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Playground upgrades and pickleball courts changing look of River View Community Park
WARSAW − Even though River View Community Park is dealing with the permanent closure of the community swimming pool this summer, there have been plenty of other improvements made to what is a hub of the Warsaw area. In a 2023 survey for Neighborhood Revitalization Block Grant funding, about half of all...
Knox County Fair showcases Junior Fair dog, llama, and alpaca exhibitions
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Fair held its Junior Fair Dog Show Friday evening along with the Junior Fair Llama and Alpaca Show on Saturday morning. 1st Year Showman – Hays Doup: Knox County Draft Horse & Pony Club. Junior Showman – Tinley Doup: Knox County Draft Horse...
Meet the candidates for Holmes County Fair royalty; 101st annual event begins Monday
The 2024 Holmes County Fair king and queen will be named in a ceremony in the large arena at 5 p.m. Monday. Five candidates are vying for queen and two for king of the 101st Holmes County Fair. ...
This week in Knox County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (July 28-Aug. 3)
This week in Knox County history. Eldad Cicero Camp: Born August 1, 1839 in Mount Vernon. Born in Mount Vernon on August 1, 1839, Eldad Cicero Camp was a figure deeply intertwined with the local community. Known for his roles as a United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee, American coal tycoon, attorney, and philanthropist, Camp navigated through various spheres with a commitment to service. His birth serves as a milestone in Mount Vernon's history, aligning him with the fabric of the town. Eldad Cicero Camp's multifaceted contributions, spanning law, industry, and charity, illuminate the diverse paths individuals from Mount Vernon took to shape not only their community but also broader aspects of the nation's development. His legacy reflects a connection that extends beyond birth and death dates, embodying the dynamic spirit of Mount Vernon's historical narrative.
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