Hudson inducted into Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame
Robert Hudson of Mount Vernon, center, was recently inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame. Hudson is a Vietnam Air Force veteran. Presenting him the award are Bill Hartnett, left, director of the OHio Department of Veterans Services, and Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland. (Submitted photo)


Christmas tree lit
The large pine tree on the northeast corner of Public Square is decorated in a long strand of Christmas lights this year. The tree was officially lit Sunday following the annual Christmas Parade and Walk. (Photo courtesy of John Seavolt)


Defense is all Utica needs
Utica’s Scott Cline goes for a layup while Cardington’s Kasey Brown (12), Daron Landon (15) and Ben Burkhardt (31) defend during Friday’s game. Utica won, 38-18. (Virgil Shipley)






