Schermer honored as Gambier’s top citizen
The Gambier Citizen of the Year Award was presented to Dr. Tracy Schermer, center, by Charles Rice, left, as Gambier Mayor Kirk Emmert looks on. (George Breithaupt)
Holiday a tradition in Fredericktown
Chesterville resident Lela Lyons, 8, left, and her 4-year-old sister, Addy Lyons, of Fredericktown, are among the thousands of people who attended Fourth of July activities in Fredericktown, Saturday. The sisters played in the sand along Sockman Lake, and enjoyed a swim to cool off. (Melissa Raines)
Utica enjoys entertaining holiday
Two-year-old Hayden Waters was the youngest contestant among 24 participants in the Utica Idol contest Friday night at Utica’s Fourth of July celebration. His dad, Heath, helps out by holding the microphone. (Kenesha R. Beheler)
Making progress
Construction and renovation are in progress at Victory Church of Christ, Upper Fredericktown Road, which was partially destroyed by fire on Jan. 15. Carl Snelling, pastor, said the work is going well and the new sanctuary is completely framed in. The renovated church should be ready for services by Thanksgiving, and a dedication service is planned for later this year. (Virgil Shipley)
Senior center now open
Playing Wii bowling at the new Fredericktown Senior Center are, from left, Kay Buxton, activities coordinator, Nancy Hollifield and Earl Bechtel. (Kimberly Orsborn)
