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Lasko, the canine partner of Danville Police Sgt. Tom Looney, shows the crowds at Tuesday’s National Night Out celebration a few crime-fighting tricks two-legged police officers just can’t do. (Melissa Raines)

Lasko, the canine partner of Danville Police Sgt. Tom Looney, shows the crowds at Tuesday’s National Night Out celebration a few crime-fighting tricks two-legged police officers just can’t do.  (Melissa Raines)

Brunner discusses challenges of job

On Tuesday, Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner spoke at the Knox County Democratic Women’s meeting about her position as secretary of state for Ohio, and her campaign as candidate for the U.S. Senate. (Kenesha R. Beheler)

On Tuesday, Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner spoke at the Knox County Democratic Women’s meeting about her position as secretary of state for Ohio, and her campaign as candidate for the U.S. Senate.  (Kenesha R. Beheler)

Schools opening up weight rooms

Amy Hughes works out in Centerburg High School’s Wellness Center. (Virgil Shipley)

Amy Hughes works out in Centerburg High School’s Wellness Center. (Virgil Shipley)

Updike getting fast start

Alex Updike of Mount Vernon, shown with his car on Sunday, recently made it to the quarterfinals at the National NHRA Eastern Conference Finals held at the famous Thunder Valley Dragstrip in Bristol, Tenn. This is Alex’s second year at the finals, representing Mount Vernon’s Pacemaker Dragway Park. (Geoff Cowles)

Alex Updike of Mount Vernon, shown with his car on Sunday, recently made it to the quarterfinals at the National NHRA Eastern Conference Finals held at the famous Thunder Valley Dragstrip in Bristol, Tenn. This is Alex’s second year at the finals, representing Mount Vernon’s Pacemaker Dragway Park. (Geoff Cowles)

Updike getting fast start

Mount Vernon’s Alex Updike sets to make a pass during racing at Pacemakers Dragway Park on Sunday. Updike recently made it to the quarterfinals at the Eastern Conference Finals in Bristol, Tenn. (Geoff Cowles)

Mount Vernon’s Alex Updike sets to make a pass during racing at Pacemakers Dragway Park on Sunday. Updike recently made it to the quarterfinals at the Eastern Conference Finals in Bristol, Tenn. (Geoff Cowles)

Blue Devils up and running

Danville head coach Charlie Duncan, right, talks with Cody McCombs during practice on Tuesday afternoon in Danville. Duncan is preparing for his first full season as the Blue Devils head coach. (Virgil Shipley)

Danville head coach Charlie  Duncan, right, talks with Cody McCombs during practice on Tuesday afternoon in Danville. Duncan is preparing for his first full season as the Blue Devils head coach. (Virgil Shipley)

Bulldogs going strong

East Knox coach Tom Holton, left, works with his lineman during practice at East Knox High School on Tuesday evening. The Bulldogs, coming off a 4-6 season in 2008, have started strong. (Virgil Shipley)

East Knox coach Tom Holton, left, works with his lineman during practice at East Knox High School on Tuesday evening. The Bulldogs, coming off a 4-6 season in 2008, have started strong. (Virgil Shipley)
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