National Champ at Arnold Classic
Malaya Sherman, 7, a student at Pleasant Street Elementary school in Mount Vernon, won first place and National Champion status at the Arnold Classic U.S. Sprirt Nationals for her individual mini nontumbling routine. Malaya represented Ohio Cheer Explosion gym in Lexington in the competition. Pictured with Sherman is her coach, Alice Dunfee. (Submitted Photo)
New bridge taking shape
The new bridge on Banning Road at the intersection of Lover’s Lane is starting to get its legs. Five pilings are being driven to a friction fit into the ground to support each end of the bridge. The new bridge will be 79 feet long and 28 feet wide. It is of prestressed concrete box beam construction with a concrete deck. The cost is $272,250. Completion date is July 15. (Virgil Shipley)
Opposition to SB5 voiced at unity vigil
Joe Rugola, right, with microphone, speaks to a large crowd on Public Square, Wednesday, during a rally against proposed Senate Bill 5. (Virgil Shipley)
Recycling options abundant in county
The recycling center at the south edge of Fredericktown near the Police Station is a busy place. A steady stream of citizens bring their paper, glass and other recyclable materials to the center. Clarence Frye, left, and his daughter, Mariah, unload cardboard they have saved and folded for recycling. (Virgil Shipley)
CHS to present comedy
The cast of Centerburg High School’s production of “The Curious Savage” includes, front row, from left, Amanda Karr, Melody Maxwell, Becca Trumble; second row, Lindsey Heldenbrand, Eleni Teegarden; and third row, Austin Nininger, Evan Schorr, Abby Altizer, Brady Mathias, Logan Rennie and Bryce Trumble. (Submitted photo)
