By Jim Mullen A few years ago, there was a news story about a guy who started selling bottled water for dogs. I told my friends that dogs loved it because the water probably came from his toilet. They say man is the only animal that can laugh. I say man is the only animal…

Letter to the Editor TO THE EDITOR: In today’s time, you shoot and kill a human life, in front of witnesses, and you get not much more than a slap on the hand in court. But shoot a dog or cat in front of witnesses and you’re facing several years in prison. I think we…

By James Clark I am perpetually answering the question of why the Standard charges a subscription fee to gain access to our Web site. It’s a question I answer on seemingly a weekly basis. It’s frequently pointed out that other newspapers have free Web sites while the Standard has the audacity to charge. The reason…

With over 6,000 patrons attending the fair last year, the 18th annual White Oak Crafts Fair is expected to attract record crowds on Sept. 8-9. This juried event celebrates the traditions of split white oak basketmaking and chairmaking that have earned Woodbury the title of ‘Basketmaking Capital of Appalachia.’ The fair takes place along the…

Parenting is often akin to a juggling act. For single parents going it alone, it can sometimes seem like juggling with one hand. In general custody hearings, women tend to win full custody of children more often than men. As such, many support groups for single parents are geared toward women. Men with full custody…

By Margaret Hobbs The 10th annual Antique Quilt Show will be enjoyed at the Warren County A&L Fair Saturday, Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; and Sunday, Sept. 9 from 1 – 4 p.m. at the colorful display in the Fairfield Village courthouse. To enter your heirloom, take it to the courthouse Friday,…

Baby Girl Marely Yumalay Becerril Dominguez was born July 14 at River Park Hospital weighing 6 pounds, 6 ounces. The little miss is the daughter of Marisol Becerril Recendiz and Santiago Dominguez. She is welcomed by brother, Kevin Dominguez Becerril. Grandparents are Juan Becerril Estela Recendiz, Bartolo Dominguez and Maria Antonio Rosales, all of Mexico.…

Don’t miss the train! Everyone’s favorite # 1 engine, Thomas the Tank Engine, calls ‘All Aboard’ as he steams across the nation visiting heritage railroads in 47 North American cities as part of the Day Out With Thomas 2007: All Aboard Tour. This fun-filled event offers preschoolers and their families the opportunity to take a…

McMinnville Primitive Baptist Church will be the location for the wedding ceremony of Sandra Danielle McCormick to Jeremy Dewayne Evans on Sept. 29. The bride is the daughter of Tina McCormick, and Greg McCormick of Gruetli-Laager. Her grandparents are Dean and Nelson Young, and Inez and Luke McCormick. Mr. Evans is the son of Darlene…

KNOXVILLE (AP) ‘ Tennessee quarterback Erik Ainge has a broken pinkie on his throwing hand, but is expected to play Saturday at No. 12 California. ‘He’s thrown a bit, and it looks like he’s going to throw fine,’ coach Phillip Fulmer said Wednesday. ‘But I appreciate his toughness getting back out there.’ The senior jammed…