken into the loving arms of her Savior and many family members and friends who had gone on before.

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Mount Vernon Middle School students advance to state tournament

By Submission | Mar 25, 2022

North Canton educational nonprofit Power of the Pen on Sunday announced the results of the South-Central Region Tournament hosted virtually by Ann Simpson Davis Middle School on March 5. The Ann Simpson Davis Middle School PTO sponsored the tournament.

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Morgan Grange

By Submission | Mar 25, 2022

Twenty members were present for the monthly meeting of Morgan Grange on Friday, March 11, 2022. Master Will Smith welcomed members as well as State Secretary Deb Hamilton, State Legislative Director Margaret Ruhl, State Flora Dee Smith and State Ceres and Knox County Deputy Cindy Campbell to our meeting. The charter was draped in loving memory of Jack Raines.

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MVNU to deepen vocational exploration with NetVUE grant

By Submission | Mar 25, 2022

Mount Vernon Nazarene University has received a nearly $48,000 Program Development Grant award from NetVUE to fund the expansion of vocational exploration in the student experience at MVNU. The grant will be used May 1 through April 30, 2024.

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COTC launches new sonography program

By David Beasley | Mar 25, 2022

Central Ohio Technical College is offering a Bachelor of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS), according to a news release.

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Pomerene Hospital offering mobile clinics in Danville each month

By David Beasley | Mar 25, 2022

 Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg is now offering mobile health services once each month at Hometown Market in Danville.s inn.

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MVNU Music Department to present 'Anne of Green Gables – The Musical'

By Submission | Mar 24, 2022

Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s music department presents Anne of Green Gables – the Musical, April 7-9.

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Knox County seeks community groups for spring cleanup of roadways

By David Beasley | Mar 24, 2022

Knox County Recycling and Litter Prevention is looking for nonprofit community groups to participate in a Spring cleaning event in April.

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Centerburg man dies after truck overturns in Porter Township

By David Beasley | Mar 24, 2022

A 26-year-old Centerburg man died March 19 when the truck he was driving overturned on Condit Road near Olive Green Road in Porter Township, the Ohio State Patrol said.

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Mount Vernon High School students support foster children of Knox County with gift bags

By Submission | Mar 24, 2022

Mount Vernon High School Skills for Life students donated 60 gift bags to Knox County Job and Family Services for children ages birth to age 12 in the Foster Care program.The donations were given to Ray Guajaro, Foster & Adoption Social Worker on Dec. 6, 2021.

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Democrats on Ohio Redistricting Commission ask court to move May 3 primary

By J.D. Davidson | Mar 24, 2022

The two Democrats on the Ohio Redistricting Commission want the Ohio Supreme Court to move the state’s May 3 primary amid ongoing legal challenges to state legislative and congressional district maps.

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Mount Vernon City Council gets lesson on open meeting laws

By Bob Pepalis | Mar 24, 2022

City Councilmembers can get together for social gatherings as long as they don’t discuss the city’s business, an expert on Ohio’s open meetings law told them at a special meeting Monday at City Hall.

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Vance: Mount Vernon votes share views on southern border lawlessness, inflation

By Bob Pepalis | Mar 24, 2022

Republican U.S. Senate candidate JD Vance said the issues he hears the most about, including during a stop in Mount Vernon on Monday are concerns about the southern border and inflation.

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Sports Briefs

By Staff reports | Mar 24, 2022

Fighting Scots student-athletes earn Winter MOAC recognition. Honors and recognition to 13 members of Highland High School’s winter athletic programs have been announced by the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference.

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Kenyon Ladies dominate in 18-8 lacrosse win over Mount Union

By Submission | Mar 24, 2022

After starting their season with six road games, the Kenyon College women’s lacrosse team won their first home game of the season, as they dominated the University of Mount Union, 18-8. The Ladies move to 6-1 on the season while Mount Union slides to 2-2.

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Freddies softball does little things, has high expectations

By Michael Tanchevski | Mar 24, 2022

With high expectations to compete for a KMAC Championship and win the Districts for starters, new Fredericktown softball coach Jeff Keener is confident that 2022 will be a big season for the Freddies.Keener hopes to build on last season’s third-place conference finish and sectional tournament victory.

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Highland baseball moves to MOAC, expects to build on legacy

By Bob Martin | Mar 24, 2022

The Highland Fighting Scots are coming off one of the best seasons in school history where the baseball club dominated on the diamond going racking up a school record 29 wins with only three losses, while being named KMAC Co-champions, as well as sectional and district champs.

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