Letter to the Editor TO THE EDITOR: It is a sad day in Warren County when one cannot contact one?s child without being charged for a crime. In this matter, it was decided upon a guilty charge of trespassing (due to the fact I would not hire an attorney to argue a point that should…

Letter to the Editor TO THE EDITOR: I know I speak for many regarding trash on the roadside. My wife and I donned our disposable rubber gloves and picked up Christmas wrappings, gift boxes, soda cans, empty cigarette packs, etc., along the sides of Wilson Road a week after Christmas. A neighbor and her children…

Give me a break on this collection of refugees and retirees the city has been parading through its interview room for what seems like the past millennium looking for the ideal city administrator. It has long puzzled me why we have to look far and wide for a city administrator when we?ve got some good…

In a continuing theme for plants that do well in wet locations, this week?s plant of the week also has winter color. Like Dusty Zenobia and Winterberry holly, Red Twig Dogwood can be found in the wild in swamps, low meadows and riparian zones and is often one of the first shrubs to invade wet…

Warren County farmers and landowners who have participated in the Direct/Counter Cyclical Program (DCP) are reminded that the enrollment period for 2007 began in October, 2006 and continues through June 1, 2007. The DCP program began in 2002 and will end September 30, 2007. Warren County Executive Director Steve Stubblefield says that there are approximately…

Mark Halcomb Here are some new or almost new cultivars or hybrids of magnolias that bear knowing about. I have seen very few of these and only know what was written in the catalogs or magazine articles where I found them. Some might be good enough to consider adding to your inventory. If you grow…

J. Dale Beaty The weather man says we?ll have a few pretty days this week and after all the rain, they?ll be a welcomed change. I know many folks who are already thinking about spring. I know that I am. However, we dont need to get in too big of a hurry to start planting…

Baby Boy Ryder Warren Alford, son of Mandy and Josh Alford of Morrison, was born Nov. 22 at River Park Hospital. The infant weighed 8 pounds and is joined by sister, Keyleigh Alford. Grandparents include Richard and Kathy Moore of Manchester, Susie and Jess Finney of Decherd, and Cindy Adcock of Manchester. Baby Girl Laura…

Forbidden love, intrigue, and romance are central themes in Nashville Opera?s production of Charles Gounod?s Romeo and Juliet. Based on Shakespeare?s play, Gounod?s opera includes exciting sword fights, lush arias, and an enduring romantic story- ideal for St. Valentine?s Day. The company will offer three evening performances at 8 p.m.: Fri., January 26, Fri., February…

It’s cold outside and that means hot and hearty foods are the centerpieces of many people’s dinner menus. As such, stews, soups, chili and roasts are ideal options to consider. What’s more, cooking these simple recipes in a slow cooker can make easy work of a delicious and filling meal. For those who need some…