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  Baldridge indicted for attempted murder

  A Mount Vernon man was indicted on an attempted murder charge Monday after he struck a Danville police officer with his vehicle while eluding law enforcement during Sunday’s chase through Knox County.

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• New businesses taking shape

  A pizza parlor, auto detailing service, a real estate broker and a dentist are among the recent business openings in the Knox County area.

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• Centerburg man sued

  Samuel A. Thatcher of Centerburg has been sued by the mother of the girl involved in the sexual abuse case against him three years ago.

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• Sheriff: Jail should receive good rating

  The Knox County Jail will probably receive a 100 percent rating from the state jail inspector, Sheriff Dave Shaffer told the county commissioners Monday at their regular meeting.

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  Short, others recognized for commitment to children

  A number of individuals received special recognition at the Mount Vernon school board meeting on Monday, and out-going superintendent Steve Short was among that number.

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  Sousa Award recognizes outstanding young musicians

  Musical excellence was celebrated Monday afternoon when the Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon conducted its third annual John Philip Sousa Awards luncheon at The Alcove.

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Photos

• Short, others recognized for commitment to children

Short, others recognized for commitment to children×



Mary Lou Imel, left, and Jim Imel, right, were among the dozens of community members, collegues, staff, former staff, students and former students who attended Monday’s reception for retiring Mount Vernon school superintendent Steve Short. Photo by Pam Schehl

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• Sousa Award recognizes outstanding young musicians

Sousa Award recognizes outstanding young musicians×



Local recipients of the John Philip Sousa Award at Monday’s Kiwanis luncheon are, from left, Elijah Brown of Fredericktown, Hannah Smarr of Danville, Rebecca Russell of East Knox, Ali Socie of Centerburg and Ashleigh Williams of Mount Vernon. Photo by Alan Reed

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• Short, others recognized for commitment to children

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Wiggin Street Elementary kindergarten teacher Lori Zolman, left, presents a Behind the Scenes award to foster grandmother/volunteer Marge Kleer on Monday at the Mount Vernon school board meeting. Photo by Pam Schehl

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• Smith gets walk-off single for Fredericktown

Smith gets walk-off single for Fredericktown×



Fredericktown’s Matt Smith hits the game-winning single in the seventh inning of Monday’s Division III district semifinal at Worthington Kilboune High School while West Jefferson catcher Cameron Corner looks on. The Freddies won, 3-2. Photo by Bez Saciri

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• Freddies, Vikings lead award winners

Freddies, Vikings lead award winners×



The best athletes and coaches of the Mid-Buckeye Conference were honored at the annual spring banquet in Bellville. Winning awards are, front row from left, Northridge’s Bobbi Jones, Softball Coach of the Year; Northridge’s Kassie Davidson, Softball Player of the Year; Fredericktown’s Sarah Fowler, Girls Runner of the Year; Fredericktown’s Carolyn Webster, Girls Field Events MVP; and Fredericktown’s Bob Geiger, Boys Track Coach of the Year. Back row, from left, Loudonville’s Austin Carey, Boys Field Events MVP; Northridge’s Jeff Wilson, Baseball Coach of the Year; Centerburg’s Robert Hakes, Boys Runner of the Year; and Fredericktown’s Will Hartley, Boys Track Coach of the Year. Not pictured: Fredericktown’s Matt Smith, Baseball Player of the Year. Photo by Virgil Shipley

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• Trojans fall 1-0 to West Jefferson

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Centerburg Trojans second baseman Logan Eppich tags out West Jefferson’s Emily Stevenson while Centerburg shortstop Tasha Sears looks on in the second inning of their Division III district semifinal at Pickerington North High School.  Photo by Bill Davis

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• Blue Devils’ season ends in district semis

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Danville shortstop Kenton Mickley, left, makes a tag attempt on Worthington Christian’s Brian Fields (33) during their Division IV district semifinal baseball game Monday at Hilliard Darby. The Blue Devils lost, 2-1. Photo by Fred Main

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Sports

Smith gets walk-off single for Fredericktown

WORTHINGTON -- With one swing of the bat, Fredericktown center fielder Matt Smith became an instant hero.

Blue Devils'season ends in district semis

HILLIARD -- The Danville baseball team had its chances Monday.

Trojans fall 1-0 to West Jefferson

PICKERINGTON -- The Centerburg Trojans were in uncharted waters.

Jackets run out of steam, fall to Stallions

HILLIARD -- Sometimes, you run into a team that just doesn't make mistakes.

OHSAA competitive balance measure fails again

COLUMBUS -- For the third time, a vote to achieve competitive balance in high school sports failed to get by the Ohio High School Athletic Association member schools.

High School transfers no longer need to sit out year

COLUMBUS -- Student-athletes who transfer will no longer lose a full year of eligibility.

Obituaries

Jennifer A. Algire

MOUNT VERNON -- Jennifer A. Algire, 68, of Mount Vernon, died Sunday, May 19, 2013, at the Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon.

Debra A. Hammond

MOUNT VERNON -- Debra Ann "Debbie"Hammond, 62, of Yauger Road, Mount Vernon, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

M. Jean Sovine

MOUNT VERNON -- M. Jean Sovine, 83, of Mount Vernon, formerly of Putnam County, W.Va., died Sunday, May 19, 2013, at the Whispering Hills Care Center in Mount Vernon, surrounded by her loving family.

Marjorie J. Tyson

MOUNT VERNON -- Marjorie J. Tyson, 94, of North Catherine Street, Mount Vernon, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013, at her home.

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