Orsborn rides on waves of education
India was one of the countries Matthew Orsborn visited during his Semester at Sea. In this photo, he is being blessed by a Hindu elephant. (Submitted photo)
Orsborn rides on waves of education
While in Vietnam, Matthew Orsborn explored the Cu Chi tunnels, a hole about 2 feet wide. (Submitted photo)
County hears option for recycling center
Jack, left and Abby Kellett, Mount Vernon, take advantage of the Knox County Recycling Center on Monday. The Knox County Commissioners are mulling over options for the center as the current contract with Simms Brothers will expire next year. (George Breithaupt)
Tree Frog Canopy Tours opening
Trainees receive instruction on zip-lining as part of their certification Monday at the Tree Frog Canopy Tours on Wally Road. (Alan Reed)
Barn fire
Firefighters look over the corner of Mark Burchett’s barn that caught fire at 11841 Airport Road around 6 this morning. The Homer Fire Department responded at about 6 a.m. and called for mutual aid with tankers from Centerburg and Utica, and and engine and firefighters from Mount Vernon. The fire was confined to the northwest corner of the building and was quickly extinguished. Homer Fire Chief Randy King said the rest of the building and contents were heavily smoke damaged. The cause of the blaze is undetermined at this time. (Virgil Shipley)
Danville hires new police officer
Jason Skeens is sworn in as a member of the Danville Police Department. Skeeens will report for duty on July 30. (Fred Main)
Getting ready for the season
Mount Vernon head football coach Gary Keller, right, goes over strategy with his team during a team camp at Kenyon College on Monday. The Yellow Jackets are working out at Kenyon all week in preparation for the fall season. (Virgil Shipley)
