Astronaut aimed for excellence, stars
Dr. Kathryn Sullivan, former astronaut and president of COSI, right, signed a picture for Jaclynn Mahle, 7, of Howard on Thursday. Sullivan was the featured speaker at the Ohio State University Alumni Club of Knox County’s annual meeting. (Fred Main)
Astronaut aimed for excellence, stars
The Ohio State University Alumni Club of Knox County handed out awards to its contest winners at its annual meeting Thursday at The Dan Emmett Conference Center. Abby Altizer of Centerburg, left, was the overall winner, and Levi Zolman of Mount Vernon was a first-place winner. Pictured with them is Dr. Kathryn Sullivan, a former astronaut and president of COSI, who was the featured speaker at the meeting. (Fred Main)
Burning brightly
The two Fredericktown men received the Flame of Distinction recognition award Thursday evening from the Fredericktown Community Fire District. From left are Assistant Fire Chief Dewayne Canter, Don Huggins, Skip Lantz and Chief Scott Mast. Huggins and Lantz are successful in raising funds to assist Fredericktown groups and organizations such as the American Red Cross Knox County Chapter, The Salvation Army and the fire district, among other agencies. A principal fundraiser is the annual car show and bluegrass festival held each August. (Virgil Shipley)
Danville dominates contest
These talented students are winners in the 2010 Knox County Speech Contest. Seated, from left, are Chelsea Katzeman, original oratory, Centerburg; and Anna Lamb, declamation, Danville. Second row, from left, are Brendan Urban, chamber theater, Danville; Evan Dusthimer, poetry, humorous literature and chamber theater, Danville; Robin Alden, dramatic literature and chamber theater, Danville; and Gloria Gillam, Shakespeare, Clear Fork. (Pam Schehl)
Green Valley Southern Baptist to celebrate anniversary
Pastor Daniel Taylor stands in front of the Green Valley Southern Baptist Church on Old Delaware Road. The church will be celebrating its 40th anniversary on Sunday. (George Breithaupt)
Students to attend Buckeye Girls State
The Danville American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 650, is sponsoring these East Knox High School students in this year’s Buckeye Girls State. From left are Allison Henthorn, Constance Fischer (alternate) and Hannah Oliver. (Submitted photo)
New playground built at New Hope
Preschool pupils at the New Hope Early Education Center have a safer play area due to an Ohio Learn and Serve grant obtained through the Knox County Educational Service Center. (Pam Schehl)
Jackets roll past Jaguars
Mount Vernon’s Ben Bennett (14) battles for control of the volleyball with a Hilliard Bradley player during a match Thursday at Mount Vernon. Helping out on the play is Raul Santelices, right. (Joe Huddleston)
Highland wrestler wins national title
Aislinn McLaughlin, a sixth-grader at Highland Middle School, won the 70-pound middle school division at the 13th Annual United States Girls Wrestling Association National Championship, hosted by Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti on April 2 and 3. McLaughlin edged out Mackenzie Moore from Michigan, 4-1, in the finals to win her first National Championship. She also won her third USGWA State Championship in four years in Mantua on March 13. During the season, McLaughlin wrestles mostly against boys, winning tournaments at Highland and Groveport-Madison, and was even recognized by State Representative Margaret Ann Ruhl for her achievements. McLaughlin wrestles for the Westside Wrestling Club, coached by Jason Hinkle of Fredricktown. (Submitted photo)
