SKELTON Vonda Skinner Skelton, South Carolina playwright, short story writer and novelist, will be at Magness Library, March 2-4, for a series of events.Skinner, who is the author of two mystery novels for young people ? ?Bitsy and the Mystery at Tybee Island? and ?Bitsy and the Mystery at Amelia Island? ? will conduct writing…

Charles W. Johnson photo Dental hygienist Erin Brownyard shows West Elementary kindergartner Kade McCormick the art of flossing as part of a Dental Health Month demonstration at the school. Brownyard is an employee of local dentist Dr. Brian Himelwright.

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A woman who ripped off TennCare by forging prescriptions on the public library computer was sentenced to serve three years.The defendant, Melody Richards, entered guilty pleas before Circuit Court Judge Bart Stanley on Wednesday to charges of prescription fraud and TennCare fraud. She was instructed…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A man accused of violating his probation maintains he was never on probation at all but instead is the victim of mistaken identity since he was reportedly living in Mexico when the person in question was arrested.The defendant, Carlos Perez, speaking through an interpreter Tuesday,…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A Mt. Leo woman was sentenced to 180 days behind bars for her part in a methamphetamine lab found inside her home in 2004.The defendant, Mary Susan Pearsall, 50, was ordered to serve 180 days of an eight-year sentence, pay $2,000 plus costs and perform…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A 48-person docket was heard Thursday by Judge Larry Ross in General Sessions Traffic Court.Included in court action: Cristobal Martinez was ordered to serve 135 days of an 11-month, 29-day sentence, pay $650 plus costs and forfeit his driver?s license for two years for second-offense…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Ten people were sentenced Wednesday by Judge Bart Stanley in Circuit Court criminal division.Included in circuit sentencings: Jimmy Yates was directed to serve 120 days of a five-year sentence and make restitution for aggravated burglary, theft and fraudulent use of a credit card. Jeremy W.…

By LISA HOBBS / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard LLEWELLYN February has been a good month for Herb Llewellyn.After ?resigning? last month, he has been hired twice this month. That?s good news for Llewellyn, but things just don?t seem to be adding up correctly for the city of McMinnville.Llewellyn officially resigned Jan. 24 after…

If you have questions about Warren County, we have answers. The annual Warren County Fact Book has arrived and it?s packed with all the vital information you need to know about this community.Want to join a car club to show off your vintage vehicle? Information on the McMinnville Cruisers is listed on page 24.Have a…

Elaine Smart and Rob Bernhardt can?t help but smile looking at plates loaded with hot dogs before last year?s hot dog eating contest. If you?d like to visit the Southern Standard for a free hot dog or BBQ sandwich during our customer appreciation day this Friday, you?re more than welcome.If you?d like to see how…