Mount Vernon NewsJune 24, 2010 Image Gallery

USA Days Festival kicks off

Madison O’Bryan, left, and Macyn Frazee of Mount Vernon ride the sport cars Wednesday during opening day of the Heart of Ohio USA Days Festival in Centerburg.  (Kenesha R. Beheler)

Work continues on bridge

The new bridge on Range Line Road, just south of Tulloss Road over Sycamore Creek, is about 75 percent complete, according to Larry Bechtel, Knox County assistant engineer. In this photo a crew is grouting with concrete between the floor beams. Bechtel said a concrete floor will be poured over the beams, completing the road surface. R&L Construction of Tiffin is the contractor, and is also building new bridges on Gilchrist Road and Possum Street.   (Virgil Shipley)

A splashtastic opening

On a hot and sunny day, 6-year-old Jayden Christine was having fun at the Hiawatha water park’s new frog slide.   (Kenesha R. Beheler)

Partners get historic tour

Tom Stamp, Kenyon College historian, took Partners in Tourism through the recently renovated and expanded Pierce Hall, which includes Pierce Pub.  (Pam Schehl)

Partners get historic tour

College Township Trustee Jim Ingerham tells Partners in Tourism about the restoration of the historic Christ Church at the Quarry.  (Pam Schehl)

Making the tag

Yarman Roofing third baseman Noah Glancy tags out Foster’s Pharmacy’s Logan Myers as umpire Kyle Shackle makes the call during Wednesday night’s Minor League City Tournament game at Dan Emmett Park. No other information was available.  (Virgil Shipley)

Beating the throw

Ohio Vipers’ Lauren Bryant scores at home plate as Centerburg-Evans Insurance catcher Bailey Johnson tries to field a throw during Wednesday night’s game at Mount Vernon High School. The Vipers are a 14-and-under travel team. No other information was available.  (Virgil Shipley)

Beating the throw

Ohio Vipers’ Abby McClure slides into third base as Centerburg-Evans Insurance third baseman Shelby Moreland and shortstop Kaitlyn Eppich tried to field the ball during Wednesday’s game at Mount Vernon High School. No other information was received.  (Virgil Shipley)

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