Brandon salutes fallen heroes
Local veterans gave a rifle salute to honor those who had served and died defending our country’s freedoms. The ceremony was held at the site of the grave of the unknown soldier in Brandon Cemetery. (George Breithaupt)
Ice cream festival kicks off
Kicking off the 2010 Utica Old Fashion Ice Cream Festival is the parade on Saturday. With horse driven carriage is Parade Grand Marshals Sean and Patty Blake of Utica. (Kenesha R. Beheler)
DHS grads to change small-town image
Danville High School’s student speakers were honored for their hard work and achievement. From left, are Megan Iverson, co-salutatorian; Robin Alden, co-salutatorian; and Tabytha Arthur, valedictorian. (Samantha Scoles)
MV Academy graduates told to start life in awe of God
Class President Alexander Erskine was the first to receive his diploma from school principal Robert Stevenson on Sunday during the Mount Vernon Academy’s 2010 graduation commencement. (Virgil Shipley)
Just in time for Memorial Day
Installing this flag pole was part of Doug Szilagyi’s work in becoming an Eagle Scout. Centerburg Boy Scout Troop/Pack 382 held a flag raising ceremony Saturday morning at the new pole located in Eastview Cemetery at the south edge of the village. (Virgil Shipley)
Steps to Eagle Scout
The old church in Eastview Cemetery at the south edge of Centerburg has a new sidewalk and landscaping completed by Thomas Thatcher as part of his Eagle Scout project. On Saturday, Centerburg Boy Scout, Troop/Pack 382 placed flags on the graves of veterans for Memorial day. (Virgil Shipley)
Jacks, Lepley honored for 40 years at Kenyon
These staff members at Kenyon College were honored in a program Thursday morning. From left are Thomas Lepley and Keith Jacks, 40 years; James Steen, 35 years; and Barbara Dupee, Larry Harris, John Blubaugh and Barbara Moore, 30 years. (Virgil Shipley)
Scots’ bats fall silent; lose in regional final
Highland catcher McKenzi Rhodes forces out West Liberty-Salem runner Kate Detwiler at home during their Division III Regional final game Saturday at Wright State University. The Scots fell 2-0 to the Tigers, coming up one game short of the state tournament. (Joe Huddleston)
Scots’ bats fall silent; lose in regional final
Highland second baseman Shayla Pierce puts the tag on a West Liberty Salem runner during their Division III Regional Final game Saturday at Wright State University. The Scots fell to the Tigers, 2-0. (Joe Huddleston)
Scots’ bats fall silent; lose in regional final
Highland’s Payton Denman shows her disappointment after flying out to end the Division III Regional final game with West Liberty-Salem on Saturday. The Scots lost 4-0. (Joe Huddleston)
Jackets fall one game short at state
Mount Vernon’s Ben Bennett (14) spikes the ball against Centerville in the Division I State Quarterfinals on Saturday at Centerville. The Jackets beat Centerville, but then fell to Cincinnati Moeller in the semfinals on Sunday. (Joe Huddleston)
