Beautifying the mini-parks
This conceptual rendering of the proposed Chester Park, at the intersection of North Division and East Chestnut streets was presented to Mount Vernon City Council on Monday night by members of the city’s Shade Tree Commission. (Submitted drawing)
Dog show yields multiple winners
Joey Sohn, pictured with Charlie, won Funniest Costume during Monday night’s Dog Show at the Knox County Fair. (Virgil Shipley)
Aldens top Dairy Show
The Alden family dominated Monday’s Knox County Junior Fair dairy competition. Robin, left, Russell and Daniel show their animals during the Supreme Senior championship round. (Pam Schehl)
White has top hog in large show
Alynnza Brady of Walhonding works her hog for the judge in Monday’s swine show at the Knox County Fair. Alynnza took first place in her class for the second year in a row. (Alan Reed)
Fredenburg recognized for love of animals
Heather Fredenburg was awarded the 13th Annual Sharon A. Boeshart Memorial Award for her dedication to her dog, Kuma. Fredenburg was also awarded the highest combined score for class A and B during the Dog Show. (Virgil Shipley)
Different methods breed goat champions
Hannah Frye, right, of Creative Kids 4-H Club in Danville, struggles to get her goat to move during the Market Goat Show at the Knox County Fair on Monday. Helping her is Christine Hohman. (Fred Main)
Hamilton hammers MV, 15-6
Mount Vernon pitcher Bryant Shellenbarger tries to field the ball as Hamilton Westside’s Landon Stephens scores during the first inning of Monday’s Little League State Tournament game in Elyria. Mount Vernon lost, 15-6. (Photo courtesy of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram)
Hamilton hammers MV, 15-6
Mount Vernon’s Austin Springer delivers a pitch to a Hamilton Westside batter during Monday’s game at the Little League Major League State Tournament in Elyria. Hamilton banged out 15 runs in a 15-6 defeat of Mount Vernon. (Photo courtesy of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram)
Lafe Johnson of Centerburg (3) slams into the competition during the Demolition Derby at the Knox County Fair on Monday night. Steve Plice of Hayesville won the event. (Geoff Cowles)
