Defense: 4-year-old’s death accidental
Defendant Erica Colopy, left, listens to testimony Thursday alongside her attorney, James Giles, during her involuntary manslaughter case in the death of 4-year-old Donavon Poole. Pictured at right is Knox County Prosecutor John Thatcher. Knox County Common Pleas Court Judge Otho Eyster is expected to render a decision today. (Virgil Shipley)
In the Know team on a roll
Mount Vernon High School’s In the Know team is steadily advancing in competition. Team members include, first row, from left, Andrew Clarkson Jr., Walker Griggs, Weston Uram, Josh Campbell, Joe Kasper and Levi Fawcett. Second row, from left, are Ian Clarkson, Casey Long, Benjamin Gillen, Jacob Pido Andre Dessert, Melissa Gallogly, Karinne Bessette, Coach Rob Fetters, Michael Murray, Conor Narovec and Alexa McDonald. (Virgil Shipley)
Deputies honored at luncheon
Receiving awards at the Knox County Sheriff’s Office luncheon are, from left, Detective Tom Bumpus, Detective Doug Turpen, Capt. David Shaffer, Detective Sgt. Roger Brown, Lt. Gary Rohler, Deputy Aaron Phillips and Deputy Dan Selby. (Submitted photo)
Deputies honored at luncheon
From left, Deputy Chuck Statler, Deputy Travis Thomas and Detective David Light were presented with awards during the Knox County Sheriff’s Office luncheon. (Submitted photo)
Production is the ‘best ever’
A holiday classic comes to life with Orange Barrel Production Company’s “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”. Shows are schedule for Friday at 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 110 E. Vine St. Tickets are available at the door. (Kenesha R. Beheler)
COTC Knox graduates first nursing class
Graduates of COTC Nursing program Winter 2010 are, from left, Heidi Boyd, Amy Colopy, Shell Conant, Loretta Darr, Deborah Geiger, Megan Haas, Amber Hibner, Darcy Horn and Nicole Stelze. (Submitted photo)
United Way thermometer heats up
Even with the cold temperatures, United Way of Knox County’s campaign thermometer continues to rise. On Thursday, Jen Odenweller, executive director, left, and Mike Haughton, campaign chair painted the thermometer up to 86 percent representing $602,00 of the $700,000 goal. Anyone who would like to learn more and make a tax-deductible contribution to support this LIVE UNITED effort should call United Way at 397-5721 or visit www.uwayknox.org. (Virgil Shipley)
Centerburg girls make history
Danville’s Corie Inverso blocks a shot attempt by Centerburg’s Stacy Fielding during Thursday’s game. (Bill Davis)
