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February, 2026
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17 February
New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras, the indulgent conclusion of Carnival season
People are celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans on Tuesday with parades, revelry and costumes
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17 February
Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Powerball
The winning numbers in Monday evening’s drawing of the “Powerball” game were: 16-18-19-56-58, Powerball: 6
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16 February
California walloped by winter storm with high winds and heavy rain and snow
California is being walloped by a powerful winter storm carrying thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy snow in the mountains
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16 February
US troops arrive in Nigeria to help train its military, Nigerian military says
The Nigerian military says about 100 U.S. troops plus equipment have arrived in Nigeria to help train soldiers in the West African country
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16 February
Mount Vernon man killed in late‑night motorcycle crash
A 24‑year‑old Mount Vernon man was killed Saturday night after crashing a dirt bike on Walnut Alley, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers said Dylan Severns was riding northbound just before 11 p.m. when he left the roadway near the intersection of Sunset Street and struck a utility‑pole guy wire. A guy wire …
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16 February
Military‑grade explosives discovered during cleanup at Mount Vernon business
A routine building cleanup at CH Tool & Die took an unexpected turn on Feb. 13 when workers discovered four military transport canisters containing 40‑millimeter high‑explosive anti‑aircraft rounds. The company contacted the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, which secured the scene and brought in specialized assistance. After reviewing photos of the canisters, the Columbus Bomb Squad and the Wright‑Patterson Air Force …
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16 February
Mount Vernon partners with Retail Strategies to boost retail and restaurant growth
City officials have entered a three‑year partnership with Alabama‑based Retail Strategies LLC to help attract new retail and restaurant development to Mount Vernon. The contract, signed Jan. 19, costs $45,000 per year and marks a more proactive approach to filling long‑standing gaps in the city’s retail mix. Safety‑Service Director Tanner Salyers said the move responds to residents’ concerns about limited …
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16 February
Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday
Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open
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