Baby GirlDarlana and Mike Lytle announce the birth of their first child, Sophia Marie Lytle. She was born at River Park Hospital Aug. 8 weighing 6 pounds, 9.5 ounces. Her grandparents are Doug and Vickie Maynard of Lancaster and Annie Moffitt and David Lytle. Baby BoyBraxton Jacob Templeton was born to Perri Ann Neal and…

By Jim Miller / Columnist Dear Savvy Senior,My husband and I are both nearing our 60s and are looking to make some changes to our home, or to move to a different house. Our youngest child recently graduated from college and moved out, and we think now is a good time to do it. We…

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar / Columnists Dear Annie: I am a 68-year-old widow, and I care very much for a 68-year-old divorced gentleman. We don’t want to get married because it would upset our families, and there also are financial considerations against it.“Dennis” and I both feel a strong sexual need for each…

Hickory Creek FCEC met at the Extension office Sept. 1 with Beulah McBee presiding.Vicki Gibbs read “Eagle Wings” and read from Isaiah 40:31. She also gave a demonstration on decorating at the fair.McBee called the meeting to order with the “Pledge of Allegiance.” Roll call was answered with “My favorite part of the fair.”Sandra Houston…

GAFFIN Mary Katherine Stone Gaffin celebrated her 90th birthday Sept. 13 with family members. The celebration was held at the Viola home where she was born and where she was married on April 17, 1938.Celebrating the milestone birthday with her was husband W.C. “Red” Gaffin, their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mary Virginia Cook became the bride of J.D. Wilson, Jr. on June 25 at The Inn at Harvest Farms. The 6 p.m. double-ring ceremony was officiated by Bro. Paul Roberts. Mary Virginia Cook became the bride of J.D. Wilson, Jr. June 25 at The Inn at Harvest Farms. The 6 p.m. double-ring ceremony was officiated…

By Duane Sherrill / Columnist Talk about a team that can’t catch a break.The Warren County Pioneer players may need to each carry a rabbit’s foot in their pads given the events of this past Friday night.Those of you who were in Tullahoma saw the most improbable play I’ve witnessed in years as the Wildcats…

By R.B. FALLSTROM / AP Sports Writer ST. LOUIS — A Super Bowl rematch from 2000 might not hold much cache for the Tennessee Titans. Coach Jeff Fisher asked for a show of hands at a team meeting and only five went up. “The Super Bowl was eons ago,” said offensive tackle Brad Hopkins, one…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Pioneer quarterback Josh Paz (7) is stuffed after gaining just one yard on fourth-and-3 on Warren County’s final offensive play in Friday night’s 20-17 road loss at Tullahoma. (Dale Stubblefield photos) TULLAHOMA — The Pioneer football team came two yards short of their shot at…

By Chuck Shepherd / Columnist Government in Action Government Service Is Tougher Than You Think: City council member Yvonne Lamanna, 58, filed a worker compensation claim earlier this year against the city of Penn Hills, Pa., when she suffered a severe back injury as she took her seat at the Feb. 7 council meeting. And…