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Author: Alan Bell
Alan Bell has been a resident of Mount Vernon Ohio since 2001, living with his wife, step-son, and cat. He enjoys writing, in both the literary and musical sense, and spending time with family and friends.
Statewide Facial Covering Order Signed
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that the following order has been signed by Ohio Department of Health Interim Director Lance Himes:
Director’s Order for Facial Coverings Throughout the State of Ohio.
Cows Loose in Fredericktown
We have received word that there are two cows loose in the area of FT Precision in Fredericktown. Police officers and other officials have managed to get them off of the roadway. Please use cautious in the area.
Police Searching Area of Kokosing Gap Trail
The Mount Vernon Police Department is currently searching the area of the Kokosing Gap Trail for a missing male with the assistance of an Ohio State highway patrol helicopter, Danville police and Knox County sheriff’s department.… Read full story
Go Green: How To Make Your Business More Energy-Efficient
DAVAO CITY, PHILIPPINES, February 29, 2020 /24-7PressRelease/ — There are tons of rewarding benefits waiting for you if you make your business more energy-efficient. Particularly, going green can cut down your carbon footprint, reduce your monthly energy costs, and boost your green credentials.… Read full story
Power Outage
A low rumbling and shaking was felt at approximately 9:00 PM on W. Burgess Street. A large tree is across the street and power lines are down. Power line/transformer outages have been reported on N. Mulberry St. and N. Norton St.… Read full story
Merry Christmas!
To all our readers out there, we wish you a very merry Christmas, and hope that you are able to spend it with your loved ones. If you are traveling, we hope that you get to your destination and back safely.… Read full story
Amish Appear to be Targets
While investigating several residential burglaries that had occurred in the eastern portion of Knox County, deputies were able to generate a vehicle description from information provided by witnesses. A vehicle matching the description was observed by Deputies Ryan Burgess and Zac Miller in the area of Newcastle Road and Billman Road.… Read full story
Stream Quality Monitoring
Come out and see what kinds of different critters are living in our rivers. The different animals that live in the river can tell us the quality of the water. Learn how you can do this on your own and become a volunteer.
… Read full story Hiawatha Water Park
The Hiawatha Water Park is a relatively recent attraction in Mount Vernon, developing from the community pool, which had existed for many years.
… Read full story It is a great place to take family and friends to cool off during the warmer weather and generally just let your hair down and have fun.