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Shooter to retire after 15 years

Roger Shooter, retiring Knox County Job & Family Services director, left, was honored with a gathering of co-workers and friends Friday afternoon. Commissioner Allen Stockberger presents Shooter with a plaque in appreciation of his service. (Virgil Shipley)

Roger Shooter, retiring Knox County Job & Family Services director, left, was honored with a gathering of co-workers and friends Friday afternoon. Commissioner Allen Stockberger presents Shooter with a plaque in appreciation of his service. (Virgil Shipley)

Good things happening at Foundation Park

The rest room/shelter facility at Foundation Park is nearing completion. Plans are for the facility to be dedicated in the spring. (Photo Submitted)

The rest room/shelter facility at Foundation Park is nearing completion. Plans are for the facility to be dedicated in the spring. (Photo Submitted)

Good things happening at Foundation Park

The rest room/shelter facility at Foundation Park is nearing completion. Plans are for the facility to be dedicated in the spring. (Photo Submitted)

The rest room/shelter facility at Foundation Park is nearing completion. Plans are for the facility to be dedicated in the spring. (Photo Submitted)

Falling leaves

Leaves, already in fall colors, were brought down by the rain Friday. They fell in a carpet on the bricks of East Vine Street, where car tires carelessly pushed them aside in rows and into the gutter. (Virgil Shipley)

Leaves, already in fall colors, were brought down by the rain Friday. They fell in a carpet on the bricks of East Vine Street, where car tires carelessly pushed them aside in rows and into the gutter.  (Virgil Shipley)

Falling leaves

Leaves, already in fall colors, were brought down by the rain Friday. They fell in a carpet on the bricks of East Vine Street, where car tires carelessly pushed them aside in rows and into the gutter. (Virgil Shipley)

Leaves, already in fall colors, were brought down by the rain Friday. They fell in a carpet on the bricks of East Vine Street, where car tires carelessly pushed them aside in rows and into the gutter.  (Virgil Shipley)

Falling leaves

Leaves, already in fall colors, were brought down by the rain Friday. They fell in a carpet on the bricks of East Vine Street, where car tires carelessly pushed them aside in rows and into the gutter. (Virgil Shipley)

Leaves, already in fall colors, were brought down by the rain Friday. They fell in a carpet on the bricks of East Vine Street, where car tires carelessly pushed them aside in rows and into the gutter.  (Virgil Shipley)

Eagles swat Yellow Jackets, 28-0

Mount Vernon’s Jordan Williamson (36) gets dragged down by two Big Walnut defenders during Friday’s 28-0 loss in Sunbury. (Samantha Scoles)

Mount Vernon’s Jordan Williamson (36) gets dragged down by two Big Walnut defenders during Friday’s 28-0 loss in Sunbury. (Samantha Scoles)

Eagles swat Yellow Jackets, 28-0

Mount Vernon senior Kolton Wilson brings down a Big Walnut player during Friday night’s game in Sunbury. The Yellow Jackets’ two-game winning streak came to an end with a 28-0 loss to the Eagles. (Samantha Scoles)

Mount Vernon senior Kolton Wilson brings down a Big Walnut player during Friday night’s game in Sunbury. The Yellow Jackets’ two-game winning streak came to an end with a 28-0 loss to the Eagles. (Samantha Scoles)

Freddies roll past Trojans

Fredericktown Austin Hoeflich (32) carries the ball as he is met by several members of the Centerburg defense during the first quarter of Friday’s game in Centerburg. Fredericktown defeated the Trojans, 34-6. (Joe Huddleston)

Fredericktown Austin Hoeflich (32) carries the ball as he is met by several members of the Centerburg defense during the first quarter of Friday’s game in Centerburg. Fredericktown defeated the Trojans, 34-6. (Joe Huddleston)

Freddies roll past Trojans

Centerburg’s T.T. Thompson gets sandwiched between’s Fredericktown’s Tony Lybarger (10) and Austin Hoeflich (32) during the first half of Friday’s game in Centerburg. The Freddies improved to 9-0 with a 34-6 win. (Joe Huddleston)

Centerburg’s T.T. Thompson gets sandwiched between’s Fredericktown’s Tony Lybarger (10) and Austin Hoeflich (32) during the first half of Friday’s game in Centerburg. The Freddies improved to 9-0 with a 34-6 win. (Joe Huddleston)

Redskins shut down Devils

Utica quarterback Jason Hoar finds some running room after getting a block by teammate Matt Dodsworth of Danville’s Devon Wilson during Friday’s 27-6 win in Utica. (Kenesha R. Beheler)

Utica quarterback Jason Hoar finds some running room after getting a block by teammate Matt Dodsworth of Danville’s Devon Wilson during Friday’s 27-6 win in Utica. (Kenesha R. Beheler)

Redskins shut down Devils

Utica senior Justin Newsome (34) rushes with the ball during Friday night’s game against Danville. The Redskins rolled up 411 yards of offense in a 27-6 win over the visiting Blue Devils. (Kenesha R. Beheler)

Utica senior Justin Newsome (34) rushes with the ball during Friday night’s game against Danville. The Redskins rolled up 411 yards of offense in a 27-6 win over the visiting Blue Devils. (Kenesha R. Beheler)

Johnnies overcome weather, Bulldogs

East Knox receiver Khai Haralson (17) goes up for a ball as Johnstown’s Brian Caudill (15) gives chase during Friday’s game. Johnstown won the game, 17-0. (Virgil Shipley)

East Knox receiver Khai Haralson (17) goes up for a ball as Johnstown’s Brian Caudill (15) gives chase during Friday’s game. Johnstown won the game, 17-0. (Virgil Shipley)
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