Students in grades 5-8 competed in our school spelling bees in this winter. Each participant did a wonderful job. Congratulations to our winners and 
runner-ups in each grade! Our fifth grade champion, Brandon Cobb, went on to win the 57th Annual Knox County Spelling Bee in round 16 by correctly spelling “malacca.” … Read full story
Radar Update
Some light rain showers and areas of drizzle will move east southeast across portions of the area this morning. Some snow or sleet may briefly mix in with the rain showers, but rain is primarily expected. The precipitation will end from west to east across the area through early this afternoon.… Read full story
Scam Spotlight: December 2016
Columbus, OH – Each year, one in four North American households are scammed. Because money loss and identity theft can happen to anyone, BBB encourages community members to protect and inform others by reporting any scam-related experiences to BBB’s Scam Tracker.… Read full story
Mount Vernon Police Arrests – Jan 18 2017
Mount Vernon Police Arrests – Jan 18 2017
(Information courtesy of The Mount Vernon Police Department)
Christopher Sapp, 37, of Mount Vernon,
was charged with aggravated burglary on January 7th 2017.
Ricky Matthews, 33, of Mount Vernon,
was charged with theft on January 9th 2017.… Read full story
Attorneys General DeWine, Morrisey Lead 13 States in Challenging Abusive Federal Mining Rule
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey today led a group of 13 states in challenging the federal government’s “Stream Protection Rule” as drastically and illegally limiting coal mining in disregard of state regulatory authority.… Read full story
Columbus Zoo Announces the Death of Colo, Worlds Oldest Zoo Gorilla
Colo, the first gorilla born in a zoo and the matriarch of the Columbus Zoo’s famous gorilla family died in her sleep overnight. At 60 years of age she was the oldest gorilla on record and exceeded her normal life expectancy by more than two decades.… Read full story
Paige Road Vandalism
Homeowner video from a vandalism report on Paige Rd. If you have information contact the KCSO 740-397-3333 ext1
National Radon Action Month
Radon is a gas that you cannot smell, taste or see which can cause lung cancer. In-home testing is the only way to determine the level of radon in your home, and now is best time to test, during colder months.… Read full story
Unseasonably Warm With Showers
Spring-like today with near record highs temperatures. Records for January 17th:
Toledo 64-1952
Mansfield 59-1952
Cleveland 60-1973
Akron-Canton 59-1952
Youngstown-Warren 58-1952
Erie PA 58-1952
Centerburg Military Appreciation Night
Centerburg will be participating in the OHSAA’s “Military Appreciation Night” at our home girls basketball game on Friday, January 20th vs Northmor. All active military members and veterans will be admitted FREE to these games. Everyone attending is encouraged to wear red, white, and/or blue.… Read full story