Image gallery October 27, 2011 · 13 images · Photo Store

The contractors are in the preliminary stages of rebuilding North McKenzie Street between East Sugar and East Hamtramck streets. The pipe is for new sewer and water lines. The work is expected to be completed this year. (Photo by Virgil Shipley)

A Community Development Block Grant has made it possible to refurbish North Mulberry Street between Burgess and Pleasant streets. Mount Vernon City Engineer Cameron Keaton said new curbs, gutters and sidewalks are being built. Small’s Asphalt has the contract for $53,283. Keaton said the grant was for $64,885, so addition sidewalks will be replaced with the extra money. (Photo by Virgil Shipley)

Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps veteran Francis Constantikes of Mount Vernon carried a picture of her late husband with her during her visit to the World War II Memorial Saturday and had her picture taken at the spot where the action at the bridge at Remagen is commemorated. That was one of the places Theodore Constantikes was at during his service with the 42nd Infantry Division. (Photo by Photo submitted)

Pearl Frye, left, a World War II veteran living in Knox County, participated in the Honor Flight, Saturday, to visit the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. While at the memorial, she, as well as Francis Constantikes, had the opportunity to speak with former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole, right, also a World War II veteran. (Photo by Photo submitted)

I-beams that will brace the north wall of the Buchwald Center are being welded to brackets bolted into the wall. The wall was against the old Kresge building that burned last fall and needed to be stabilized. The beams will go 8 feet undergound and be covered with cement to keep the brick wall secure. Panels with a white brick pattern will go over the beams to match the rest of the building. (Photo by Virgil Shipley)

Sixteen Centerburg High School juniors and seniors were inducted into the National Honor Society last week. Students must have a 3.5 grade point average to be eligible for membership. Seated, from left, are Paige Bennett, Alex Losego and Jessica Pitzer, all seniors, Stacy Fielding, Kayley Jayjohn and Tristen Simpson. Standing from left are Anna Wolford, Felicia Smith, Aaron Katzeman, Lindsay Mapes, Shelby Wade, Bailee Burke, Lindsey Daniels, Ali Socie and Amelia Holt. Not pictured is senior Austin Garber. (Photo by Virgil Shipley)

Awards for Employer of the Year were presented this morning to Sanoh, Jeld-Wen and The Laurels at the New Hope Industries annual employer recognition breakfast at the Dan Emmett Conference Center. Pictured are front row, from left, Norma Johnson, housekeeping employee at The Laurels; Deb Amore, director of housekeeping; Vicki Carney, human resources manager at Sanoh; Darrell Finck, assistant plant manager at Sanoh; and Terri Pribonic, NHI community employment services manager. Back row, Bill Kershner, NHI production manager; A.J. Stout, administrator at The Laurels; and Brad Hunter, general manager at Jeld-Wen. (Photo by Alan Reed)

The Mount Vernon boys cross country team was honored at a banquet at the high school on Tuesday. From left, Thadius Skillman, rookie of the year; Jake Kight, senior mentor; Jared Pryor, Most Improved; Ben Neilson, Honorary Captain; Calvin Lortie, Team Captain, fourth-year varsity; and Perry Studebaker, All-OCC Honorable Mention, Most Valuable Runner. (Photo by Submitted photo)

The senior class of the Yellow Jacket football team will participate in its final walk through practice tonight in preparation for Friday’s Senior Night game against New Albany. Pictured, front row, from left, are Steven Shannon, CJ Atherton, Ryan Goetzman, Cole Shoemaker, Micah Cormier, Ceth Miller and AJ Smith; back row, from left, Will Lawson, Jake Smith, Leevi Stump, Bradley Fenton, Shawn Maxwell, Tyler Harman and Chad Clements. (Photo by Samantha Scoles)

Highland’s Heather Thacker smashes home the winning point in Wednesday’s district semifinal against Granville. Cassie Brown (4) and Kam Terry look on. (Photo by Bill Davis)

Highland’s Heather Thacker (15) and Sam Zuber block a shot by Granville’s Logan Holthaus while Sophia Hutras (16) looks on during their district semifinal on Wednesday. (Photo by Bill Davis)

Centerburg's Stacy Fielding, center, hits the ball while Macy Michel (3) and Jordan Fulks look on during Wednesday's district semifinal against Fairbanks. (Photo by Geoff Cowles)