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Don Vernon, right, gives some brief instructions on how to operate a motorized wheelchair after presenting it as a gift to Michael Smith on Thursday.PublishedNovember 1, 2010 A late Monday morning fire, did extensive damage to two apartments at 205 Shirley Ave. in Mount Vernon. It was unclear in which apartment the fire started but damage was done to apartments B and C. No one was hurt in the fire.PublishedNovember 1, 2010 Fifty Ohio high school senior girls and their parents came to Mount Vernon for tryouts for the Ohio Junior Miss Scholarship Program in February. State Chair Cheri Butcher, left, talked with Victoria Fox from Wayne County and Northwest High School. Her parents, Stephanie and Mark Fox brought her to the tryouts at Mount Vernon High School. Victoria’s sister, Lindsay Fox, was third runnerup in the 2005 program.PublishedNovember 1, 2010 Kelton Spence, left, of Eagle Ridge Nursery unties the wrap from the Serbian Spruce tree Sunday morning in honor of Jean Davis at Community Christian Fellowship. Looking on are Pastor Bob Pelfrey, center, and Michael Brooks, holding a photo of Jean Davis.PublishedNovember 1, 2010 This door and wall show signs of how high the water level was in the basement of the Buchwald Center following a fire at the neighboring former Kresge building recently.PublishedNovember 1, 2010 This view from the roof of the Buchwald Center shows the damage to the roof and inside of the old Kresge building, which burned recently.PublishedNovember 1, 2010 The ceramics room in the basement of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Buchwald Center in downtown Mount Vernon shows the damage left from the firefighting efforts in order to save the building. The building to the north of the Buchwald Center at 201 N. Main St., was destroyed by fire on Oct. 25. The photo shows the damage caused by water that filled the basement.PublishedNovember 1, 2010 Throngs of trick-or-treaters were out Saturday evening in Mount Vernon. Two-and-a-half-year-old twins, Lucas, left, and Jacob, right, brought along their dad, Drew Fierst, dressed in prison stripes.PublishedNovember 1, 2010 East Knox runner Joey Montoya, right, holds off London’s Kevin Swartz in Saturday’s Division II regional race at Pickerington North High School. Montoya would ultimately finish fifth, qualifying him for state.PublishedNovember 1, 2010 The Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets start their 5000 meter cross country regional race at Pickerington North High School on Saturday. The Jackets failed to qualify for state.PublishedNovember 1, 2010 Longtime East Knox football assistant coach Bill Stokes was honored by the East Knox Athletic Boosters at half-time of the Devil-Dog game on Saturday. Stokes was a coach for 28 years at EK and provided the district with many fond memories and successful seasons. The boosters dedicated a victory bell in his honor and presented him with a framed photo signed by many of his former players. Pictured are, from left, Brad Knight, who was a member of Stokes’ first junior high team in 1982, Coach Stokes, and EK Athletic Boosters President Kevin Gallwitz.PublishedNovember 1, 2010 Danville’s Heath Buckingham (32) carries the ball in for the touchdown in the first half of the game against East Knox. The Blue Devils won the annual Devil-Dog game, 15-0.PublishedNovember 1, 2010 Emily Roberts prepares to sprint to the finish of her 5000 meter cross country regional race at Pickerington North High School on Saturday. Roberts and her Fredericktown girls team finished second, qualifying them for state.PublishedNovember 1, 2010 Mount Vernon’s Jarod Vance, center, wishes good luck to another competitor at the Division I regional cross country race Saturday at Pickerington North High School. Vance, the only boy runner for the Yellow Jackets, failed to qualify for state.PublishedNovember 1, 2010 Danville football players hold up the Devil-Dog trophy following Saturday night’s game against East Knox. The Blue Devils won the annual rivalry game, 15-0. PublishedNovember 1, 2010 The Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets start their 5000 meter cross country regional race at Pickerington North High School on Saturday. The Jackets failed to qualify for state.PublishedNovember 1, 2010 Voting was light at polling places in Fredericktown High School this morning. At Fredericktown Precinct A, Rod Zolman signed the poll book before voting. From the background are presiding judge Robin McGuire and pole workers Gary Campbell, Mark Hillyer and Tomi Ward. At 8:30 a.m. they had 18 voters. Virgil ShipleyPublishedNovember 2, 2010 New AWE stations are being utilized in the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County. Robert Streby, 2, takes advantage of the new equipment after a story time session.PublishedNovember 2, 2010 Fredericktown Community Volunteer Fire District firefighters confined this cornfield fire to one-half an acre on Ohio 95, a mile northeast of Fredericktown Monday afternoon. Fire Chief Scott Mast said the property owner Dave Freisch started a trash fire and sparks were blown onto the field. Crews were on station when the call came in at 4:11 p.m. and were on the scene in five minutes preventing the fire from spreading into standing corn only 30 feet away.PublishedNovember 2, 2010 Last week Dean Shira and his crew, Jeremiah Litteral, left, and Scott Love, right, competed in the World Percheron Congress held in Des Moines, Iowa.PublishedNovember 2, 2010 A late morning fire on Monday did extensive damage to two apartments at 205 Shirley Ave. in Mount Vernon. It was unclear in which apartment the fire started but damage was done to apartments B and C. No one was hurt in the fire.PublishedNovember 2, 2010 Meg Galipault, Knox County Democratic Party chairwoman, right, talks with the future generation of informed voters Trent Grohe, center, and Sarah Birsty, left. Both are Mount Vernon High School students and were at the Democrat’s election night function because they were interested in the Mount Vernon School District levy and the fate of candidates they supported.PublishedNovember 3, 2010 Roger Reed, second from left, was welcomed as county commissioner-elect by the other commissioners, Allen Stockberger, left, and Teresa Bemiller, as well as Knox County Common Pleas Court Judge Otho Eyster, right. Reed beat Democrat Rebecca Jordan for the third commissioners’ seat.PublishedNovember 3, 2010 Signs at the intersections leading into downtown Mount Vernon inform drivers that the streets are open for local traffic. Traffic flow between Main Street and East Gambier Street is also scheduled to opened today.PublishedNovember 4, 2010 Rakesh Kapil, right, shows how there is one table occupied at his restaurant, Bayleaf Indian Bistro, a common sighting at his business over the past week.PublishedNovember 4, 2010 Signs at the intersections leading into downtown Mount Vernon inform drivers that the streets are open for local traffic. Traffic flow between Main Street and East Gambier Street is also scheduled to opened today.PublishedNovember 4, 2010 Heather Frary, who lost the use of her legs due to spina bifida, loves her home at Whispering Hills Care Center.PublishedNovember 4, 2010 Several massage therapy students received special recognition at Tuesday’s graduation program. Pictured are, front row, from left, Kelly Warner, all As; and David Morgan, perfect attendance. Second row, from left, Rebecca Smith, all As and exemplary attendance; and Stephanie Kurtz, Academic Excellence, all As and perfect attendance. Not pictured, David Graham, exemplary attendance.PublishedNovember 4, 2010 Highland’s Colby Randall evades a River Valley tackler. The Scots will host a regional quarterfinal game for the second time in five years, when they play Portsmouth West on Friday.PublishedNovember 4, 2010 Tyler Hathaway carries the ball in last Friday’s game against Loudonville. Hathaway and Ryan Logan, who share quarterback duties, may be called upon to throw more often in Saturday’s regional quarterfinal game against Woodsfield Monroe Central.PublishedNovember 4, 2010 Malcolm HunterPublishedNovember 5, 2010 A near capacity Memorial Theater audience was schooled Thursday night in the “Cowboy Way” by western music masters Riders in the Sky. The group is perhaps best known for its Grammy Award winning soundtrack for “Toy Story II” and other Pixar Animation classics, which they performed before intermission. The Community Concert Association of Knox County staged the show under the corporate sponsorship of the Community Foundation of Mount Vernon & Knox County. The next offering on the schedule will be a Jan. 22, 2011, visit by Quartetto Gelato.PublishedNovember 5, 2010 Earning special awards at Thursday’s Paramedic Program graduation are Joe Toth, left, Academic Achievement and Leadership; and Karl Eash, Academic Excellence.PublishedNovember 5, 2010 The new Subway Restaurant at 661 N. Sandusky St. is open for business. The new store is owned by Chad Taylor, who owns the other three subways in Mount Vernon. Taylor said the new facility created 12 new jobs.PublishedNovember 5, 2010 During the 2010 Knox County 4-H Awards Banquet on Thursday night Larry Hall, left, OSU extension educator 4-H youth development, presented the Danforth Award to Dan Hohman of Down on the Farm 4-H club, middle, and Monica Shira of Bits & Pieces 4-H club, right, for their outstanding efforts in volunteerism during the Knox County Fair. PublishedNovember 5, 2010 Organizers of the 2010 Fredericktown Car Show and Bluegrass Festival recently distributed the proceeds of the event to four local organizations, each of which received $1,738. Pictured are, from left, Huggins, Fredericktown Interchurch Manager Kelly Smith, Morris James representing The Salvation Army and Lanz. Huggins and Lanz were organizers of the car show and music festival.PublishedNovember 6, 2010 Organizers of the 2010 Fredericktown Car Show and Bluegrass Festival recently distributed the proceeds of the event to four local organizations, each of which received $1,738. Pictured at left, are, from left, Fredericktown Community Fire District EMS Director Rick Lanuzza, Don Huggins, Fire Chief Scott Mast and Skip Lanz. PublishedNovember 6, 2010 Portsmouth West’s Kyle Auger loses control of the ball as Michael Halpin (10) drags him down. The Senators had six turnovers overall as Highland won, 38-7.PublishedNovember 6, 2010 Members of Fredericktown football’s scout team go over a play that Woodsfield Monroe Central will likely run in tonight’s game.PublishedNovember 6, 2010 Highland’s Artie McAndrew breaks a tackle attempt by Portsmouth West’s Kyle Auger in Friday’s game. The Scots dominated, 38-7.PublishedNovember 6, 2010 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.PublishedNovember 8, 2010 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.PublishedNovember 8, 2010 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.PublishedNovember 8, 2010 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.PublishedNovember 8, 2010 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.PublishedNovember 8, 2010 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.PublishedNovember 8, 2010 Centerburg’s Victoria Holt competed in the OHSAA Division III girls state cross country championship at Scioto Downs on Saturday.PublishedNovember 8, 2010 Fredericktown’s Emily Roberts finishes second in Saturday’s OHSAA Division III girls state cross country final at Scioto Downs. Her teammate Rebekah Haip finished seventh, making them the only two All-Ohio freshmen in the area.PublishedNovember 8, 2010 The intersection at South Main and East Gambier streets remained closed this morning pending a decision regarding the demolition of 201 S. Main St. The building was heavily damaged in a fire Oct. 25.PublishedNovember 9, 2010 Through a real-time video feed, Mount Vernon High School Latin I students share their class with pupils from Van Buren Middle School, shown on screen at right.PublishedNovember 9, 2010 During today’s United Way campaign meetings at Kokosing Construction Co., Jen Odenweller, executive director for United Way of Knox County, announced that 56 percent of the campaign total had been secured to date representing $392,309 of the $700,000 goal. Pictured, from left, are Maj. Robert Bender of The Salvation Army, Odenweller, Kokosing Construction Human Resources Manager Meagen Tener, and employee Wayne Queen. Donor investments in the campaign will purchase 39 programs of 19 partner agencies, as well as early learning, financial stability and other community investment programs coordinated by United Way. To make a tax deductible investment in United Way’s work to advance the common good for Knox County, call 397-5721, visit the office at 100 E. High St. in Mount Vernon, or visit www.uwayknox.org.PublishedNovember 9, 2010 Knox County Career Center instructor Justin Todd, center, shows student Kayla Page, left, the proper way to wrap an ankle while fellow student Deanna Parker, right, watches and learns.PublishedNovember 9, 2010 Trent Tobin, of Fredericktown, rides his horse, Redneck Daisy, to the world champion junior poles title in Oklahoma City on Monday.PublishedNovember 9, 2010 The Ohio House of Representatives presented the Centerburg Middle School and High School with commendations for excellence. Pictured are, from left, middle school teacher Vicki Eckhart, principal Mike Hebenthal, State Rep. Margaret Ann Ruhl, high school teacher Nat Altizer and principal John Morgan.PublishedNovember 9, 2010 Mount Vernon selected its annual volleyball award winners at the team’s annual banquet on Nov. 3. Winners were, from left, Kate Reynolds, Second Team OCC and Hustle Award; Alex Miglin, First Team OCC and Team MVP; Abree Green, Coaches Award; Melissa Hall, Honorable Mention OCC and Most Improved. Not pictured: Tatiana Leis, Honorable Mention OCC.PublishedNovember 9, 2010 Mount Vernon veterans Dan and Teresa Shaw are members of several veteran organizations including Mount Vernon AMVETS, The American Legion Post 460, Patriotic Memorial Committee, and Knox County Joint Veterans Council, and believe in the importance of supporting their fellow veterans. PublishedNovember 9, 2010 As South Main Street business owners struggle with the partial closure of downtown streets, Chuck Blubaugh of Signline Graphics made four signs to donate to The Heritage Centre Association which provide a visual reminder that the merchants are open for business. Pictured, from left, are Mark Huffman and Blubaugh.PublishedNovember 10, 2010 Now a Mount Vernon firefighter, Charles Swank served with the U.S. Army in both Iraq and Afghanistan.PublishedNovember 10, 2010 The 128th General Assembly has extended formal congratulations to Fredericktown Elementary and Fredericktown High School for receiving an excellent designation on the local report card. Pictured are, from left, high school principal Robert Moore, Ohio State Rep. Margaret Ann Ruhl, superintendent Jim Peterson and school board president Tom Seymour.PublishedNovember 10, 2010 On Tuesday afternoon, Al Neighbors of Robinson Iron, and Geoff Oliver, Mount Vernon public buildings and lands department superintendent, work diligently to reinstall the fountain to its place on Public Square. PublishedNovember 10, 2010 Danville’s Zach Brewer was named Central District Division VI Defensive Player of the Year.PublishedNovember 10, 2010 Fredericktown’s Austin Hoeflich (32) was named Central District Division V Co-defensive Player of the Year.PublishedNovember 10, 2010 Members of the Mount Vernon boys cross country team received special awards at their banquet held Thursday, Oct. 28. From left, Conor Tazewell, Senior Mentor Award, Third-year Varsity Award; Calvin Lortie, Second Team OCC, Third-year Varsity Award; Patrick Murnen, Most Improved, Captain’s Award, Fourth-year Varsity Award; Jarod Vance, MVP Award, Captain’s Award, Third-year Varsity Award, Second Team OCC, All-District Team Award; Jake Kight, Coaches Award, First-year Varsity; and Joe Kasper, Scholar Athlete Award, First-year Varsity.PublishedNovember 10, 2010 Brian BaumPublishedNovember 10, 2010 Gary KellerPublishedNovember 10, 2010 On Tuesday afternoon, Al Neighbors of Robinson Iron, and Geoff Oliver, Mount Vernon public buildings and lands department superintendent, work diligently to reinstall the fountain to its place on Public Square.PublishedNovember 10, 2010 On Tuesday afternoon, Al Neighbors of Robinson Iron, and Geoff Oliver, Mount Vernon public buildings and lands department superintendent, work diligently to reinstall the fountain to its place on Public Square.PublishedNovember 10, 2010 On Tuesday afternoon, Al Neighbors of Robinson Iron, and Geoff Oliver, Mount Vernon public buildings and lands department superintendent, work diligently to reinstall the fountain to its place on Public Square.PublishedNovember 10, 2010 On Tuesday afternoon, Al Neighbors of Robinson Iron, and Geoff Oliver, Mount Vernon public buildings and lands department superintendent, work diligently to reinstall the fountain to its place on Public Square.PublishedNovember 10, 2010 On Tuesday afternoon, Al Neighbors of Robinson Iron, and Geoff Oliver, Mount Vernon public buildings and lands department superintendent, work diligently to reinstall the fountain to its place on Public Square.PublishedNovember 10, 2010 On Tuesday afternoon, Al Neighbors of Robinson Iron, and Geoff Oliver, Mount Vernon public buildings and lands department superintendent, work diligently to reinstall the fountain to its place on Public Square.PublishedNovember 10, 2010 On Tuesday afternoon, Al Neighbors of Robinson Iron, and Geoff Oliver, Mount Vernon public buildings and lands department superintendent, work diligently to reinstall the fountain to its place on Public Square.PublishedNovember 10, 2010 On Tuesday afternoon, Al Neighbors of Robinson Iron, and Geoff Oliver, Mount Vernon public buildings and lands department superintendent, work diligently to reinstall the fountain to its place on Public Square.PublishedNovember 10, 2010 On Tuesday afternoon, Al Neighbors of Robinson Iron, and Geoff Oliver, Mount Vernon public buildings and lands department superintendent, work diligently to reinstall the fountain to its place on Public Square.PublishedNovember 10, 2010 On Tuesday afternoon, Al Neighbors of Robinson Iron, and Geoff Oliver, Mount Vernon public buildings and lands department superintendent, work diligently to reinstall the fountain to its place on Public Square.PublishedNovember 10, 2010 On Tuesday afternoon, Al Neighbors of Robinson Iron, and Geoff Oliver, Mount Vernon public buildings and lands department superintendent, work diligently to reinstall the fountain to its place on Public Square.PublishedNovember 10, 2010 On Tuesday afternoon, Al Neighbors of Robinson Iron, and Geoff Oliver, Mount Vernon public buildings and lands department superintendent, work diligently to reinstall the fountain to its place on Public Square.PublishedNovember 10, 2010 On Tuesday afternoon, Al Neighbors of Robinson Iron, and Geoff Oliver, Mount Vernon public buildings and lands department superintendent, work diligently to reinstall the fountain to its place on Public Square.PublishedNovember 10, 2010 On Tuesday afternoon, Al Neighbors of Robinson Iron, and Geoff Oliver, Mount Vernon public buildings and lands department superintendent, work diligently to reinstall the fountain to its place on Public Square.PublishedNovember 10, 2010 On Tuesday afternoon, Al Neighbors of Robinson Iron, and Geoff Oliver, Mount Vernon public buildings and lands department superintendent, work diligently to reinstall the fountain to its place on Public Square.PublishedNovember 10, 2010 On Tuesday afternoon, Al Neighbors of Robinson Iron, and Geoff Oliver, Mount Vernon public buildings and lands department superintendent, work diligently to reinstall the fountain to its place on Public Square.PublishedNovember 10, 2010 On Tuesday afternoon, Al Neighbors of Robinson Iron, and Geoff Oliver, Mount Vernon public buildings and lands department superintendent, work diligently to reinstall the fountain to its place on Public Square.PublishedNovember 10, 2010 On Tuesday afternoon, Al Neighbors of Robinson Iron, and Geoff Oliver, Mount Vernon public buildings and lands department superintendent, work diligently to reinstall the fountain to its place on Public Square.PublishedNovember 10, 2010 Bob Beach shows off the plaque given to him containing medals from the Air Force troops he has addressed over the past three years.PublishedNovember 11, 2010 Chuck Dice poses next to the fountain pool at the World War II Memorial during the local veterans’ Honor Flight trip on Sept. 18.PublishedNovember 11, 2010 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.PublishedNovember 11, 2010 Knox County Educational Service Center governing board member Ruby Miller was honored Wednesday by the Ohio School Boards Association for 28 years of service. PublishedNovember 11, 2010 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.PublishedNovember 11, 2010 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.PublishedNovember 11, 2010 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.PublishedNovember 11, 2010 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.PublishedNovember 11, 2010 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.PublishedNovember 11, 2010 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.PublishedNovember 11, 2010 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.PublishedNovember 11, 2010 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.PublishedNovember 11, 2010 The names of Sam Brown, Ralph Dustin and Carl Shultz were added to the list on the Memorial Monument at Danville’s Memorial Park of World War II veterans killed in action. The names had been inadvertently left off the monument but were added due to the efforts of Dan Sheasbey, shown here at the monument, and David Greer.PublishedNovember 12, 2010 Fire burns through the pole barn which housed Wall Solutions Inc. on Thursday.PublishedNovember 12, 2010 Stephanie SprangPublishedNovember 12, 2010 Tina HerrmanPublishedNovember 12, 2010 Kody MaynardPublishedNovember 12, 2010 Sarah MaynardPublishedNovember 12, 2010 Contractors began demolition proceedings this morning at the former Kresge building at 201 S. Main St. Mount Vernon City Engineer Cameron Keaton stated it is unknown just how long the process will take. Steps are being taken to assure the work is performed safely.PublishedNovember 12, 2010 The Mount Vernon Girls Cross Country program honored its 2010 team at its annual banquet on Wednesday. Among the honored were, from left, Zoe Leonard, OCC honorable mention; Lindsey Studebaker, Second Team OCC; Celia Leonard, First Team OCC; Sarah Fowler, First Team OCC and Most Valuable Runner; Sarah Ryan, Jacket Award; and Lauren Pierce, Most Improved.PublishedNovember 12, 2010 Trent McCown, left, works out with the help of Jay Depolo. McCown helps teach Mixed Martial Arts at the YMCA, and says it teaches more than just fighting skills.PublishedNovember 12, 2010 Veterans from various military branches line up at the beginning of Thursday’s Veterans Day ceremony.PublishedNovember 12, 2010  PublishedNovember 13, 2010  PublishedNovember 13, 2010  PublishedNovember 13, 2010  PublishedNovember 13, 2010  PublishedNovember 13, 2010  PublishedNovember 13, 2010  PublishedNovember 13, 2010  PublishedNovember 13, 2010  PublishedNovember 13, 2010  PublishedNovember 13, 2010  PublishedNovember 13, 2010 Demolition crews continued to chip away at the former Kresge building on Friday afternoon. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is on site monitoring the debris and the air to check for contaminants.PublishedNovember 13, 2010 Larry Arnholt, right, receives the Meritorious Service Medal from Brig. Gen. Lincoln Jones at Arnholt’s retirement ceremony on May 29, 1981.PublishedNovember 13, 2010 Highland’s Artie McAndrew (26) fights for yards as Ironton linebacker Tyler Hagar (30) tries to make the stop. McAndrew would end the night with 62 total yards as the Scots were defeated by the Tigers, 43-7, in their regional semifinal game in Logan. PublishedNovember 13, 2010 Highland’s Derrick Patrick makes a diving reception in the first quarter of Friday’s regional semifinal game against Ironton at Logan Chieftain Stadium. Patrick’s eight catches for 56 yards were not enough as Ironton won, 43-7, ending Highland’s season at 9-3. PublishedNovember 13, 2010 Volunteers searched on Saturday and Sunday for clues to the disappearance of four Howard residents. Checking their map, Brian Kessler, left, and Rick Printz decide where to lead their search party next on Sunday afternoon.PublishedNovember 15, 2010 This wooded area just inside Foundation Park, off South Norton Street, was marked off with yellow tape this morning. Divers using sonar equipment were searching for clues in the park Sunday night. Investigators were spotted at the park taking pictures of items in the woods.PublishedNovember 15, 2010 Members of the Fredericktown defense, including Joey Burns (27), Bryce Yarman (36), Austin Hoeflich (32) and Logan Awwiller (79) swarm Wheelersburg ball carrier Brandon Schankweiler during the first half of Saturday’s regional semifinal. The Freddies won, 36-13, to advance to the Region 19 final against Oak Hill.PublishedNovember 15, 2010 Fredericktown’s Matt Smith takes off on a 67-yard run while Wheelersburg’s Brandon Schankweiler, background, tries to chase him down in the first series of Saturday’s regional semifinal. Smith’s 206 yards helped propel Fredericktown to a 36-13 victory and a berth in the Region 19 final.PublishedNovember 15, 2010  PublishedNovember 15, 2010  PublishedNovember 15, 2010  PublishedNovember 15, 2010  PublishedNovember 15, 2010  PublishedNovember 15, 2010  PublishedNovember 15, 2010 The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Watercraft Division was using boats equipped with sonar to look for evidence in the disappearance of Tina Herrmann, 32; Kody Maynard, 11; and Stephanie Sprang, 41.PublishedNovember 15, 2010 Ohio State Highway Patrol’s surveillance helicopter searches an area around the Kokosing River near Foundation Park Monday afternoon.PublishedNovember 15, 2010 Dozens of community members filled South Vernon Methodist Church on Columbus Road, Monday evening, to pray and keep vigil for the four Apple Valley residents involved in the kidnapping/missing persons case over the past few days.PublishedNovember 17, 2010 People gathered on the Mount Vernon Public Square Monday evening for an informal prayer vigil led by Pastor Dennis Eggerton.PublishedNovember 17, 2010 The first of two vehicles is pulled out of a lake at Foundation Park by employees of Blubaugh Body & Frame on Monday afternoon. Officers from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources used sonar from their boat and located two objects in the water.PublishedNovember 17, 2010 Coals from a heating stove set fire to the outside of this small apartment this morning at 21599 Coshocton Road. The occupant is Daniel Krownapple, who lives on the property of his grandfather, Ed Krownapple. Eastern Knox County Joint Fire District firefighters doused the minor fire. There is smoke and water damage as well as fire damage to the siding.PublishedNovember 17, 2010 The crew tearing down the old Kresge building are working carefully to take it down a piece at a time. Monday afternoon they were working in the center of the building pulling down the brick walls and removing steel I-beams.PublishedNovember 17, 2010 Stephanie Sprang's JeepPublishedNovember 17, 2010 Stephanie Sprang's JeepPublishedNovember 17, 2010 Stephanie Sprang's JeepPublishedNovember 17, 2010 Matthew Hoffman's YarisPublishedNovember 17, 2010 Matthew Hoffman's YarisPublishedNovember 17, 2010 Matthew Hoffman's YarisPublishedNovember 17, 2010 Matthew Hoffman's YarisPublishedNovember 17, 2010 Tina Hermann's truckPublishedNovember 17, 2010 Tina Hermann's truckPublishedNovember 17, 2010 Members of the Central Ohio K-9 Unit searched an area around the Kokosing Gap Trail and Starr Road on Tuesday.PublishedNovember 17, 2010 King Beach in Apple Valley was flooded with people during Thursday night's vigil. Those remembering Tina Herrmann, her son, Kody Maynard; and friend, Stephanie Sprang; and supporting their families lit candles along the shore line of Apple Valley Lake. The bodies of the three murder victims were found Thursday afternoon.PublishedNovember 18, 2010 Two Knox County Sheriff's Office cruisers block a road in northwest Knox CountyPublishedNovember 18, 2010  PublishedNovember 18, 2010 From left, Knox County Sheriff David Barber, Joe Dietz, Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation and Knox County Prosecutor John Thatcher listen to a question posed at the Thursday, November 18th press conference.PublishedNovember 18, 2010 A Knox County Sheriff cruiser closes off a road in northwest Knox CountyPublishedNovember 18, 2010 Bodies were recovered in the area of Yankee Street and Waterford Roads northwest of FredericktownPublishedNovember 18, 2010 Knox County EMA Director Brian Hess addressed over 300 volunteers who gathered this morning in the cold rain to be assigned to search teams for an extensive organized search which will concentrate on eastern Knox County. The group are searching for any sign of Tina Herrmann, 32, Kody Maynard, 11, and Stephanie Spran, 41 who have been missing since Nov. 10.PublishedNovember 18, 2010 This trio of searchers were checking the bank along the Small’s gravel pit on Killduff Road Wednesday afternoon. From left are Jon Reed of Caledonia; Charlie Chapman of Mount Vernon; and Matt Evans of Bucyrus. Other groups of searchers were looking in areas in eastern Knox County.PublishedNovember 18, 2010 The Watercraft Division of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources came to Knox County to help in the search for Stephanie Sprang, Tina Herrmann and Kody Maynard. They divided the Kokosing River into eight section for the search. Searching a portion of the river close to Lower Gambier Road are top, Josh Worwick and Jason Latchic. Worwick said they found nothing to indicate foul play.PublishedNovember 18, 2010 Dismantling the old Kresge building at the corner of Main and Gambier street continues at a careful pace. This morning workmen had stripped away most of the exterior brick work and removed much of the debris inside. Only the steel I-beams remain to be taken apart.PublishedNovember 18, 2010 Fredericktown’s Tony Lybarger (10) and Nathan Cubbage (26) make the tackle in last week’s regional semifinal against Wheelersburg. The defense will have faster, stronger skill players to tackle in Saturday’s regional final against Oak Hill.PublishedNovember 18, 2010 The Red Plague from Centerburg participated in the 2010 Ohio School Boards Association Student Achievement Fair. Pictured are, from left, Scott Trumble, Kathryn Hebenthal, Becca Trumble, Janine Hebenthal and Noah Orr. The three gentlemen in suits are officials from OSBA.PublishedNovember 18, 2010 Cole Donough is the dynamic drum major of the Mount Vernon High School marching band.PublishedNovember 18, 2010 Hundreds of volunteers waited in cold and damp conditions on Thursday morning for their team assignments before being dispatched in different areas of the county to search for three missing Howard residents.PublishedNovember 19, 2010 Friends, family and community members gathered at King Beach in Apple Valley on Thursday for support and comfort after learning the tragic end to the missing persons case.PublishedNovember 19, 2010 Neighbors of this small Butler community have generously given their time to help Don and Deborah Love rebuild their dairy barn after a wind storm destroyed it.PublishedNovember 19, 2010 Karen BeaudinPublishedNovember 20, 2010 Preliminary awards were announced at Friday’s session of the Knox County Junior Miss Scholarship program. Winners are, first row, from left, Amber Benedict, Highland High School, Greater Knox County Ron Staats Community Service Award; Ashlee Townsend, Danville High School, Blue Group Spirit Award; Christa Thomas, Fredericktown High School, Green Group Spirit Award; Second row, from left, Danielle Godby, Mount Vernon High School, Purple Group Spirit Award; Kinsey Crow, Mount Vernon High School, Central Knox County Ron Staats Community Service Award, Pink Group Spirit Award and Central Knox County Be Your Best Self Award; and Tayler Carpenter, Fredericktown High School, Greater Knox County Be Your Best Self Award.PublishedNovember 20, 2010 With the holidays right around the corner, members of the Heritage Centre Association spent part of last week gearing up for the festive season. On Thursday, Burch Tree Care along side the Mount Vernon Fire Department, worked to decorate the 63-foot tall Evergreen on Public Square with 1,000 white LED lights.PublishedNovember 22, 2010 Vehicles are lined up early in the evening Saturday at the Coshocton Avenue Dairy Queen waiting to participate in a fundraiser to benefit kidnapping survivor Sarah Maynard, 13, whose mother Tina Herrmann worked at the Dairy Queen before her death on Nov. 10. According to Mike Turk, a partner in the DQ business, $1 from every Blizzard sold Saturday was put into a trust fund for Sarah Maynard and the children of Stephanie Sprang. Cash donations were also accepted. General Manager Valerie Haythorn said this morning that 2,523 Blizzards had been purchased Saturday, and cash donations added thousands of dollars to the total amount raised, which she said exceeded $9,000. “The community outpouring was just amazing,” Haythorn. “We wanted to do this for the children because Tina is part of our family.”PublishedNovember 22, 2010 David Lemaster, 27, Centerburg, tested 1.66 blood alcohol content after this crash Saturday afternoon. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said Lemaster was eastbound on U.S. 36 just east of Centerburg. His Kia Forte ran off the right side of the road, went into a skid and rolled four times. The crash caused all six of the vehicle’s airbags to deploy. He was not seriously injured but was charged with driving under the influence and failure to control.PublishedNovember 22, 2010 The driver of this car, Alyscia Sales, 18, no address given, ran a stop sign in Lock on Saturday morning in foggy conditions and was hit by a pickup driven by Justin Rice, 31, Croton. The Sales car turned on the side and came the rest between the tree and house. The Ohio State Highway Patrol has the crash under investigation.PublishedNovember 22, 2010 Winners in the Central Knox County Junior Miss Scholarship Program are, from left, second runner-up Jessica Roden, first runner-up Tatiana Leis, and Central Knox County Junior Miss Kinsey Crow, all from Mount Vernon High School.PublishedNovember 22, 2010 Winners in the Greater Knox County Junior Miss Scholarship Program are, from left, Greater Knox County Junior Miss Olivia Van Winkle, home educated; first runner-up Christa Thomas, Fredericktown High School; and second runner-up Aubrey Smith, Centerburg High School.PublishedNovember 22, 2010 Fredericktown seniors celebrate with their Region 19 championship trophy following Saturday’s 28-21 win over Oak Hill. Pictured are, bottom row from left, Tony Lybarger, Nathan Cubbage, Tyler Hathaway, Branden Smith and Austin Hoeflich. Top row, Robert Lewis, Steve Wagner, Logan Awwiller, Nick Stacey, Ben Burns, Zach Carter and Austin Updike.PublishedNovember 22, 2010 Fredericktown’s Nash Cunningham moves in on Oak Hill running back Westen Hale in Saturday’s regional final. The Freddies won the back-and-forth struggle, 28-21, to claim the 2010 Region 19 Championship and move on to the state semifinals against Coldwater.PublishedNovember 22, 2010 Fredericktown offensive lineman Josh Neff (54) fires up the crowd while the rest of the offensive line watches the game.PublishedNovember 22, 2010 Fredericktown head coach Brian Baum can’t help but smile as he addresses his team following Saturday’s 28-21 win over Oak Hill in the Region 19 final.PublishedNovember 22, 2010 Socks are being collected again this holiday season at the office of Dr. Bob Atwell’s practice, 809-A Coshocton Ave. Helping him hang the first socks were Shade Fortney. The socks are distributed to the Salvation Army, Interchurch and New Directions in Mount Vernon.PublishedNovember 23, 2010 Mount Vernon High School science students recently visited Ohio State University’s nanotechnology laboratory. Pictured here in a clean room bunny suit is Phil Horton. He is looking at materials used in photolithography.PublishedNovember 23, 2010 South Main Street is now officially opened after being closed to vehicle traffic for four weeks. The extended road closure follows a fire that damaged the former Kresge building beyond repair.PublishedNovember 23, 2010 A Christmas Carousel will be part of the Christmas Walk and Parade activities in downtown Mount Vernon on Sunday. The carousel will be on West Vine Street. The Christmas Walk will be Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. downtown, with the Christmas parade set for 2:30 p.m.PublishedNovember 23, 2010 Fredericktown’s Emily Roberts, left, won girls cross country runner of the year, while Isaac Potes won boys cross crountry runner of the year.PublishedNovember 23, 2010 Utica’s Scott Cline won football offensive player of the year.PublishedNovember 23, 2010 Fredericktown head football coach Brian Baum won coach of the year, while Austin Hoeflich won football defensive player of the year, at the annual Mid-Buckeye Conference banquet in Newark on Monday.PublishedNovember 23, 2010 Centerburg’s Ami Stevens and Tristen Simpson won volleyball coach and player of the year, respectively, while Garrison Myles won golfer of the year, and Nathan Altizer won golf coach of the year.PublishedNovember 23, 2010 Lauren McKenzie, left, and her daughters, Eva, 22 months, and Lydia, 5, take advantage of the opportunity to make Christmas gifts at Creative Foundation’s Santa Workshop during Sunday’s Christmas Walk.PublishedNovember 29, 2010 Mount Vernon Christmas Parade grand marshal and WBNS-10TV news anchor Chuck Strickler, right, winks at the crowd during the parade Sunday in downtown Mount Vernon. Strickler’s carriage is being pulled by a team of horses owned by Dean Shira, left. Riding with him are Mount Vernon News publisher Kay Culbertson, second from left, and assistant publisher Liz Lutwick.PublishedNovember 29, 2010 Santa and Mrs. Claus wave to the crowd during the Mount Vernon Christmas Parade on Sunday in downtown Mount Vernon.PublishedNovember 29, 2010 The Mount Vernon Walmart store won Best Overall and Best Business float during the Mount Vernon Christmas Parade on Sunday in downtown Mount Vernon.PublishedNovember 29, 2010 Highland’s Maddison Belcher, left, blocks the shot of Centerburg’s Meghan Altizer. The Trojans ultimately won, 55-37.PublishedNovember 29, 2010 Fredericktown running back Matt Smith looks beaten as his Freddies lose Saturday’s state semifinal, 26-6.PublishedNovember 29, 2010 Fredericktown quarterback Tyler Hathaway can’t get away from Coldwater’s Jordan Chapin in Saturday’s game. Fredericktown’s first appearance in the state semifinals was disappointing for the team, as they fell to the Cavaliers, 26-6.PublishedNovember 29, 2010 East Knox’s Kristen Boyd, right, tries to guard Cardington’s Kianna Sedlacek in Saturday’s game. 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After asbestos was found in the building, workers have taken extra precautions when removing the debris that’s left over from a fire that destroyed the building on Oct. 25.PublishedNovember 30, 2010 Pictured are, from left, Ronnie Ross, district treasurer, Centerburg High School; Courtney Fraley, FCCLA state vice president of public relations; Caitlyn Nugent, district public relations officer, Danville High School; Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Mavis; Chelsie Moran, district co-vice president, Mount Vernon High School; Jessica Futral, district president, East Knox High School; and Erica Bowles, district co-vice president, Mount Vernon High School.PublishedNovember 30, 2010 Although it looks like a blue igloo is sitting in the Alternative Center gymnasium, the structure is really a mobile planetarium featuring a state-of-the-art digital theater system.PublishedNovember 30, 2010 Mount Vernon senior Alex Lambert (44) was named Special Mention on the Division I all-Ohio football list.PublishedNovember 30, 2010 Mount Vernon’s Charlie Phillips, left, is the all-Central District Golfer of the Year. His teammate, Brody Harwell, was named Honorable Mention.PublishedNovember 30, 2010
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