Hendrickson receives Elaine Mayhew Award
Mary Hendrickson was the recipient of the first ever Elaine Mayhew Award on Monday evening at a meeting of the Knox County Democratic Women. Pictured are, from left, Program Director Rose Cole, Mary Hendrickson and Mayhew’s son, Rick Mayhew. (Alan Reed)


Five injured in two-car crash near Ankenytown
The right side of this PT Cruiser was smashed in an impact with another car on Ohio 95, south of Ankenytown, on Tuesday afternoon. Paramedics and fire department rescuers from four departments treated the injured. (Virgil Shipley)


Voters soundly reject East Knox levy
“The voting has been better than we expected,” according to voting judge Don Newland at one of four precients in Apple Valley Floral Valley Community Center. Pictured, from left, are Howard and Rita Bates, who are registering to vote with Presiding Judge Edi Wheeler. In the background is Judge Judy Allender. (Virgil Shipley)


Making the play
Mount Vernon 10-year-old shortstop Isaac Stallard fields a ball during Tuesday’s State Tournament game against Tallmadge in Ironton. Mount Vernon was knocked out of the tournament with an 8-3 loss. (Photo courtesy of the Ironton Tribune)


Making the play
Mount Vernon 10-year-old Jeffrey Rucker pitches during Tuesday’s State Tournament game against Tallmadge in Ironton. Mount Vernon’s tournament run came to an end with an 8-3 loss. (Photo courtesy of the Ironton Tribune)


Making preperations
Mount Vernon coach Brian Leis coaches the Mount Vernon High School football team during practice on Tuesday evening. The Yellow Jackets are making preperations for the 2010 season, which begins on Aug. 27. (Virgil Shipley)








