Open for business
The Kroger fuel station on Coshocton Avenue turned on its gas pumps around the lunch hour Monday. The station, where the former Bullocks Smoke Shop was located, is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. (Virgil Shipley)
Rollover crash
John Stepp’s Ford Explorer was heavily damaged when he lost control and left Ohio 3 just south of Amity, Monday at 6 p.m. He was taken to Grant Medical Center for treatment. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said Stepp was northbound when the car went off the road on a curve, went down an embankment and rolled over. He was not wearing a seatbelt. The crash is still under investigation. (Virgil Shipley)
Gottkes honored for restoration of home
Members of the Knox County Renaissance Foundation honored Wayne Gottke and his wife, Sue, for their work in preserving and renovating the Young House after it was damaged by fire. Tom Fish, president of KCRF, reads a tribute to the Gottkes and to the owner of the house, Gorden DeHann. Also shown are, from left, officers of KCRF, Russ McGibney, Phyllis Williams, Mary-Anne Pomputius, and Dr. William Pomputius; and Sue and Wayne Gottke. (Cheryl Splain)
Blue Devils bash tourney competition
Danville shortstop Sam McFadden tags out Marion Catholic’s Brittany Edler at second base during the third inning of Monday’s game. Danville won, 25-0. (Joe Huddleston)
Blue Devils bash tourney competition
Danville’s Ashley Townsend drops a bunt down in front of home plate during an at-bat in Monday’s Division IV Tournament game against Marion Catholic. The Blue Devils pounded the Fighting Irish, 25-0. (Joe Huddleston)
Blue Devils bash tourney competition
Danville’s Brandon Crawford drives a single during Monday’s Division IV Central District Sectional game against Millersport. The Blue Devils pounded the Lakers, 16-2. (Joe Huddleston)
