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Donatos celebrates 30 years in Mount Vernon

By Dave Parsons | Dec 17, 2022

The Mount Vernon Donatos celebrated its 30th anniversary earlier this month.

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Ohio AG joins group opposing EPA rule setting new greenhouse gas standards

By Bethany Blankley | Dec 17, 2022

Sixteen state attorneys general, 15 state associations, and multiple organizations are fighting against another Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule they argue jeopardizes American energy and national security.

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By Staff | Dec 17, 2022

Saturday, Dec. 17

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Water and wastewater assistance available

By Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission | Dec 17, 2022

The Ohio Department of Development and Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission will help income-eligible Ohioans with water and wastewater (sewer) assistance.

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High school girls basketball briefs

By Bob Martin | Dec 17, 2022

Danville (3-3, 2-2) fended off a 26-point performance by Fredericktown’s (3-3, 0-3) Cally Carpenter on Dec.14, with Kylie Hess and Broegan Staats combining for 30 points in a 66-58 Blue Devils’ win over their KMAC rival.

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Winkelfoos chooses Findlay, signing set for Sunday

By Staff reports | Dec 17, 2022

Highland High School senior Zoya Winkelfoos will play volleyball for the University of Findlay after graduation.

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By Staff reports | Dec 17, 2022

Sports scoreboard

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Weade on Centerburg FFA chapter: 'The kids have worked hard'

By Larry Gibbs, Knox Educational Service Center | Dec 17, 2022

The Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter at Centerburg High School is finishing the semester on a high note of success.

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Fredericktown spellers ready for Knox bee

By Larry Gibbs, Knox Educational Service Center | Dec 17, 2022

Four Fredericktown students in grades five through eight have qualified for the Knox County Spelling Bee on Jan. 12.

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Dzik on adding positions for utilities departments: 'This will give the director ... a crew of supervisors that can report back to him'

By Bob Pepalis | Dec 17, 2022

The Mount Vernon City Council approved the city administration's plan to create more supervisory positions in its water and wastewater departments.

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Ohio's Hospice of Central Ohio provides 'comfort, dignity, and meaning to patients and families'

By Ohio's Hospice of Central Ohio | Dec 17, 2022

Ohio’s Hospice of Central Ohio invites the community to join in supporting its mission by making a donation and memorializing a loved one through its annual Light Up a Life annual fund campaign.

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Ohio business optimism low but improving, report says

By J.D. Davidson | Dec 17, 2022

Ohio small businesses are more optimistic in the midst of the holiday shopping season but not nearly as hopeful as in past years.

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By Staff reports | Dec 17, 2022

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MVN ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Big points from stellar players

By Mike Blake | Dec 17, 2022

The Mount Vernon News sports department’s MVN ATHLETE OF THE WEEK is a weekly feature that spotlights local student-athletes and their schools. Our Athletes of the Week are Ella Proper (Danville basketball) and Colton Martin (Centerburg basketball).

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High school boys basketball briefs

By Bob Martin | Dec 17, 2022

Hunter Fulk led all scorers with a 20-pt. performance for Northmor (3-2, 2-1), propelling the Golden Knights to a 56-33 win over KMAC foe Cardington-Lincoln (5-2, 2-1) on Dec. 13. Hunter Fulk led all scorers with a 20-pt. performance for Northmor (3-2, 2-1), propelling the Golden Knights to a 56-33 win over KMAC foe Cardington-Lincoln (5-2, 2-1) on Dec. 13.

Knox County Police blotter Nov. 16 – 30

By Submitted content | Dec 17, 2022

Knox County Police blotter Nov. 16 – 30

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Local letter carrier on job: 'I'd always heard good things about the post office'

By Gregory Burnett | Dec 17, 2022

Postal carriers are still at the heart of American life, despite the times we have received our neighbor's mail or waited until sundown to see our boxes filled.

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Joanna R. Stephens

By Fischer Funeral Home | Dec 17, 2022

Joanna Ruth (Miller) Stephens, 89, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, at her residence.

Kushner: 'We provide free dental care to help people'

By Comfort Dental | Dec 17, 2022

All Ohio Comfort Dental offices will conduct their annual Care Day on Dec. 23, providing free dental care to those in need.

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Building tradition: Fredericktown starts girls wrestling program with all first-time wrestlers

By Bob Martin | Dec 17, 2022

Fredericktown High School has a brand new wrestling program for girls, and Coach Greg Davidson is looking forward to building something special with a team full of first-time wrestlers.

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