New changes coming to ‘Y’
A new ventilation system designed to improve humidity and temperature conditions in the pool area is one change planned for the YMCA of Mount Vernon. (Alan Reed)
Rubble
Badly damaged by the fire which destroyed the adjoining building, the structure on the corner of East College and North Main streets in Fredericktown was taken down Monday by Tom Swihart Excavating. Building owner Brad Swihart said he “didn’t want to see it go,” but had little choice. Other than removing remnants of the building, Swihart has no plans for the site at this time. (Pam Schehl)
CCRC staff helps injured councilman
Mount Vernon City Councilman Jay Maners presented a proclamation and flowers to staff members of Country Club Retirement Campus after they assisted him following an injury. Pictured, from left, are Manners, Angie Lang, Teresa Crescimanno, Tia Ball and Laura Wood. (Samantha Scoles)
Bulldogs back in class
Today is the first day of school in the East Knox School District. After being dropped off at the middle school, high school students walk to their building on the Howard campus. (George Breithaupt)
Eager to learn
Students at East Elementary School eagerly line up on the playground this morning for the start of the first day of school. The Mount Vernon City School District opened classes today for the 2010-11 school year. (Alan Reed)
MV Players to perform comedy
Rehearsing for the upcoming Mount Vernon Players’ production of “Thespians” are, from left, Rachel Frady, Adam Burley, Dayne Baughman and Amy K. Stoner. (Submitted photo)
Breakfast still all its cracked up to be
Patrons at Eats and Sweets in Fredericktown said they have no qualms about ordering eggs. The restaurant uses fresh eggs from local farmers. One customer was looking forward to consuming these fried eggs prepared by cook Tammy Butler. (Pam Schehl)
Top grange booths named
The Wayne Grange booth won the Subordinate Booths competition at the Knox County Fair. (Virgil Shipley)
Top grange booths named
The Jefferson Junior Grange booth won the Junior Booths competition at the Knox County Fair. (Virgil Shipley)
