ODOT examines safety on curve
The pond on the left, at the west edge of Mount Liberty, has been the scene of several vehicles leaving U.S. 36 and going into the water. The need for a guardrail to keep cars on the road is being investigated the Ohio Department of Transportation. (Virgil Shipley)
Local Scouts celebrate 100th anniversary
Robert Westerheide, center, was the longest-serving Eagle Scout at a 100th anniversary ceremony held Thursday. Westerheide became an Eagle scout in 1950. Mason Ruby, left became one in 2009 and Clark Brewer, right became one in 2008. (George Breithaupt)
Shannon designs cover for student agenda
Seth Shannon, right, is this year’s winner of the Mount Vernon High School agenda cover design contest. Sara Hill, left, was last year’s winner. (Virgil Shipley)
Jackets rally for win in 12
Members of the Mount Vernon baseball team congratulate Kody Green on his game-winning hit Thursday against Pickerington North in the Division I District tournament. The Jackets rallied from four runs down to beat the Panthers, 5-4, in 12 innings. (Joe Huddleston)
Jackets rally for win in 12
Mount Vernon’s Kody Green connects on the game-winning hit in the 12th inning as the Jackets beat Pickerington North in the Division I District tournament game Thursday at Grove City. (Joe Huddleston)
Devils win fifth district title in dramtic fashion
Danville’s Morgan Lauderbaugh makes a sliding catch of a line drive by Millersport’s Sierra McClurg during their Division IV District finals Thursday at Pickerington. (Fred Main)
Devils win fifth district title in dramtic fashion
Danville’s Jess Blubaugh connects with a pitch during the Devils’ Division IV District final softball game with Millersport on Thursday at Pickerington Central. The Devils rallied from four runs down to beat the Lakers, 8-4, and win their fifth straight district title. (Fred Main)
Devils win fifth district title in dramtic fashion
Danville’s Kara Mills is all smiles as she rounds second base after hitting a home run in the Division IV District finals Thursday against Millersport at Pickerington Central. Mills’ home run sparked the Devils to a come-from-behind, 8-4, victory over the Lakers. Millersport second baseman Ciara Gant walks dejectedly back to her spot. (Fred Main)
