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Two injured in high-speed crash

This car was one of three involved in a high-speed crash on the Ohio 13 bypass at Waterford Road Wednesday night. There were no life-threatening injuries. (Virgil Shipley)

This car was one of three involved in a high-speed crash on the Ohio 13 bypass at Waterford Road Wednesday night. There were no life-threatening injuries. (Virgil Shipley)

Utica Care Center residents evacuated after fire scare

Homer firefighters walk around the roof of the Utica Care Center, Wednesday, after the nursing home staff called to report smoke in the building shortly after 8:30 p.m. No fire was found; the smoke odor is believed to have been created by an overheated television. The care center was evacuated and residents remained in the parking lot while firefighters investigated. (Virgil Shipley)

Homer firefighters walk around the roof of the Utica Care Center, Wednesday, after the nursing home staff called to report smoke in the building shortly after 8:30 p.m. No fire was found; the smoke odor is believed to have been created by an overheated television. The care center was evacuated and residents remained in the parking lot while firefighters investigated. (Virgil Shipley)

Is it trash or an antique?

Digging through a box of old things, Debbie Fierst, owner of Vintage Imagination, found an old Fisher Price toy, which is a collector’s item. Fierst suggests having items appraised before simply throwing them away. (Virgil Shipley)

Digging through a box of old things, Debbie Fierst, owner of Vintage Imagination, found an old Fisher Price toy, which is a collector’s item. Fierst suggests having items appraised before simply throwing them away. (Virgil Shipley)

More time given to owner of old MS

This house and garage at 12 McKinley St. is slated for demolition by the city. Damaged by fire, the owner has made no attempt to make repairs. (Virgil Shipley)

This house and garage at 12 McKinley St. is slated for demolition by the city. Damaged by fire, the owner has made no attempt to make repairs. (Virgil Shipley)

DQ opening delayed

Work continues on the new Dairy Queen Grill & Chill on Coshocton Avenue. According to Christopher Turk, director of restaurant development and operations, Dairy Queen Brazier Franchise Division, a few unexpected problems have come up that have delayed the opening of the restaurant. At this point he expects to open around the first part of September. (George Breithaupt)

Work continues on the new Dairy Queen Grill & Chill on Coshocton Avenue. According to Christopher Turk, director of restaurant development and operations, Dairy Queen Brazier Franchise Division, a few unexpected problems have come up that have delayed the opening of the restaurant. At this point he expects to open around the first part of September. (George Breithaupt)

Large barn fire challenges several FDs

Over 70 firefighters from 12 Knox and Licking County fire departments battled a barn fire on Bell Church Road at the county line for several hours Tuesday. Hundreds of burning round bales of hay were removed from the barn and extinguished with water and foam. (Melissa Raines)

Over 70 firefighters from 12 Knox and Licking County fire departments battled a barn fire on Bell Church Road at the county line for several hours Tuesday. Hundreds of burning round bales of hay were removed from the barn and extinguished with water and foam.  (Melissa Raines)

Casner retires from KCSO

Retired Deputy Sheriff Bob Casner, left, accepted a plaque from Sheriff David Barber at a luncheon Tuesday. Casner retired after 35 years of service. (Virgil Shipley)

Retired Deputy Sheriff Bob Casner, left, accepted a plaque from Sheriff David Barber at a luncheon Tuesday. Casner retired after 35 years of service. (Virgil Shipley)

Caldwell excels in pentathlon

Caroline Caldwell competes with a pistol in the pentathlon. (Submitted photo)

Caroline Caldwell competes with a pistol in the pentathlon. (Submitted photo)

Licking Valley, LCSA move on with loser’s bracket wins

Licking Valley’s Drew Morrison high fives manager Joe Walpole as he rounds third base after hitting a home run in Tuesday’s 12-2 victory over Coshocton. Morrison also earned the win in relief. (Virgil Shipley)

Licking Valley’s Drew Morrison high fives manager Joe Walpole as he rounds third base after hitting a home run in Tuesday’s 12-2 victory over Coshocton. Morrison also earned the win in relief. (Virgil Shipley)

All-Mount Vernon winner’s final set

Mount Vernon Black’s Darrick Hubbard fields the ball as Mound City’s Isiaiha Dansby beats the throw to third base during Wednesday’s game at Phillips Park. (Virgil Shipley)

Mount Vernon Black’s Darrick Hubbard fields the ball as Mound City’s Isiaiha Dansby beats the throw to third base during Wednesday’s game at Phillips Park. (Virgil Shipley)

All-Mount Vernon winner’s final set

Mount Vernon Black pitcher Owen Carpenter delivers a pitch to a Mound City batter during Wednesday’s game at Phillips Park. (Virgil Shipley)

Mount Vernon Black pitcher Owen Carpenter delivers a pitch to a Mound City batter during Wednesday’s game at Phillips Park. (Virgil Shipley)

Teams break out bats in victories

Finnell’s Hardwood Flooring’s Zach Lester slides into second base ahead of the tag from Creno’s Pizza/Valley ATV’s Nick Zarley during Tuesday’s Men’s League game at Riverside Park. Finnell’s won the game, 18-14. (Virgil Shipley)

Finnell’s Hardwood Flooring’s Zach Lester slides into second base ahead of the tag from Creno’s Pizza/Valley ATV’s Nick Zarley during Tuesday’s Men’s League game at Riverside Park. Finnell’s won the game, 18-14. (Virgil Shipley)

Grand slams give Royals win

Utica Post 92 pitcher Aaron Watts delivers a pitch during Tuesday’s game against Johnstown Post 254. Watts allowed three runs on seven hits in five innings. (Joe Huddleston)

Utica Post 92 pitcher Aaron Watts delivers a pitch during Tuesday’s game against Johnstown Post 254. Watts allowed three runs on seven hits in five innings. (Joe Huddleston)
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