Stations of the Cross
St. Vincent de Paul School eighth-graders participate in an re-enactment of the Stations of the Cross. The St. Vincent de Paul students and staff prayed the stations of the cross together every Tuesday morning during Lent. Pictured are, standing from left, Will Salvucci and Ryan Fitzgerald; kneeling in front is Michael Ziegman, Makayla Duffy, Rachael Fernandez; then from left kneeling are Parker Van Fossen, Layne McKinley, Sadie Brass, Logan Phillips; behind them, on the left, are Daniel Sarsfield and Cody Mundy. Not seen are Madison Hoag, Madison Powers, Derek Bielicki, Brant Caddick, Darrian Canter and Brett Copeland. (Submitted photo)
Jewish history in Knox County visited
From left, Nancy Hanson, Audrey Fenigstein, Professor Fred Baumann and moderator Jazz Glastra formed the panel for “Jewish Knox County,” a community discussion that was part of the “Visits” series, at Kenyon College, Thursday afternoon. (Chuck Martin)
Equestrian show to be Saturday
Emily Nutt of the Kenyon College Equestrian Team, rides TeePee at a recent open barn event in Gambier. The team will hold a free show on Saturday. (Submitted photo)
Helping out for Earth Day
Individuals at Creative Foundations in Mount Vernon created 50 unique shopping bags to be used at Kroger today in honor of Earth Day. Pictured, from left, are David O. of Creative Foundations; and Kroger employees Krista Noggle and Andy Jordan. (Submitted photo)
Truck upset near Brandon
This truck ran off Ohio 661 just north of Brandon about 2:40 a.m. today. When it rolled over, it struck and broke the utility pole at right, which fell across the driveway of the Danny Geiger home. Homer Fire Chief Randy King said the driver was not injured and there was no fuel spill. The Ohio State Highway Patrol did not have other details this morning. (Virgil Shipley)
A pretty spring day
The Cleveland Select Pear trees along East High Street are heavy with blossoms in the bright sun Thursday. They are described as ornamental trees, numbers of which have been planted around Mount Vernon. (Virgil Shipley)
Fredericktown Men’s Softball Tournament champs
The team Black/Gold won the third annual Fredericktown Men’s Softball Fundraiser Tournament on Sunday, beating NATE, 16-15, in eight innings. Front row, from left, Cody Simms, Steven Stillwell, Rick Carper, Jordan Burson, Shaun Keys, Jeff Mizer. Back row, Adam O’Bryan, Jeff Shaneyfelt, Johnny Burwell, Roy Scarbury, Mike Rine, Brad Leech, Kevin Clinedinst, C.J. Ruhl. Not pictured, Scott Burwell. (Submitted photo)
Jackson’s RBI spells win for MV
Mount Vernon’s Billy Jackson, right, listens to instruction from head coach Matt Smith before hitting the winning RBI single to defeat Hilliard Bradley, 2-1, in eight innings on Thursday. (Sue Swanson/Special to the News)
Jackets volleyball sweeps Gahanna
Mount Vernon’s Steve Barcus sets the ball during Thursday’s match with Gahanna. The Yellow Jackets won in three sets. (Fred Main)
Jackets volleyball sweeps Gahanna
Mount Vernon’s Ben Robinson, left, returns a serve while Bryan Downs, right, looks on during Thursday’s match against Gahanna. The Jackets won in three sets. (Fred Main)
