Candyland returns to downtown
Dave Bumpus, owner of Candyland, stands in front of a mural depicting the original candy and ice cream shop circa 1920. Candyland opened in 1911 and evolved into The Alcove Restaurant. (George Breithaupt)
Chimney fire
It was only cresote that caught fire in the chimney at the Patrick Valentino home at 7581 Martinsburg Road, Thursday at 1:20 p.m. Mount Vernon Fire Department firefighter Tim Rose is shown taking the top off the chimney to get to the fire. No additional damage to the home was reported. (Virgil Shipley)
Matthew Jones earns Thomas Bartlett Award
Alexa Jones, 8, looks on proudly as her father Matthew Jones, center, was named the 2009 Bartlett Award recipient as officer of the year for the Mount Vernon Police Department. Making the presentation is Police Chief Mike Merrilees. (Virgil Shipley)
Utica pulls away for win
Centerburg’s Claire Harvey, right, gets the ball stripped by Utica’s Abbie Corbett during their Mid-Buckeye Conference girls basketball game Thursday at Centerburg. The Redskins won the game, 56-48. (Virgil Shipley)
Utica pulls away for win
Utica’s Bridget Davis (15) attempts to dribble past the defense of Centerburg’s Carly Compton during their girls basketball game Thursday at Centerburg. The Redskins won the game, 56-48. (Virgil Shipley)
