Spectators watched as the Kelly Miller Circus set up today at the Knox County Fairgrounds

AMITY -- Ohio Division of Wildlife officers, assisted by local police agencies, raided two homes in Mount Vernon and one in Amity on Wednesday, and confiscated deer and turkey meat, weapons and hunting equipment. In Amity, officials found 75 packages of deer meat.

MOUNT VERNON -- The staff at Allison's Finer Diner stood ready and eager to serve customers Tuesday morning when the restaurant, formerly known as the Greenleaf Restaurant, reopened after a three-year hiatus.

MOUNT VERNON -- Since before 1986, the Kenyon College Off-Campus Activities Program in Psychology has provided opportunities for Kenyon students to become involved in a variety of activities in the Knox County area.

MOUNT VERNON -- Steve Smith doesn't much like attention, but the staff of The Station Break threw him a party, anyway. It was, after all, in celebration of 25 years of employment there.

MOUNT VERNON -- Described as an extraordinary volunteer, this year's Mount Vernon Exchange Club Golden Deeds Award winner is George Blocker.

MOUNT VERNON -- The Knox County Educational Service Center on Wednesday presented Karen Buchwald Wright with the KCESC Partnership Award.

LEXINGTON -- Clear Fork High School pitcher Rachel Wilson fired a three-hitter and struck out nine to lift the Colts to a 4-1 victory in their tournament game over Shelby on Wednesday afternoon at Lexington High School.

DANVILLE -- Upsets are a part of the game, but many times, the better team is able to come away with a solid victory. That was the case for the Danville High School softball team on a misty Wednesday afternoon. The Blue Devils used a big first inning to power their way to a 21-0 victory over the Gahanna Christian Eagles in Division IV tournament action.

GROVEPORT -- When spectacular pitching combines with spectacular defense, a game normally becomes a gem.That is exactly what the Mount Vernon High School softball team got in its 2-0 victory over the Groveport-Madison Cruisers on Wednesday night.

HILLIARD -- It's been said that pitching and defense win championships. It also takes a little offense as the Mount Vernon High School baseball team learned on Wednesday afternoon.