Givens Grove was dedicated Friday in recognition of Doug Givens’ preservation efforts. Pictured at the dedication rock, and in front of a 300-year-old white oak tree, are, from left, Susan Givens, Jamie Hamm, 3-month-old Cleland Givens, Sarah Givens Hamm, Doug Givens and Jeff Givens. (Photo by Pam Schehl)
From left, Jim Gibson, Richard Murray and Suzanne Cochran were three of the people honored as the 2011 Volunteers of the Year by the city. Also honored was Ian S. Watson, but he was not present to receive his award. (Photo by Chuck Martin)
More than 500 rubber ducks were dumped into the Kokosing River as part of a Heritage Center Association’s funraiser. The first duck to the viaduct was the winner. (Photo by Chuck Martin)
AEP Executives visited a preschool classroom and presented Peg Tazewell, Knox County Head Start executive director, a check for $10,000. (Photo by Submitted photo)
Centerburg’s Chase Cochran gets a big gain against the Loudonville Redbirds on Friday. Centerburg won, 49-48. (Photo by Joshua Morrison)
Danville’s Bryce Staats falls forward for a touchdown against the Northridge Vikings on Friday. Danville won, 50-6. (Photo by Geoff Cowles)
Fredericktown defenders Cody McGuire (22), Kirby Brandenburg (66) and Logan Smith stop East Knox running back Mason Lyon during Friday’s game. The Bulldogs managed just 30 total yards in Fredericktown’s 10-8 win. (Photo by Bill Davis)
Highland’s Jason Mavis (62) leads the way for Michael Halpin during Friday’s game against Buckeye Valley. The Scots fell, 44-14. (Photo by Joshua Morrison)
Highland’s Michael Halpin gives his Buckeye Valley opponent an accidental knee to the face during their game Friday. Buckeye Valley won, 44-14. (Photo by Joshua Morrison)
Woosley Masonry and Concrete won the Fall 8 & Under Softball tournament on Sunday, after winning the regular season title earlier. Team members are, front row from left, Kendall Pooke, Emma Stokes, Chloe Crawford and Joleigh Burson; second row, coach Michelle Ohde, Olivia Davidson, Rilee Barker, Kaitlyn Tenzos, Caitlyn Kirkwood, Kaitlyn Merrillat, Brynn Lavan, Stella Bainbridge and coach Greg Lavan. Not pictured: Malaya Smith and head coach Candace Merrillat. (Photo by Submitted photo)
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