Local group forms from tea party
A small crowd gathered Thursday night for an informal “tea party,” at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County. The grassroots movement agreed to form a Knox County group. (Kenesha R. Beheler)
Danville enthusiastic about new store
Don Jones, Danville, checks out some of the offerings at the Danville Family Dollar store. The store had its grand opening Thursday morning. (George Breithaupt)
4-H’ers show off sewing skills
4-H clothing judge Judy Foster, left, evaluates the outfit made by Jessica McQuigg. (Pam Schehl)
Dresden rallies for win
Dresden Jayhawks’ runner Josh Clark (17) scores on a passed ball during the Mount Vernon All-Star Memorial Classic on Thursday at Phillips Park. Licking Valley All-Stars’ pitcher Jarred Fracker (44) waits on the throw while Dresden’s Daniel Scott looks on. (Joe Huddleston)
Lessons from the champs
Two members of the Columbus Crew soccer team made a visit to the Mount Vernon Nazarene University Soccer Camp, Thursday afternoon. They talked to students about their careers and the game of soccer. Demonstrating some moves with the soccer ball was Adam Moffat, left, to students, from left, Dakota Taalvialma, Cecilia Ganz, Lucy Ogle, Carter Lasater, Aleesia Maynard and Shad Ceamer. Standing behind is Crew player Jed Zayner and at right is Mount Vernon Nazarene University soccer coach Paul Furey. (Virgil Shipley)
