Reading program launched
From left, Pam Hunsaker, regional director for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library; Austin Swallow, president of the Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon; and Jennifer Odenweller, executive director of United Way of Knox County, speak on the early learning intervention program and the importance of literacy advocacy in Knox County. (Kenesha R. Beheler)
Canter named assistant chief
Fredericktown Fire Chief Scott Mast, left, congratulates Dwayne Canter, the new assistant chief of the Fredericktown Community Fire District, after Canter received his new assistant chief’s badge at the FCFD board meeting Monday. (Melissa Raines)
Malabar Farm Maple Syrup Festival kicks off
Smoke rises from the sugar shack at Malabar Farm during the Malabar Farm Maple Syrup Festival. The festival continues this weekend. (Arthur Bolduc/Special to the News)
Goetzman adds Jeep to its lineup of vehicles
Kerry Goetzman of Goetzman Chrysler Dodge shows off one of the new Jeep vehicles the dealership received. Goetzman added Jeep to its lineup of vehicles. (George Breithaupt)
Trojan duo inseparable
Centerburg senior Brandt Lambert hugs coach Jim Simpson after Simpson was presented a game ball for his 300th career win on Feb. 19. Teammate Skyler Simpson looks on. This season has been one to remember for the Trojans, who saw coach Simpson get his 300th win and both Lambert and Skyler score their 1,000th career points. (Joe Huddleston)
