Mount Vernon News^{March 26, 2011 Image Gallery}

Students receive development credit

Students in the early childhood education program at the Knox County Career Center participated in a training seminar conducted by the Ohio Department of Education. Pictured are, from left, KCCC student Alisha Kessler, ODE instructor Erin Jackson and KCCC student Rebecca Boggs.  (Pam Schehl)

100th anniversary

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the National Exchange Club the Exchange Club of Mount Vernon/Knox County donated $500 to Children’s Connection. The check was presented to Gail Lyall, left, director of the Children’s Connection, by Exchange Club President Dodie Melvin. Friday’s program also included a short history of the local club presented by past president Bruce Malek. The Exchange Club is a service organization promoting Americanism and child abuse prevention.  (Virgil Shipley)

Four MV Cub Scouts earn Arrow of Light Award

Local Cub Scouts receiving the Arrow of Light are, standing, Marcus Brokaw and Ryan Tarr; and seated, Seth Lawhon and Max Chandler.  (Submitted photo)

Electrical issues cause fire

Firefighters from the Eastern Knox County Joint Fire District carried out a refrigerator and other kitchen equipment after a fire in this home on Lepley Road, Friday morning.  (Virgil Shipley)

New coach, same goals for Yellow Jackets

Mount Vernon pitcher Ben Hoar will anchor a pitching staff that could help carry the Yellow Jackets far in the 2011 season.  (News file photo)

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