Tuesday, May 29th, 2012

 
Seventy-five cakes and other homemade items donated by members of the community were auctioned by the Utica Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday evening at its annual cake auction.

Cakes raise funds for Utica fire dept.

Seventy-five cakes and other homemade items donated by members of the community were auctioned by the Utica Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday evening at its annual cake auction.

Melissa Raines

The Emerald Ash Borer, an ash tree-killing insect from Asia, was first identified in Ohio in 2003. Although it has not been found to have infested Knox County, it keeps getting closer.

Emerald Ash Borer edging closer to Knox County

The Emerald Ash Borer, an ash tree-killing insect from Asia, was first identified in Ohio in 2003. Although it has not been found to have infested Knox County, it keeps getting closer.

George Breithaupt

The termination hearing for suspended Mount Vernon Middle School science teacher John Freshwater is tentatively scheduled to begin Wednesday.

Freshwater hearing to begin Wednesday

The termination hearing for suspended Mount Vernon Middle School science teacher John Freshwater is tentatively scheduled to begin Wednesday.

Pamela Schehl

Freshwater Controversy

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Getting a tattoo is one of the oldest customs in the world, and even with the glitter and glamour brought to it from celebrities and television shows, the art steadily grows at an alarming rate. Yet, with all the allure of tattoos the concern of safety procedures and proper sterilization becomes minutia to the customer.

Getting stained makes business owners see green

Getting a tattoo is one of the oldest customs in the world, and even with the glitter and glamour brought to it from celebrities and television shows, the art steadily grows at an alarming rate. Yet, with all the allure of tattoos the concern of safety procedures and proper sterilization becomes minutia to the customer.

Kenesha Beheler

Eighteen years ago, a high school art teacher in Michigan started a project where students made clay bowls for a fundraising dinner to combat hunger. Since then, “Empty Bowls” projects have spread all over the country.

‘Empty Bowls’ fundraiser shaped at Kenyon

Eighteen years ago, a high school art teacher in Michigan started a project where students made clay bowls for a fundraising dinner to combat hunger. Since then, “Empty Bowls” projects have spread all over the country.

Mark S. Jordan

The 7th annual Family Fun Day at the Knox County Fairgrounds on Sunday afternoon was the equivalent of an expensive amusement park, without the expense. No Ferris wheels or roller-coasters were in sight, but they weren’t missed because there were inflatables, a fire truck, games, music, dancing and free food instead.

Big fun for families

The 7th annual Family Fun Day at the Knox County Fairgrounds on Sunday afternoon was the equivalent of an expensive amusement park, without the expense. No Ferris wheels or roller-coasters were in sight, but they weren’t missed because there were inflatables, a fire truck, games, music, dancing and free food instead.

Kimberly Orsborn
       
Mount Vernon Militia
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