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MOUNT VERNON — Konner Daughriety was in complete command Wednesday afternoon. The Ashland University-bound senior gave up just two hits and struck out eight in a complete-game, 7-0 win over Logan in a Division I sectional championship game at Mount Vernon. The fifth-seeded Yellow Jackets (20-4) advanced to the district…
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LOUDONVILLE — For the fourth time in the last decade, Loudonville has had the head coach of its football program step down after three seasons. On Monday, John Battaglia’s resignation was accepted by the Loudonville Board of Education. A longtime teacher in the Loudonville school system, Battaglia was 11-21 overall…
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was submitted by Stephanie Plumly, Advisor for the Mount Vernon FFA Chapter. MOUNT VERNON – The Mount Vernon FFA team has demonstrated excellence in the Ohio FFA Agricultural Issues contest, securing a 10th-place finish among statewide competitors. The contest took place at the Ohio FFA Center in Columbus…
Mount Vernon FFA members earn state degrees
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Danville dismisses Ridgedale in district tourney softball game
DANVILLE — Alicia Humphrey and Emily Weckesser did the heavy lifting Tuesday afternoon. Humphrey belted a pair of home runs and Weckesser knocked in five runs as top-seeded Danville cruised to a run rule-shortened 12-2 win over No. 7 Ridgedale in the Division IV district semifinals. Ridgedale jumped out to…
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MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon’s valiant comeback bid fell just short. The ninth-seeded Yellow Jackets rallied late, but came up shy in a 6-5 loss to No. 10 Tri-Valley in a Division I district semifinal softball game Tuesday at Mount Vernon. The Yellow Jackets gave up a run in the…
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GAMBIER — The Scientific Kenyon journal, now in its eighth year, is a unique opportunity for advanced neuroscience students to not only write academic papers but also reach a broader audience. The journal is the brainchild of Hewlet McFarlane, professor of neuroscience, and the idea stems from a basic truth:…
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MagLiteracy to join Mount Vernon Farmers Market
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Mount Vernon Nazarene University graduates 456 this month
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University celebrated 456 graduates during the university’s 64th commencement ceremonies in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium on May 4. Graduates included traditional on-campus students plus those completing online programs through the School of Graduate and Professional Studies. Graduates represented the U.S., as well as the countries…
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MV council postpones vote on Vernonview rezoning
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