Veterans thrilled by Honor Flight experience
Bob Beach shows off the plaque given to him containing medals from the Air Force troops he has addressed over the past three years. (Alan Reed)
Veterans thrilled by Honor Flight experience
Chuck Dice poses next to the fountain pool at the World War II Memorial during the local veterans’ Honor Flight trip on Sept. 18. (Submitted photo)
3.7 miles of HOOT paved
Paving continues on the Heart of Ohio Trail. The latest section will be completed by today and will make 3.7 miles of paved trail so far. (George Breithaupt)
Miller honored for 28 years of service
Knox County Educational Service Center governing board member Ruby Miller was honored Wednesday by the Ohio School Boards Association for 28 years of service. (Pam Schehl)
Rose named Outstanding Volunteer of the Year
The American Red Cross Central Ohio Blood Services presented a special recognition award to Pam Rose, left, at the 2010 annual meeting Oct. 21. Dr. Ambrose Ng, right, CEO of the Central Ohio Blood Region, presented the award. (Submitted photo)
New sidewalk
This sidewalk was completed along US 36 in front of East Knox High and Middle School to the western edge of the village in an effort to provide a safe environment for students and residents. Funding for the project was provided by the Howard Township, Eastern Knox County Joint Fire District and the Dollar General store. (Kenesha R. Beheler)
Best costume
The Station Break held its annual Halloween Party on Oct. 29. The costume contest was sponsored by Whispering Hills Care Center. The clown pictured is Sonja Shaw. She won for Best Original Costume. Other winners included Betty Mason for Best Overall Costume and Barbara Byrd for Scariest Costume. (Submitted photo)
Hayride through town
Patti Smith and her team of Clydesdale horses, Nellie and Samena, assisted by Ron Skinner, took residents of The Living Center on a horse-drawn hayride around town. The route included Main Street, Public Square, and ended with a tour of the north end National Historical District. This annual event, which includes a pizza party, was planned by activity director Peggi Springer with the assistance of Colleen Greer. (Submitted photo)
Scots hope to avenge ’09 loss
Highland’s Matt Stooksbury takes a reception past some Portsmouth West defenders. Stooksbury is a big part of an offense that hopes to keep up with Ironton in Friday’s regional semifinal. (File photo)
Freddies face a familiar foe
Fredericktown’s Brandon Helmick (3) makes a tackle on a Monroe Central ball carrier. The Freddies face Wheelersburg on Saturday in a regional semifinal for the third time in four years. (File Photo)
Bladensburg Sertoma Club donates to East Knox Schools
Brent Lasater of the Bladensburg Sertoma Club, left, presents East Knox School Board president Renee McDaniel with a $900 check. The money will be used for classroom amplification at the elementary school. (Pam Schehl)
MVHS boys soccer team honored
The Mount Vernon boys soccer team was honored at their annual banquet on Tuesday. Pictured top row, from left: David March, senior; Brandyn McQuigg, senior; Josh Beougher, senior; Chris Omahan, senior; Justin Furrey, senior; Chris Israel, senior. Bottom row: Trent Kiger, senior; Cody DeVolld, senior; Devyn Whyte, senior; Kyle Henthorn, senior; and Collin Riley, senior, team MVP, first team all-OCC, 1st team all-Central District. (Geoff Cowles)
