Mount Vernon News^{March 31, 2011 Image Gallery}

Spring snow

The large wet snowflakes that fell Wednesday afternoon clung to limbs and bushes creating lovely scenes around Knox County. Tree limbs and bushes around the former Beam Home on East High Street, now home of the law firm of Zelkowitz, Barry & Cullers, were heavy with snow in this old-fashioned portrait.  (Virgil Shipley)

Frozen solid

This photo taken Tuesday morning, in addition to the 2 inches of snow that fell in Mount Vernon on Wednesday, are indications that winter is still holding on in cental Ohio. The water fountain in front of the Knox County Career Center is still carrying a good load of ice from the cold nights.  (Virgil Shipley)

AARP provides free tax assistance at library

Director of the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County John Chidester, left, and AARP volunteer Bob Noell review tax booklets while waiting for Noell’s next client for tax assistance.  (Submitted photo)

Centerburg’s Simpson: ‘It’s time’ to step down

Jim Simpson watches his Centerburg Trojans take on Africentric in the 2011 district semifinals. After more than 30 years, Simpson is stepping down from coaching.  (News file photo)

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