Taking advantage of the nice weekend
On a warm sunny Sunday afternoon, it was cookout time for this group of friends at the shelter house at Foundation Park. From left are Rachel Peters, holding Jacob, 2; Melissa Vernon and her mom, Susie; Riley Bird, 6; Brittany Bird, 13; Josh Peters, and Christophers Bird, 5, just learning to skate board. (Virgil Shipley)
Christian communicators
These nine young people were chosen as the top debate speakers at the conclusion of the Christian Communicators of America speech and debate contest in Mount Vernon Friday and Saturday. Front row, from left, are Drew Martin, Nathan Putrich, Joseph Lanza and Richard Wilson. Standing, from left, are Isabelle Wilson, Jeff Geiser, Joseph Hahn, Caleb Putrich and Mason Wilkes. (Virgil Shipley)
Vintage car lovers tour Mount Vernon
The Copus Hill Model A Club poses for a group photo in the parking lot across the street from the Mount Vernon News. The Marion chapter of the Penn-Ohio Model A Club toured several sites in Mount Vernon, Saturday, including the News. (Alan Reed)
Soroptimist’s style show gets women thinking spring
Lockland Hoar is ready for summer in this outfit provided by Nicole Jordan’s. (Virgil Shipley)
