Smith Street home destroyed by fire
Mount Vernon firefighters work to put out the fire in this home on Smith Street early today. No one was injured, but the home was destroyed. (Virgil Shipley)
Chimney issues cause of house fire
Fredericktown firefighter Mike Wiseman used a chain saw to cut away wood siding on this house to look for fire behind and around the chimney in a fire which occurred Saturday night. (Virgil Shipley)
McHugh enjoys Heisman trip
Mount Vernon resident Tom McHugh, center, is shown here with his college roommate from Notre Dame, John Lattner — the 1953 Heisman Trophy winner — and 2007 Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow, left, during the 75th annual Heisman Trophy Weekend in New York, N.Y., on Dec. 11. McHugh attended as Lattner’s guest. (Submitted Photo)
