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  • February 28, 2011 3:50 pm EST
Yes, chips are necessary if you are going to be stuck at home by the weather. Jill Adams, like hundreds of others, went shopping for food Monday afternoon in anticipation of another winter storm. Adams was shopping at Kroger for her family — husband, son and daughter — stocking up in the event they were isolated in their country home west of Fredericktown.PublishedFebruary 1, 2011 U.S. Rep. Bob Gibbs, left, speaks to a crowd during a town hall meeting Monday at Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Thorne Performance Hall.PublishedFebruary 1, 2011 The village of Centerburg met on Monday night to discuss the proposed creation of a separate township. Knox County Auditor Jonette Curry was also present to talk about how village levies could be affected by the proposal.PublishedFebruary 1, 2011 Geography stumps some people, but not these students at Mount Vernon Middle School. They were the top finishers in the recent Geography Bee. Pictured, from left, are champion Austin Hulse, grade eight; and finalists Harrison Hux, grade six, and Harper Kerkhoff, grade seven.PublishedFebruary 1, 2011 While the engine was warming up and the defroster running Travis Patrick was the gentleman, clearing ice off the windshield of his wife Stephanie’s car, which was parked in front of their home on Greer Street. Stephanie had to drive to her job at a Westerville bank. Travis, who works at Ohio State University-Newark, has the day off.PublishedFebruary 1, 2011 These small tree limbs were blown down on Locust Street off North Sandusky Street on Tuesday night. Power lines are down in numerous places around the county, some of which were brought down by tree limbs.PublishedFebruary 2, 2011 The traffic light at the intersection of Park Street, Coshocton Avenue and Chestnut Street was out this morning. Drivers were pausing and looking before moving through the intersection. Drivers are reminded that, when a traffic light is inoperable, it should be treated as a stop sign.PublishedFebruary 2, 2011 Karen Lee, RN with the Knox County Health Department gives Tom Noonen, Mount Vernon a flu shot at the Health Department Medical Clinic.PublishedFebruary 2, 2011 Gavin DeWitt, of Centerburg, is in uniform with the Ohio AAA Blue Jackets. Later in February, his club will travel to Quebec to compete in the annual Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament.PublishedFebruary 2, 2011 Knox County has been full of pretty winter scenes like this one on Lower Gambier Road looking over the Kokosing River. However, driving remains hazardous on many of the side streets and back roads as ice continues to glaze over them. PublishedFebruary 3, 2011 Jeremy Weaver instructs students while balancing on a bozu. Weaver has taken on the challenge of putting local resident Mary O’Malley through the same training as an NHL player.PublishedFebruary 3, 2011 Kathryn Dessert and her husband, Steve, relax at the Floral Valley Community Center which served as a Red Cross shelter for those waiting for power to be restored to their home on Wednesday.PublishedFebruary 3, 2011 Mount Vernon High School student Alex Lambert uses Moodle to visit a virtual classroom on Thursday. A student-leader, he was also posting information on Facebook as well; inviting fellow students to Moodle and offering information and advice on how to log on and use the site effectively.PublishedFebruary 4, 2011 Knox County Animal Shelter volunteer Justine Kight plays with 2-year-old Tressell, one of the many dogs up for adoption at the shelter.PublishedFebruary 4, 2011 Utica’s Kelly Overton, right, tries to rip the ball away from Centerburg’s Stacy Fielding during Thursday’s game. The Trojans won, 51-46.PublishedFebruary 4, 2011 Featured speaker Tammy Joseph, left, talks with Wendi Lahmon following Friday’s Go Red for Women heart health luncheon.PublishedFebruary 5, 2011 A fire in a second-story apartment at 707 Harcourt Road was quickly extinguished by Mount Vernon Fire Department firefighters on Friday. The department received the call at 1:55 p.m. and found the apartment’s porch and kitchen on fire. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The American Red Cross Knox County Chapter assisted tenants Cody Walker and Brian Wolford with food, clothing and shelter.PublishedFebruary 5, 2011 Utica’s Jason Hoar attempts a shot while Fredericktown’s Max Miller, left, and Tyler Hathaway defend during Friday’s game. The Redskins fell to the Freddies, 31-30.PublishedFebruary 5, 2011 Danville’s Bryce Staats (15) goes up for a shot as Centerburg’s Nich Pitzer attempts to block it during their game Friday at Centerburg. Staats scored 28 points, but it wasn’t quite enough as Centerburg won, 63-59.PublishedFebruary 5, 2011 Mount Vernon’s Charlie Phillips has his eye on the basket in his return to the lineup Friday. The Yellow Jackets erased a 16-point deficit in the fourth period to defeat Hillard Bradley, 67-64.PublishedFebruary 5, 2011 Mount Vernon’s Ben Hoar drives to the lane in Friday’s game at Hilliard Bradley. The Yellow Jackets won, 67-64.PublishedFebruary 5, 2011 East Knox FCCLA members have launched a campaign to remind motorists to “Just Drive.” Students pictured here in their Just Drive T-Shirts are, first row, from left, Kyleigh Snyder, Krissy Stainer, Samantha Shepard, Liz Tullos, Baxter Westover, Colton Nichols and Eli Oliver. Second row, from left are, Brittanie Piar, Michaela Griffith, Thomas Nicholas, Morgan Groom, Maggie Douglas, Lindsey VanHoose, Stephan Zimmer and Charlie Lazarro. Third row, from left, are Jill Regal, Nicole Saunders, Adam Keaton, Elliot Taylor, Mitchell Faith, Brandon Beech and Wyatt Burns.PublishedFebruary 7, 2011 Damion Boyd, left, poses for a photo with Columbus Blue Jackets star Rick Nash at a recent photo shoot. Damion will be participating in the Blue Jackets Black Tie Style Show at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 24.PublishedFebruary 7, 2011 Mount Vernon’s Vaughn Wiester brought his famous jazz orchestra to the Memorial Theater, Sunday afternoon, to start the fundraising for a county music scholarship in Wiester’s name. The first recipient will be named in May.PublishedFebruary 7, 2011 Fredericktown’s Nash Cunningham goes up for the shot in Saturday’s game against Northridge. The Freddies won, 45-35.PublishedFebruary 7, 2011 Centerburg’s Mackenzie Stoyle cuts down the net following her team’s 67-26 victory over East Knox on Saturday. The win clinched the outright Mid-Buckeye Conference title.PublishedFebruary 7, 2011 James Smith, right, and Sarah Brown work on a display in preparation for the opening of Pat Catan’s Craft Center today. The store offers an array of supplies for arts and crafts, hobby, scrapbooking, jewelry making, decorations for parties and special occasions, custom framing and much more. The craft center is in Knox Village Square at 1550 Coshocton Avenue, and is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday; and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information contact Pat Catan’s at 392-0784.PublishedFebruary 8, 2011 First timers at the annual Danville Lions Club Raccoon Dinner were Mount Vernon residents Steve Davis, left, his daughter, Sara, and wife, Terri. “We wanted to try the racoon,” Terri said.PublishedFebruary 8, 2011 WNBA star and former Ohio State University basketball star Katie Smith, left, chats with Richard Snoke, Priest of St. Luke Catholic Church, at the Danville Lions Club Raccoon Dinner on Monday evening. Smith was the guest speaker at the dinner.PublishedFebruary 8, 2011 Jewish Chaplain Marc Bragin, left, from Kenyon College, shares a Torah with sixth-grade students at the Mount Vernon Middle School. The Torah was hidden during the Holocaust by a Catholic priest in the Ukraine and was brought to Kenyon in 2007. In this photo, Chaplain Bragin is showing the students how the Torah is read from right to left as Ben Delph holds the Torah open for the presentation. The presentation was used as a means to enrich the study of comparative religions which is part of the state standards for sixth-grade social studies.PublishedFebruary 8, 2011 Utica’s Tory Minton looks to pass while Newark Catholic’s Tia Brown defends during Monday’s game. The Redskins lost, 60-55.PublishedFebruary 8, 2011 St. Vincent de Paul’s Future City team earned second place in the 2011 Ohio Region competition held Jan. 15 at COSI. Pictured with their model moon city Tranquility are, from left, Will Salvucci, Sadie Brass and Parker Van Fossen. Not pictured, alternate Madi Powers.PublishedFebruary 9, 2011 The intersection of Division and Vine streets is an off-road lover’s delight with deep ruts and high mounds of frozen ice, snow and sludge. Motorists and pedestrians must use extreme caution when navigating through the area.PublishedFebruary 9, 2011 Utica’s Artie Douglas looks to pass during Tuesday’s game against Centerburg. The Redskins won, 52-36.PublishedFebruary 9, 2011 Mount Vernon’s Charlie Phillips, left, sails to the basket past Watkins Memorial’s Brady Coward while Brad Fenton, right, looks on in Tuesday’s game. The Yellow Jackets won, 79-45.PublishedFebruary 9, 2011 The newest members of the Utica Athletic Hall of Fame were honored during Tuesday night’s boys basketball game. From left, Todd Londot, Bobbi Hardbarger, Jon Hostasa and Tammy Robinson, the widow of honoree Jeff Robinson. PublishedFebruary 9, 2011 More than 100 East Knox community members attended Wednesday’s school board meeting. They are addressed by Roger Hardin, standing, assistant director of the Ohio Department of Education Office of Finance Program Services.PublishedFebruary 10, 2011 Eric Cellar, left, talks with Sgt. Johnathan Burke and Deputy Daniel Maurer of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office after Cellar’s residence was burglarized Monday morning.PublishedFebruary 10, 2011 Mount Vernon High School’s In The Know academic quiz bowl team includes, from left, Michael Murray, Josh Campbell, Conor Narovec and Joe Kasper, who will play a televised match against Worthington Kilbourne on Sunday at 1 p.m on WOSU TV. PublishedFebruary 10, 2011 The Lanning family will be featured on Lifetime’s “One Born Every Minute” series. Pictured are, from left, Michael, Carisa holding Jacob, Brian and Brittany.PublishedFebruary 10, 2011 The winners of the Young Musicians Competition will be featured during Saturday’s concert of the Knox County Symphony. The concert will be at 8 p.m. at Kenyon College’s Rosse Hall. From left are Carling Fitzsimmons, Daniel Harrison, Leah Ralston, Jordan Shremshock, Candace Jaymes and Lily Ann McBride. Not pictured is Kinsey Crow.PublishedFebruary 10, 2011 Mount Vernon wrestler Michael Lybarger, top, shown here competing in the finals of the 2007 state wrestling championship, is one of six members of the Mount Vernon Hall of Fame Class of 2011.PublishedFebruary 10, 2011 Fredericktown’s Courtney Jackson looks for an open lane while East Knox’s Kristin Boyd defends during Wednesday’s game. The Freddies won, 45-40, in overtime.PublishedFebruary 10, 2011 East Knox’s Hayley Gray makes a no-look pass while Fredericktown’s Jess Gable defends during Wednesday’s game. The Freddies won in overtime, 45-40.PublishedFebruary 10, 2011 Danville High School’s Mock Trial Team Black has won the opportunity to compete in a regional match to be held on Feb. 25. Pictured are, first row from left, Keeley Young, Morgan Sinnett and Katie Addair. Second row, from left, are Amanda Mickley, Brendan Urban and Molly Mickley. Not pictured, Anna Lamb, Marty Renemans and Mariah Cline.PublishedFebruary 11, 2011 Domenic Wolpe, Mount Vernon, had just gotten his 1989 Ford F-150 out of the shop after repairs when it caught fire this morning. His friend, Zack Taylor, Apple Valley, was driving the truck near Whispering Hill Care Center on Wooster Road when he saw smoke coming from under the hood. Mount Vernon firefighters quickly doused the fire but there is heavy damage under the hood. Wolpe said his truck is insured.PublishedFebruary 11, 2011 Susan Moreland, Kate Redfield and Richard McKinley in “No Sex Please, We’re British,” now playing at The Alcove.PublishedFebruary 11, 2011 Highland senior Shanay Gibson drives the ball past Pleasant defender Katey Holler in Thursday’s game. The Scots fell to the Spartans, 60-43.PublishedFebruary 11, 2011 Highland senior Kelsey Burt, center, is escorted to the court by her mother, Shannon Burt, and her father, David Burt, prior to Thursday’s Senior Night game against Pleasant.PublishedFebruary 11, 2011 Anna Mae Rhoads shows off her President’s Volunteer Service Award, presented by George W. Bush for Rhoads’ many years of volunteering at Shepherd Hill.PublishedFebruary 12, 2011 These Mount Vernon High School junior and senior girls will reign over the annual Forum Show on March 11,12 and 13 in the high school theater. Named Forum Queen is Ceejay Boyce, kneeling center. Her senior attendants are kneeling from left, Ronni Whisner, Ashley McCann, Jayne Barton and Janelle Bouchard. The junior attendants from left are Katie Piedo, Jordan Freshwater, Brianne Presley and Gracie Vining. PublishedFebruary 12, 2011 Mount Vernon’s Kate Reynolds is tied up by Big Walnut’s Julia Evans, left, and Megan Amos in Friday’s game. The Eagles beat the Jackets, 34-26.PublishedFebruary 12, 2011 Mount Vernon’s Brad Fenton prepares to take an important free throw while Riley Swanson, left, and Nathan Miller look on during Friday’s game. The Yellow Jackets defeated Big Walnut on the road, 52-40. PublishedFebruary 12, 2011 Mount Vernon’s Alex Miglin has her shot blocked by Big Walnut’s Jazmine Reed in Friday’s game. The Eagles won, 34-26.PublishedFebruary 12, 2011 Fredericktown’s Garrett Gatton jumps for the score while Johnstown’s Patrick Benton, left, and Matt Smith defend during Friday’s game. The Freddies won, 52-36, to clinch a share of the MBC championship.PublishedFebruary 12, 2011 Utica’s Levi Boyd shoots while Danville’s Shaun Durbin (2) defends during Friday’s game.PublishedFebruary 12, 2011 Roselyn Beery is interviewed by a Sunny 95 Radio crew. Beery was named on the 20 Outstanding Women You Should Know For 2011 by the radio station.PublishedFebruary 14, 2011 The Williams family, left to right, Josh, Woody Michelle, Jim and Brannon listens to Roger Yarman far right explain the use of an ice fishing rod at the Knox County Park District's ice fishing clinic. About 30 people enjoyed the clinic with sunshine and warm temperatures, at Wolfe Run Park, on Sunday afternoon. If temperatures rise as predicted this week local area ice will start to thaw and become dangerous to venture onto.PublishedFebruary 14, 2011 The Mount Vernon Music Lovers Jam brought out a couple of dozen musician Saturday afternoon at the First Congregrational Church. Among them was Hank Antill of Mount Vernon who closed his eyes while singing and picking an old-time love song.PublishedFebruary 14, 2011 Fredericktown’s Nolan Dilts, in red, ties up Northridge’s Drew Mullin in their 130-pound bout during their teams’ opening-round dual on Saturday. Dilts won the match, but Northridge went on to win the dual and ultimately finished second.PublishedFebruary 14, 2011 Danville’s Kate Walls takes the ball up the court while East Knox’s Josie Burwell keeps up during Saturday’s game. Walls ended the day with a team-high 24 points, adding five steals and three assists, as the Blue Devils upset the Bulldogs, 55-35.PublishedFebruary 14, 2011 Rust damaged support beams on this bridge on Thayer Road, just south of U.S. 36, west of Mount Vernon. The Knox County Engineer plans repairs as soon as possiblePublishedFebruary 15, 2011 Fredericktown’s Tony Lybarger drives the lane for the layup in Monday’s game against Cardington. The Freddies won, 52-31.PublishedFebruary 15, 2011 At Fredericktown’s boys basketball game on Monday night, three longtime volunteers were honored for their years of service. Art Dremann, left, has volunteered as the clock operator for football and basketball for 50 years. Dean Streby, middle, has handled officials for 52 years. And Jane Streby has kept the official Fredericktown scorer’s book for 40 years.PublishedFebruary 15, 2011 As pot holes appear Knox County Highway Department crews are out patching. Monday afternoon the Waterford Road northwest of Fredericktown was getting the attention as Tim Stortz shoveled cold mix into this big hole.PublishedFebruary 16, 2011 Mount Vernon City street crews were out filling potholes on Coshocton Avenue this morning. “We’re using cold patch right now,” explained Lori Watts, administrative assistant to David Carpenter, superintendent of the city streets department. “That’s all that’s available to work with right now. It won’t last but it should help. The asphalt companies will not be making the hot mix asphalt until sometime in April. We’re at their mercy.”Asphalt companies do not typically start producing the more permanent hot mix until the weather starts to get warmer.PublishedFebruary 16, 2011 Toby Baumann, right, of Mount Vernon Middle School was named this years Knox County Schools’ Spelling Bee Champion on Tuesday night. On left, runner-up, is Kyla Brayshaw of Danville Middle School. PublishedFebruary 16, 2011 Several companies were recognized for their workplace contributions to the United Way of Knox County. Representing those companies are, from left, Mike Haughton, Rolls-Royce; Valerie Sigman and Fred Burch, Ariel Corp.; Heather Brayshaw, First-Knox National Bank; Marsha Rinehart, Kokosing Construction Co.; and Deb Hawk, Mount Vernon Developmental Center/State of Ohio Combined Charitable Campaign. Not pictured were representatives of Jeld-Wen Windows & Doors and United Precast.PublishedFebruary 16, 2011 The United Way of Knox recognized a group of investors for their work with United Way throughout the year. The following representatives accepted the awards on behalf of their companies, from left, Kathy Swihart, Knox Community Hospital; Alan Reed, Mount Vernon News; Steve Oster, Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities; Ron Doup, American Electric Power; and Valerie Sigman, Mount Vernon Country Club.PublishedFebruary 16, 2011 Residents of the Whispering Hills Care Center on Wooster Road were presented with valentines by the Action Club of Knox County in a visit Saturday morning. Resident Heather Frary was surrounded by Action Club members, from left, Geremy Kerr, Matthew Haughton, Samantha Bissel, Jessica Bell, Cathy Mitchell and Deanna Hasty. The Action Club is for those with disabilities and is sponsored by the Mount Vernon Kiwanis Club.PublishedFebruary 16, 2011 Qade Lewis has been a Mount Vernon Police Officer only 18 months but he has impressed his peers and supervisors enough they voted him the Thomas Bartlett Award for 2010. The officer of the year award is named after the late long time Police Chief Thomas Bartlett. Accepting the award with Lewis Tuesday afternoon were his wife, Jeni, and their 10-month-old son, Cade.PublishedFebruary 16, 2011 East Knox’s David Judson shoots from inside the paint while Mansfield Christian’s Cory Durbin defends during Tuesday’s game. East Knox won, 67-50.PublishedFebruary 16, 2011 With the 47-degree weather this morning, elementary students at East School were very active on the playground before school started. These kids shooting hoops and playing tetherball in the background were having a good workout.PublishedFebruary 17, 2011 HopeNow is an organization dedicated to helping families of Knox County in need of household furnishings. Its collection warehouse, located on Mount Vernon Avenue, has shelves of furniture, linens and kitchen appliances, though the demand for twin beds and tables persist. PublishedFebruary 17, 2011 Marking the patterns for their stockings before sewing are members of Junior Girl Scout Troop 214, from left, Maygan Newcomb, Mayre Newcomb and Misty Roskowski.PublishedFebruary 18, 2011 Tonia Bennington Osborn will have a book signing for a children’s book she illustrated Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Paragraphs Bookstore.PublishedFebruary 18, 2011 Two-year-old Aadyn O’Rourke has the top down on his convertible and one hand on the wheel taking a drive in the warm weather Thursday morning. Along for the ride is his mom Danielle O’Rourke. They were cruising in Riverside Park.PublishedFebruary 18, 2011 Practical nursing student Richard Walton, right, receives a pin from Denise Ruza during Friday’s recognition ceremony.PublishedFebruary 19, 2011 Grimy East Vine Street got a good cleaning Thursday afternoon as city employee John May twisted his head around to check on the position of the rotary broom on the city’s street sweeper.PublishedFebruary 19, 2011 The Buckinghams will headline the Dan Emmett Music & Arts Festival with a live performance on Saturday, Aug. 13.PublishedFebruary 19, 2011 Kinsey Crow, at center, is the Central Knox County representative to the Distinguished Young Woman of Ohio scholarship program this week in Mount Vernon. Standing are her parents David and Robyn Crow. Pictured kneeling are her sister, Alyssa, 16, and brother, Jonathan, 10.PublishedFebruary 19, 2011 Olivia VanWinkle, at center, is the Greater Knox County Distinguished Young Woman who will participate in the state program in Mount Vernon this week. With her are her parents, Brian and Bonnie VanWinkle, and sister, Kaylee, 14.PublishedFebruary 19, 2011 Danville’s Bryce Staats takes the ball upcourt while East Knox’s Drew Faucett defends during Friday’s game. The Bulldogs won, 55-51.PublishedFebruary 19, 2011 Mount Vernon senior Daniel Kelly, center, is escorted to the court by his mom, Connie, and his dad, Mike, before Friday’s game. The Yellow Jackets lost to New Albany, 46-38, on Senior Night.PublishedFebruary 19, 2011 Mount Vernon senior Charlie Phillips attempts a layup while New Albany’s Tom Smotrich defends during Friday’s game. The Eagles won, 46-38.PublishedFebruary 19, 2011 Utica’s Artie Douglas gets fouled while attempting a shot during Friday’s game. The Redskins won, 42-36, to lock up second place in the Mid-Buckeye Conference.PublishedFebruary 19, 2011 These Distinguished Young Women won preliminary awards in Saturday’s opening ceremony at the Memorial Building. Service Above Self Leadership awards went to, from left, Michele Theodore, Northern Allen County, and Jessica Swope, Greater Marion County; $100 cash scholarships and a $300 cash scholarship for Taylor France, Greater Lucas County. The Zelkowitz Communication Award of a $100 cash scholarship was awarded to Kaylyn Johnston, Central Lucas County.PublishedFebruary 21, 2011 Distinguished Young Women stage manger Doug Clark checks over the book which holds all the pertinent information regarding each participant, her talent, any stage props, lighting and sound for the crew to make in the setting for each performance.PublishedFebruary 21, 2011 Humorist, writer and poet Brian Cleary, and author of the popular Words are CATegorical series, talks with students at Danville Elementary School. Cleary is leading writing workshops, making presentations and signing books this week at East Knox Elementary, Centerburg Elementary and Fredericktown Elementary. PublishedFebruary 21, 2011 2010 American History essay contest winners pictured are, in front, James Hull. Behind him, from left, are Aaron Strawser, then judge Jan Quinn, Clayton Ach, LeeAnn Vargo, Centerburg Elementary principal Chuck Davis, Caroline Wolford, Baileigh Laipply, Megan Ryan, Jarrod Fink, Mackenzie Webb, Courtney Melick, Lexi Mount and John Morgan, assistant principal, Centerburg Middle/High School.PublishedFebruary 21, 2011 Centerburg’s Robotics team held an open house on Sunday, Feb. 13, to introduce this year’s robot. Pictured are, first row from left, Anna Wolford, Calvin Shoop, Noah Orr, Austin Garber, Becca Trumble, Danni LeChard and Abby Altizer. Second row, from left, are, Kathryn Hebenthal, Alan Orr, Alek Borden, Bryce Trumble, Willis Fannin, Michael LeChard, Ian Jensen, Carrie Garber and Tyler Scowden.PublishedFebruary 21, 2011 Dental assistant Lisa Lazzaro, left, and Dr. Rudi As-Sanie, right, provide treatment for a patient during the Doctors with a Heart free day of dentistry at Danville Family Dental on Feb. 11.PublishedFebruary 21, 2011 Johnson Cochran of Mount Vernon was an automatic state qualifier in the 100-yard breaststroke with his third-place time of 59.57 at the Central District meet held Saturday at the McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion at The Ohio State University.PublishedFebruary 21, 2011 Highland’s Nick Godfrey looks to pass while Elgin’s Bryce Adams defends during Saturday’s game. Godfrey’s nine points and seven rebounds helped the Scots defeat the Comets, 63-58.PublishedFebruary 21, 2011 Highland’s Garrett Ulrey shoots over a sea of Elgin defensemen in Saturday’s game. The Scots won, 63-58, in their final game in the old Highland gym.PublishedFebruary 21, 2011 Highland grad Dave Denman attempts the symbolic last shot at the Highland gym following the Scots’ 63-58 win over Elgin on Saturday. Denman played in the very first game held in the gym back in 1962.PublishedFebruary 21, 2011 Customers were able to see a new side to Bob Evans as the store opened its new restaurant on the east end of Coshocton Avenue on Monday. The restaurant is a new prototype for the franchise. No information has been released regarding what is to become of the old restaurant.PublishedFebruary 22, 2011 This semitrailer was spinning its wheels Monday night as it tried to climb the hill on Public Square near the Curtis Hotel. The combination of ice and snow on the roads made driving conditions hazardous throughout Knox County.PublishedFebruary 22, 2011 Doug Banbury, vice president of enrollment and marketing at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, talked with Ohio Distingished Young Women, Olivia VanWinkle, Greater Knox County, right; and Alison Scudds, Greater Franklin County; and their host parents, Kim and Jack Atkinson, before dinner Monday evening in the President’s Dining Room at the university. Banbury explained what women can accomplish by telling the story of an early 1900s physican, Josephine Baker, who brought preventative medicine to infants in New York.PublishedFebruary 22, 2011 Emily WerlingPublishedFebruary 22, 2011 Andrea MercerPublishedFebruary 22, 2011 Alison ScuddsPublishedFebruary 22, 2011 Victoria FoxPublishedFebruary 22, 2011 Mount Vernon’s Riley Swanson will be one of several key players for the Yellow Jackets in tonight’s sectional semifinal against Westerville Central.PublishedFebruary 22, 2011 Distinguished Young Women Mallory Spence, Fairfield County, left; Allysun Mellick, Mansfield, Jillian Caudill, Morrow County; Taylor France, Greater Lucas County and Nicole Fairburn, Southern Allen County, learn about services offered by Knox County Head Start.PublishedFebruary 23, 2011 The 30 Ohio Junior Miss/Distinguished Young Women were guests of the Mount Vernon Rotary Club for lunch Tuesday at the Dan Emmett Conference Center. Vickie Sant, standing left, Rotary president-elect talked with, seated, from left Angica Dye, Central Marion County; Jillian Caudill, Morrow County; standing, from left, Kirsten Cockrell, Richland County; Nicole Rhodes, Lima; and Katherine Bokenkamp, Ashland County.PublishedFebruary 23, 2011 Knox County Career Center student chefs Kyle Olson and Kelly Brown came in second in the 2011 Culinary Affair with Pork Cook-off.PublishedFebruary 23, 2011 Fredericktown’s Katie Ruhl tries to score following a steal in the closing seconds of the first half on Tuesday. The Freddies fell to Northmor, 42-31.PublishedFebruary 23, 2011 Ramsey Breslin attempts to deadlift 585 pounds during the Danville Powerlifting Meet on Saturday. Breslin was not successful, and settled for second place.PublishedFebruary 23, 2011 Mount Vernon’s Ben Hoar accounted for a team-high 20 points as the Yellow Jackets fell to Westerville Central, 70-57, in Tuesday’s sectional semifinal game.PublishedFebruary 23, 2011 Only a pile of rubble remains from this house fire at 6626 Granville Road on Tuesday evening. Homer Fire Department Chief Randy King believes the fire was started by a propane explosion. The home was unoccupied at the time and was up for sale.PublishedFebruary 24, 2011 Walter Miller, left, executive chef with AVI Foodsystems at Kenyon College, will be one of many chefs working with Wolfgang Puck, right, for the Governor’s Ball for the Academy Awards Dinner to be held Sunday evening after the Academy Awards ceremony. This is Miller’s third year working with Puck’s catering service on the event.PublishedFebruary 24, 2011 A fire of undetermined cause damaged a garage and auto at 405 N. West St., just north of the Rolls-Royce plant, Wednesday afternoon.PublishedFebruary 24, 2011 Kicking off the Friday night program for the Distinguished Young Women of Ohio will be a rousing song and dance opening number. Practicing the steps are, from left, Keta Burke-Williams, Montgomery County; Kimberly Sausman, Northern Franklin County; Taylor Blaydes, Stark County; and Lisa Miller, Eastern Franklin County. PublishedFebruary 24, 2011 Country Club Retirement Campus resident Ray Frost was a host grandfather to the 30 Distinguished Young Women of Ohio for lunch Wednesday. From left are Natalie Mason, Elida; Kathryn Miller, Central Allen County; and Lindsey Brenkus, Bellville. The young women will be guests of the Soroplomist Club today at the Dan Emmett Conference Center.PublishedFebruary 24, 2011 Snow again stymied 18 wheelers on the Gay Street hill at East High Street this morning. Mount Vernon street department trucks put down sand and got them on their way. Two trucks were temporarily stuck at the same time but street crews put sand and salt under the wheels for traction.PublishedFebruary 26, 2011 Matt McClusky, left, and Route 13 Stop owner Tom Buchanan are ready to serve the public with Grocery, Deli and Carryout service.PublishedFebruary 26, 2011 The opening ceremony for the Knox County Career Center Training Facility for Health and Wellness was held Thursday evening. Preparing to cut the ribbon are, from left, LPN coordinator Jami Nininger, adult education director Jane Marlow and KCCC board member Ruby Miller.PublishedFebruary 26, 2011 The Mount Vernon Soroptomist Club hosted the 30 Ohio Distinguished Young Women for lunch Thursday. President Karen Rohler, at left, talks to, seated from left, Lauren Kahle and Kinsey Crow; and standing from left, Maggie Wheeler, Amanda Kuhlman, Jillian Smith and Ashton Cluts.PublishedFebruary 26, 2011 Mount Vernon’s Nate Fry, top, who came in first in the 189-pound weight class in last weekend’s sectional tournament, could become one of several state qualifiers.PublishedFebruary 26, 2011 KCCC Chef and Catering students prepared a buffet for those attending the open house.PublishedFebruary 25, 2011 Artwork from Clear Fork Local Schools.PublishedFebruary 25, 2011 This is only one of the pieces on display.PublishedFebruary 25, 2011 KCCC superintendent Bernie Pachmayer reveals future plans for expansion.PublishedFebruary 25, 2011 Students in the nurses aide program practice clinical skills in the new KCCC Educational Training Facility for Health and Wellness.PublishedFebruary 25, 2011 Still more work by local artists.PublishedFebruary 25, 2011 Adult education director Jane Marlow with a plaque dedicating the new facility.PublishedFebruary 25, 2011 Artwork from schools throughout the county was on display at the open house.PublishedFebruary 25, 2011 The very first Distinguished Young Woman of Ohio is Central Knox County’s 2011 Junior Miss, Kinsey Crow, front row. She is joined in the second row, by, from left: First runner up, Victoria Fox of Wayne County; second runner up Olivia Van Winkle, Greater Knox County; program finalist Keta Burke-Williams, Montgomery County; and program finalist Kimberly Sausman, Northern Franklin County.PublishedFebruary 27, 2011 Preliminary winners in the Distinguished Young Women Program on Friday evening are front, Jillian Smith, Mahoning County, Spirit Award; back row, Be Your Best Self winners, Victoria Fox, Wayne County, overall winner; and finalists, Natalie Mason, Elida, and Kinsey Crow, Central Knox County.PublishedFebruary 27, 2011 This image from surveillance video released Friday night shows the suspect of the bank robbery at First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Centerburg.PublishedFebruary 27, 2011 Mount Vernon High School’s speech and debate team fared well in the Marshall University Invitational Tournament held on Feb. 4 and 5, coming home with several trophies. Pictured are, first row, from left, Sarah Bertschy and Lindsey Studebaker. Second row, from left, are Alexis Szenas, Nicole Moore, Kirk Menapace, Arie Alvarado, Cynthia Mackie and Ruthanne Bandy. Third row, from left, are Rochelle Salazar, Trent Grohe, Chelsea Kempton, Stephen Rowe and Coach Jeff Gottke.PublishedFebruary 27, 2011 Mount Vernon junior Johnson Cochran, is shown in action Friday in the 100-yard breaststroke preliminaries at the 2011 Ohio State Swimming Championships, held at the C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton. Cochran finished 18th in the event with a time of 1:00.24 to miss the finals.PublishedFebruary 27, 2011 East Knox’s Cade Mickley, left, and Centerburg’s Daniel Colopy wrestle each other in the 130-pound flight of the Division III District tournament Friday in Coshocton. Mickley posted a 9-7 victory.PublishedFebruary 27, 2011 Mount Vernon’s Kyle Horner, bottom, rolls up Teays Valley’s Travis Luft during their second round match in the 140-pound weight class in Friday’s district tournament. The referee, however, counted Horner’s shoulders to the mat.PublishedFebruary 27, 2011 Fredericktown’s Nash Cunningham steps up to attempt what would become the game-winning free-throw in the Freddies’ 52-49 playoff victory over West Jefferson on Friday.PublishedFebruary 27, 2011 Fredericktown’s Cody McGuire has River Valley’s Clay Rollison in an awkward position during their 189-pound match Friday in the Division III District tournament at Coshocton. McGuire won the match, 12-3.PublishedFebruary 27, 2011 PublishedDecember 31, 1969 PublishedDecember 31, 1969 PublishedDecember 31, 1969 PublishedDecember 31, 1969 PublishedDecember 31, 1969 PublishedDecember 31, 1969 PublishedDecember 31, 1969 PublishedDecember 31, 1969 PublishedDecember 31, 1969 The first Distinguished Young Woman of Ohio is Central Knox County’s 2011 Junior Miss, Kinsey Crow, front row. She is joined in the second row by, from left, first runner-up, Victoria Fox of Wayne County; second runner-up Olivia Van Winkle, Greater Knox County; program finalist Keta Burke-Williams, Montgomery County; and program finalist Kimberly Sausman, Northern Franklin County.PublishedFebruary 28, 2011 Kinsey Crow, center, is the 2011 Distinguished Young Woman of Ohio. With her are her parents David and Robyn Crow.PublishedFebruary 28, 2011 Jelloway Creek flows north to south in eastern Knox County and flooded every road it crossed this morning. A wide section of Orange Hill Road was under water this morning. Farther south, Jelloway Creek also flooded Ohio 205 north of Danville.PublishedFebruary 28, 2011 Center Run that courses north to south through the east side of Mount Vernon was running high and swift this morning. This scene is looking south from the Vine Street bridge.PublishedFebruary 28, 2011 Old Mansfield Road, between Knox Lake and Ohio 95, was closed early this morning due to large-scale flooding. Intense flooding throughout the county utilized all the road closed signs from the Knox County Highway garage.PublishedFebruary 28, 2011 Mount Vernon’s Collin Riley, left, takes down Groveport-Madison’s David Reynolds during their championship semifinal match in Saturday’s district tournament. Riley won by decision, 5-2, to clinch a spot in this weekend’s state tournament.PublishedFebruary 28, 2011 Mount Vernon’s Jordan Montgomery, right, looks for advice during his consolation semifinal match against Dublin Coffman’s Matt Muncrief in Saturday’s district meet. Muncrief won by decision, 8-5, sending Montgomery to eventually land a fifth-place finish.PublishedFebruary 28, 2011 Centerburg’s Jimmy Alexander, top, is one of three wrestlers from area Mid-Buckeye Conference schools to qualify for this weekend’s state tournament.PublishedFebruary 28, 2011 Utica’s Nate Wyscarver sets up for the shot while Granville’s Scott Owen defends during Saturday’s game. The Blue Aces won, 50-42, knocking out the Redskins.PublishedFebruary 28, 2011 Kokosing Gap Trail trestlePublishedMarch 1, 2011 Kokosing Gap Trail parking lotPublishedMarch 1, 2011 Old Mansfield Road, between Knox Lake and Ohio 95, was closed early this morning due to large-scale flooding. Intense flooding throughout the county utilized all the road closed signs from the Knox County Highway garage.PublishedMarch 1, 2011  PublishedMarch 1, 2011  PublishedMarch 1, 2011  PublishedMarch 1, 2011  PublishedMarch 1, 2011  PublishedMarch 1, 2011 Jelloway Creek flows north to south in eastern Knox County and flooded every road it crossed this morning. A wide section of Orange Hill Road was under water this morning. Farther south, Jelloway Creek also flooded Ohio 205 north of Danville.PublishedMarch 1, 2011 Center Run that courses north to south through the east side of Mount Vernon was running high and swift this morning. This scene is looking south from the Vine Street bridge.PublishedMarch 1, 2011 Water was extremely high at the campground area of Kokosing Reservoir on Monday. PublishedMarch 1, 2011 The Kokosing River was nearly over its banks and the viaduct Monday afternoon. Some tree branches can be seen stuck in the viaduct on the right.PublishedMarch 1, 2011 The culverts under Apple Valley Drive at the north end of Apple Valley Lake struggled to keep up with the flood waters Monday. Water eventually washed over the road and county crews were checking the road for erosion this morning.PublishedMarch 1, 2011
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