OSU president makes trip to Knox
Ohio State University President E. Gordon Gee spoke at the Red Fox Country Inn on Tuesday morning. (George Breithaupt)
Retiring teacher Hughes honored by school board
Fredericktown school board vice president Tom Seymour, left, presents a plaque to retiring fourth-grade teacher Carole Hughes to honor her 24 1/2 years of service to the district. (Pam Schehl)
House on demolition list
At its meeting Juy 1, the Dilapidated Buildings Commission voted to have this house at 305 N. Norton Street demolished. (Virgil Shipley)
Final pieces coming down
With only a little of the old Connell furniture building left, crane operator Mike Cottrell tugged on this I-beam that was sticking out, and it collapsed in a in a cloud of dust. Now workers have to sort out the wood, steel and concrete, and haul it away. (Virgil Shipley)
Loss ends Fredericktown’s run
Fredericktown’s Kohl Perkins dives back safely into third base as New Albany third baseman Rush Deeter applies the tag during their Little League District Tournament baseball game Tuesday at Phillips Park. The Freddies fell 15-5 in four innings to New Albany. (Fred Main)
Loss ends Fredericktown’s run
Fredericktown first baseman Braxton McQueen, right, catches the throw, forcing out New Albany runner Rush Deeter during their Little League District Tournament game, Tuesday, at Phillips Park. New Albany defeated Fredericktown, 15-5. (Fred Main)
Loss ends Fredericktown’s run
Fredericktown pitcher Matthew Giffin delivers one to the plate during a Little League District Tournament game against New Albany on Tuesday at Phillips Park. The Freddies fell in four innings, 15-5. (Fred Main)
Beating the throw
Utica post 92 catcher Ben Hoar turns to apply the tag to Prospect Post 368 runner Kyle Nelson as he scores during Tuesday’s American Legion District 6 Tournament in Sparta. Prospect knocked Utica from the tournament with a 12-4 loss. (Virgil Shipley)
Youth learn the basics at football camp
Groups of area boys worked on basic football skills Tuesday for thee second day of youth football camp sponsored by the Mount Vernon High School football program. Pictured are youngsters going through agility exercises to work on speed and footwork, directed by MVHS senior Cody Green, at center. This is the first youth football camp under the direction of head coach Gary Keller, members of the varisty staff and seniors from his squad. (Virgil Shipley)
