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MVNU Senior Graphic Design Exhibit to open March 28

By Submission | Mar 28, 2022

Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Schnormeier Gallery is proud to present Momentum – Senior Graphic Design Exhibit from March 28 to April 8. An Opening Reception for the seniors will take place at the gallery on April 1, from 6-8 p.m.

Process of drawing electoral maps scrutinized

By Brian E. Miller | Mar 28, 2022

Some powerful Ohio lawmakers are willing to charge Ohio taxpayers $20 million in order to ensure that gerrymandered electoral maps become a reality.

Homer Public Library April 2022 coming events

By Submission | Mar 28, 2022

Story time for children, a recipe exchange, crafting classes and more are offered in April at the Homer Public Library.

From readers to writers: Utica Elementary sponsors 'literacy night' April 7

By David Beasley | Mar 28, 2022

Utica Elementary School will hold "Literacy Night" April 7, featuring two teachers who have published children's books.

Mount Vernon Police dog helps kids having bad days get back to learning

By Bob Pepalis | Mar 28, 2022

Nova the police dog fulfills her mission at Mount Vernon Schools daily by calming defiant students down and helping others turn their bad days into better ones.

Ohio AG wins court order to enforce federal immigration law

By J.D. Davidson | Mar 28, 2022

Immigrants convicted of dangerous felonies and have lost their last appeal to remain in the U.S. face the stronger possibility of deportation after Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost won an injunction that forces the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enforce the law.

Groundwater saturation sinks brick street in Mount Vernon

By Bob Pepalis | Mar 28, 2022

Repairs to sunken bricks on North Gay Street turned out to be a much bigger problem than a pothole, Mayor Matt Starr said.

Ladies go on the offensive, deal Gators first loss, 16-5

By Submission | Mar 28, 2022

Nine different Kenyon College players scored goals Saturday as the Ladies lacrosse team handed the previously unbeaten Allegheny College Gators a 16-5 North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) loss on the Blue Turf at Robertson Athletic Complex.

East Knox softball is motivated to 'win a little every day'

By Bob Martin | Mar 28, 2022

The East Knox softball team is coming off a tough season where the Bulldogs went 8-14 overall and 5-9 in the Knox Morrow Athletic Conference (KMAC), and Coach Jake Ulrey hopes that his team can turn things around this spring through mental discipline and hard work.

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Northmor baseball is battle-tested to make tournament run

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 28, 2022

With nine returning seniors and 17 players who were on the squad last year, Northmor coach Buck Workman starts his 22nd year at the Golden Knights’ helm adapting to his personnel with a focus on “getting it done.”

Kenyon Ladies fall to Cardinals twice in rainy doubleheader

By Submission | Mar 28, 2022

The rain fell, the runs fell and the Ladies fell twice. In less than ideal conditions, the Otterbein University Cardinals took both games of the doubleheader against the Kenyon College softball team, Friday, March 25. Although the Ladies jumped out to a lead in game one, the Cardinals were able to erase the deficit and take the first game, 12-11. Game two proved to be more of a defensive battle, but Otterbein completed the sweep with a 4-2 win.

Sports Briefs

By Staff reports | Mar 28, 2022

Cougar men and women perform on the track at Cedarville. The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s and women’s track and field teams continued their outdoor season on Saturday, March 26 in the Yellow Jacket Collegiate Open, hosted by Cedarville University.

4 local basketball players earn All-Ohio Div. III, IV honors

By Staff reports | Mar 28, 2022

The Division III and IV boys basketball All-Ohio teams were announced this week by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association. The four local student-athletes honored included three frequent mentions and Athlete of the Week winners in the Mount Vernon News and were recognized for their outstanding performances. The four student-athletes representing four area schools were among the division III and IV honorees. Division I and II honorees will be announced later this week.