These luminary bags stretched down the streets of Millstone, Westwood, Club and Southridge during the early evening Saturday. The "Luminary Hood Project" was sponsored by the Neighborhood Watch program, which started in the area in August 2010. Leslie Franz and Marla Dague came up with the idea of the hood project and are hoping to make it a yearly event. (Photo by John Seavolt)
Lt. Toby Smith is the new Commander of the Ohio State Patrol Post at Mount Gilead. He assumed the duties Jan. 1. (Photo by Virgil Shipley)
The Harry W. Rine Community Service Award was presented to Brenneman Lumber at the Glenn A. Gallagher Centre New Year's Eve Gala. The honor is awarded annually to an individual, business, group or company, whose achievements, contributions, service and leadership positively impacted the city of Mount Vernon and greater community. Pictured from left, are, Meredith Tiller, Rine's daughter; Michelle Romans, Rine's granddaughter; Doug Brenneman Jr; Linda Lamson, CEO of the Ohio Eastern Star Home; Charlie Brenneman; and Doug Brenneman Sr. (Photo by Submitted photo)
Business has ceased at 84 Lumber at 665 Harcourt Road. The business closed Monday morning for financial reasons after more than 20 years at this location. (Photo by Virgil Shipley)
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