Congratulations Candace Gillespie

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Candace Gillespie of Mount Vernon, won a small chest freezer from Herald’s Appliances! During each of the mid-farmers’ markets attendees had the opportunity to register to win the freezer! As part of its support for promoting healthy lifestyles, United Way of Knox County provided funding to purchase the freezer.… Read full story

Attorney General DeWine Offers 12 Holiday Shopping Tips for Consumers

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(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today offered holiday consumer protection tips ahead of Thanksgiving weekend, one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year.

“We encourage consumers to take some simple steps to protect themselves,” Attorney General DeWine said. “Whether they’re shopping online or in stores, we encourage people to take their time, understand the details, and ask for help if they need it.

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“Readings in Latino Poetry” A Living Literature Presentation

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A Living Literature Presentation, “Readings in Latino Poetry” will be presented by Mount Vernon High School and Kenyon College on Thursday, December, 1, 4:00 p.m. at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County, 201 N. Mulberry Street.

Mount Vernon High School and Kenyon College students will recite and discuss the work of four poems by contemporary Latino writers.… Read full story