Vandals strike Memorial Theater
This window on the south side of the Mount Vernon Memorial Theater was one of two broken by vandals apparently trying to get inside the theater. Access to the second and third floors of the building was gained by use of the fire escape. The damage was discovered Thursday morning. (Melissa Raines)


O’Brien, Irwin win car awards
The oldest vehicle at the PFVA Car and Truck Show is owned by Warren Irwin, left, pictured with PFVA President Jason Porter. (Submitted photo)


O’Brien, Irwin win car awards
Dave O’Brien, left, receives Best of Show honors at the 19th Annual PFVA Car and Truck Show. Also pictured is PFVA President Jason Porter. (Submitted photo)


Centerburg marching band gets new look
Centerburg marching band members are model their new uniforms, made possible by community and business support, as well as a grant from the Community Foundation of Mount Vernon and Knox County. Pictured, from left, are Lindsay Heldenbrand, Levi Haines, Hannah Haines, Hannah Valente, Christina Valente and Thomas Thatcher. (Virgil Shipley)


MVNU debuts ministry program
Dr. Alex Varughese teaching the inaugural Master’s Choice class at the Mount Vernon Nazarene University. (Photo Submitted)


Hendrickson wins shopping spree
Murray Hendrickson won the $1,000 shopping giveaway at Heart of Ohio Hardware. He is pictured with his wife, Mary. (Submitted photo)


OES opens art gallery
Sophia Shane, Ohio Eastern Star resident and artist, poses with one of her drawings on display in the new art gallery with fellow artist Katie McClusky. (Kenesha R. Beheler)








