Quinn family starts roots in military
Mike and Regina Quinn are both veterans of the Korean War. During their 57 years of marriage they raised 12 children. Here they both pose in front of what Regina calls her “Rogue’s Gallery” — images of their 12 children. (George Breithaupt)
MVHS takes first place in speech and debate
Mount Vernon High School’s Speech and Debate team on Saturday won the Kiwanis Invitational Tournament. Pictured are, first row, from left, Matt Skaggs, Chelsea Kempton, Hunter Orr, Lindsey Studebaker, Sarah Bertschy, Emily Petrozino and Nicole Moore. Second row, from left are, coach Jeff Gottke, Kasey Myers, Alexis Szenas, Kirk Menapace, Meghan Blundell, Molly Kane and Rochelle Salazar. Third row, from left, are, Steven Meeker Jr., Erica Browning, Stephen Rowe, Austin Smith and Trent Grohe. Fourth row, from left, are, Merissa Fiorilli, Ruthanne Bandy, Brittany Erow, Taylor Zolman and Arie Alvarado. (Pam Schehl)
Homeless shelter opens tonight
Beds have been set up in St. Paul’s Episcopal Parish House to provide shelter for homeless women and children this winter. The shelter will open today and will also serve men who will be housed in the basement of the church beginning Nov. 18. (George Breithaupt)
Food for the Hungry kicks off 29th drive
Major Robert Bender, Salvation Army, left, Joy Harris, Executive Director of Interchurch Social Services, right, and Sandy Rhoton, drive coordinator for Food For The Hungry, center, gathered at the ISS food pantry to kick off the annual food drive that collects donations of non-perishable food items and money. The annual drive helps keep the Salvation Army and ISS food pantries stocked to help those in need. (George Breithaupt)
Freddies place All-Ohio in cross country
Fredericktown’s Isaac Potes, right, accepts his All-Ohio medal for placing third in Saturday’s Division III state cross country race. Cincinnati Summit Country Day’s Colin Cotton, left, placed first. (Bill Davis)
Fredericktown dominates, heads to semis
Fredericktown sophomore Matt Smith (23) carries the ball past Woodsfield Monroe Central defenders. Smith went on to to rush for 202 yards on 27 carries with three touchdowns, as the Freddies rolled over the Seminoles, 36-7. (Bill Davis)
