Junior Miss explores favorite things
The first round of awards were presented Friday during the Knox County Junior Miss Scholarship Program. Winners of the Spirit Award were, back row, from left, Bridget Fawcett, Taylor Bennett, Janelle Mickley, and Haley Ward. The Ron Staats Community Service Awards went to, middle row, from left, Moriah Secrest and Kaitlyn Boggs. The Be Your Best Self Award went to, from left, Samantha Hollar and Katie Merrilees. (Virgil Shipley)
City projects closer to reality
The Mount Vernon Parks Department was busy Friday putting up Christmas decorations on Public Square. These arches at the four entrances onto the square were strung with lights by Russ Adams in the bucket lift and Dave Clippinger on the ground. (Virgil Shipley)
