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New class of massage therapists graduates

These students received special awards during graduation ceremonies for the Knox County Career Center Massage Therapy Class of 2009. Troy Zimmerman, left, was honored for exemplary attendance and Lyndsey Marie Keesee earned the academic achievement award. (Pam Schehl)

State a familiar spot for Freddies

Fredericktown runners, from left, Delaney McGuire, Trey Divelbiss, Garrett Gatton and Isaac Potes warm up before the Division III Regional on Saturday. The Freddies qualified for the state meet as a team, and will run at Scioto Downs this weekend. (Cheryl Splain)

Freddies set to face Redskins

Fredericktown’s Austin Hoeflich (32) takes the handoff from quarterback Thomas Hinkle during Friday’s game at Loudonville. The Freddies earned the No. 1 seed in Region 19 and open the playoffs this Friday at home against Caldwell. (Fred Main)

Turning point set Scots in motion

Highland junior Artie McAndrew (26) runs away from an Elgin defender during a game earlier this season. The Scots, winners of seven straight, travel to Ironton for a Saturday night matchup with the Tigers. (Virgil Shipley)