Kepples’ enthusiasm for season on display
Each year, Mike and Karen Kepple express their joy of Christmas by displaying holiday decorations and lights. Driving down Vernonview Drive in Mount Vernon, motorists will have no problem seeing the holiday spectacle. (Kenesha R. Beheler)
Creosote catches fire at home
Fredericktown firefighters Bronson Mast and Matt Maihle look over a big pile of cresote taken from chimney that caught fire Monday afternoon east of Fredericktown. The owner had not cleaned the chimney in a year. (Virgil Shipley)
Huffman named Deputy of the Year
From left, Lt. David Shaffer, Deputy Max Huffman, Deputy Wayne Noggle and Administrative Assistant Jan Wasiluk of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office were recognized during the annual awards presentation. (Photo Submitted)
Blue Devils defeat Stars
Danville’s Aubrey Hazen (22) posts up for a bucket during Monday night’s nonconference game against Centennial. Hazen scored 17 points on 8-of-9 shooting and Danville won, 56-34. (Geoff Cowles)
Blue Devils defeat Stars
Danville’s Ashley Townsend (12) drives past a Centennial defender and into the paint for an open shot during Monday night’s game in Danville. Townsend scored one bucket in Danville’s 56-34 victory. (Geoff Cowles)
Yellow Jackets win Centerburg Invitational
The Mount Vernon Middle School wrestling team earned first place at the 10-team Centerburg Invitational recently. Team members include are Paul Smith Jr., Nick Remillard, Tyler Butts, Brayden Kramp, Lucas Staten, Matt Lybarger, Ben Cochran, Jeremy Buchanan, Dale Thompson, Joey Corrigan, Corey Whitt, Charlie Skinner, Alex Dunnavant, Michael Lanning, Tyler Davis, Clay Eutsey and Brandon Schlagel. The team is coached by Jeremy Hess, Josh Somerlott and Paul Smith Sr. (Photo Submitted)
