Martial Arts Open youth champs
Two local atheles placed in their respective tournaments at the Mid Ohio Martial Arts Open on March 12 in Mansfield. Kianna Saunderman, left, won fourth place in her division, while Nathan McCullough won third place. Both are students in Mount Vernon. (Photo Submitted)


Yellow Jackets fight for four sets, fall to St. Charles
Mount Vernon’s Chris Omahan sets the ball while head coach Alan Cassell looks on during Monday’s match. The Yellow Jackets lost to St. Charles in four sets. (Fred Main)


DeWine looks to improve crime lab
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, right, talks with New Directions Mary Hendrickson in the kitchen of the New Directions Domestic Abuse Shelter on Monday. DeWine toured the facility and found out about the organization’s programs during his visit here as part of Crime Victims Awareness Week. (Chuck Martin)


