Show a lot of fun for horses, riders
Joe and Sally Reed join other members of the Central Ohio Draft Horse Association for a day of fun with their horses. All proceeds from the event are donated to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. (Kay Culbertson)
Utica grads asked to develop talents
Joe Wheeler received the Best Citizen Award during graduation exercises Sunday for Utica High School. The award is based on characteristics such as being honorable, considerate, generous, civic minded, and placing service above self. (Cheryl Splain)
Tanner, other grads honored at FHS
Dick Tanner receives a standing ovation after receiving his diploma Saturday during commencement ceremonies at Fredericktown High School. Tanner left school in 1952, before graduating, to join the Army. (Zach Tuggle)
Centerburg High graduates 100
Collin Bumpus, left, gets a hug and his diploma from his grandpa, Centerburg Board of Education member Leroy Bumpus, during graduation ceremonies Saturday at Centerburg High School. (Fred Main)
Mount Vernon recognizes class of 2010
Members of the Mount Vernon High School Class of 2010 stand and sing the MVHS Alma Mater during graduation ceremonies on Sunday. (George Breithaupt)
Photos by community members showcased in Buchwald Center
Photos taken by community members will be on exhibit through June 27 in the Schnormeier Gallery, 211 S. Main St. (Photo Submitted)
In for the long haul
Bicycle racing isn’t all on level ground. Riders compete on public roads and whatever the terrain offers. The riders in the Ohio State Road Racing Championships on Saturday near Danville had to pedal up the long steep Beam Hill on C.R. 14 west of the village for the 12-lap race. The route left Danville on Ohio 205, left on Chapel Road, and left on C.R. 14 for 4.2 miles per lap. (Virgil Shipley)
Freddies’ Potes makes podium run
Fredericktown junior Isaac Potes, right, leads the competition in the Division III 1,600-meter run on Saturday at that state meet. Potes finished fourth overall to earn All-Ohio honors. (Geoff Cowles)
Schalk wins second Mohican 100
Mohican Mountain Bike 100 race winner Jeff Schalk leads another biker during Saturday’s competition. For Schalk, who finished in 7:33.08, it is his second win in three years. (Photo Submitted)
