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A frigid hike

Doug McLarnan, Knox County Park District operations manager, right, talks about trail maintenance on Sunday during the New Year’s Hike at Wolf Run Regional Park. Sixteen hikers braved the frigid temperatures on the 3-mile hike through the park’s trails. (Terry Gardner)

First baby of the new year

Chrystal Lodahl’s son, Alexander, made a quick entrance to the new year, the first baby born in Knox County for 2010. He arrived at 9:34 a.m. Saturday at Knox Community Hospital weighing 7 pounds and 9 ounces and measuring 20.5 inches long. Father Corey Ansel looks on. They live in Mount Vernon. (Virgil Shipley)

Jackets find their groove, roll past Presidents, 70-59

Mount Vernon’s Joe Scott (33) lays up a shot over Marion Harding’s Kevin Prude (21) during Saturday night’s game at “The Hive.” Harding’s Marc Yost tries to block the attempt from behind as teammate Marvin Owens (14) looks on. Scott had 18 points and 15 rebounds in the Yellow Jackets’ 70-59 victory. (Fred Main)

Freddies knock off rival Scots

Fredericktown’s Tony Lybarger pulls down a rebound in the middle of the Highland defense during Saturday’s game in Fredericktown. After a close first half, Fredericktown pulled away for a 44-31 victory. (Geoff Cowles)

Blue Devils win, Bulldogs fall in weekend action

East Knox’s Khai Haralson (15) lays up a shot in the paint during Saturday night’s game against Cardington. The visiting Pirates beat the Bulldogs, 65-64, despite a strong second half by East Knox. (Virgil Shipley)