Cheryl Splain

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What's the status on the Rite Aid liquor license?

2 weeks ago | knoxpages.com | Cheryl Splain

MOUNT VERNON - The status is ... the liquor license has been awarded!According to Kristen Castle, director of brand and marketing strategy for the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control, the DOLC awarded the liquor license to the Kroger store on Coshocton Avenue. The DOLC notified the Kroger Co. on May 14. Eleven sites initially applied for the license. However, none of them met the DOLC's standards, so the agency reposted the Request for Proposals.
Mount Vernon celebrates birthday bash at June First Friday

3 weeks ago | knoxpages.com | Cheryl Splain
Summer Front Porch Concert Series kicks off on June 20

3 weeks ago | knoxpages.com | Cheryl Splain

MOUNT VERNON - The Summer Front Porch Concert Series returns to East High Street on Friday, June 20, from 6 to 9 p.m.Six homes in the 500 to 800 blocks of East High Street offer their porch as a venue for musicians. Parking is available at Snyder Funeral Home, accessible via Monroe Alley off Chestnut Street. The Kokosing Valley Arts Alliance organizes the Front Porch Concert Series. "We're thrilled to see the community embrace this event," said Sarah Goslee Reed, KVAA board member.
Commissioners approve application to replace Danville water line

3 weeks ago | knoxpages.com | Cheryl Splain

MOUNT VERNON - Following a second public hearing on Tuesday, Knox County commissioners approved applying for grant money to replace a water line in Danville. The $500,000 Community Development Block Grant upgrades about 1,725 linear feet of 8-inch water line on South Market Street. The lines experience frequent breaks, resulting in water shortages for residents and subsequent boil alerts.
A need identified, a solution found for child care

3 weeks ago | knoxpages.com | Andrew T. Champlin |Cheryl Splain

MOUNT VERNON - In 2017, the local Salvation Army Advisory Board commissioned a program study to determine how the Army could best serve Mount Vernon and Knox County. Out of the 21 recommendations the study found, one stood out to the board: affordable, quality child care. It took a few years, a change in leadership (both in command with Capt.
Knox County judge lets $2M cash bond stand for former Faith Life Church official Gary "Tom" Keesee Jr.

3 weeks ago | knoxpages.com | Cheryl Splain

MOUNT VERNON - Gary Thomas "Tom" Keesee Jr. will remain in the Licking County Justice Center on a $2 million cash bond following his arraignment Tuesday on additional charges of rape and gross sexual imposition. Knox County Common Pleas Court Judge Richard Wetzel also let stand the trial date set for July 1. A Knox County grand jury indicted the 36-year-old Keesee on 27 counts of sexual abuse on April 21.
Centerburg faces recycling crisis after bin removal

3 weeks ago | knoxpages.com | Cheryl Splain

CENTERBURG - Centerburg residents like to recycle. The problem is, they no longer have recycling bins. Centerburg High School previously hosted 10 bins fully paid for by the Delaware-Knox-Marion-Morrow Solid Waste District. However, school officials requested that DKMM remove the bins due to a paving project and declined to have them returned when the paving is completed. The solid waste district provided a stipend to the school for students to monitor the bins for loose trash.
Mount Vernon resident asks who will pay for turn lanes to Liberty Crossing

3 weeks ago | knoxpages.com | Cheryl Splain

MOUNT VERNON - At last week's city council meeting, Sugar Street resident and former councilman Mike Hillier wanted to clarify who will pay for turn lanes on Route 13 for the Liberty Crossing subdivision. The city is considering using tax increment financing (TIF) and a New Community Authority (NCA) to pay for developing the subdivision. TIFs divert property taxes on improved values into a separate fund. The city can use the money to pay for infrastructure improvements within the TIF district.
Mount Vernon swimmers to reunite 50 years after setting world record

4 weeks ago | knoxpages.com | Cheryl Splain

MOUNT VERNON - Fifty years after setting the world record in the 50-mile relay, the champions will gather for a reunion swim at Hiawatha Water Park, then known as the community pool. On July 31, 1975, 10 Mount Vernon swimmers swam for 12 hours, 27 minutes, and 37.9 seconds to set an AAU (Amateur Athletic Union)-sanctioned world record in the 50-mile relay. The swimmers were Anne and Tim Callahan, Tom Cole, Bill Black, Mike Gibbs, Al Griffiths, Bob Irwin, Melanie Payne, and Alex and Mark Welker.
East Knox falls to Worthington Christian rally in district final nailbiter

4 weeks ago | knoxpages.com | Cheryl Splain