Two things coming up at the McMinnville/Warren County Senior Center of importance to area seniors include, both tax counseling and administering flu shots. AARP Tax-Aide helps taxpayers with middle and low income with special attention to those age 60 and older by providing tax counseling and preparation services. Last year the center was not able…

By Jenny Harper It’s true – the kitchen is the heart of the home. Ever notice how people always gather there? Whether baking treats, making dinner or spending time with family and friends, the kitchen is my favorite place to be. Since my day job is Senior Culinary Specialist for the Nestl?? Test Kitchens, you…

By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior When I read that Leona Helmsley (who recently died) left $12 million to take care of her dog, it got me thinking about my own pets. While I don’t have millions to leave my furry family, I want to make sure they’re well taken care of after I’m gone.…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON reigning Warren County Little Miss Fairest of the Fair, Ariel Copeland, makes the perfect fairy princess. The court square was filled with all manner of brightly costumed youngsters Saturday for the first Halloween Pumpkin Festival and Movie, and despite the Halloween theme it wasn’t all ghouls, ghosts, witches and goblins. Kids…

Warren County Middle School principal Betty Wood is releasing the school’s honor rolls for the first six weeks. First Honor Roll ‘ All A’s Sixth Grade ‘ Ariel Bouldin, Caitlin Bradley, Heather Bradley, Graylin Brock, Kayla Brown, Jessica Burchfield, Ana Camacho, Alyson Caten, Lori Clark, Diloney Cutrell, Andrew Davidson, Raven Dixon, Wyatt Ferrell, Benjamin Gawel,…

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Thomas Landon (T.L.) ‘Red’ Coppinger, 90, died Oct. 30 at NHC Healthcare after a lingering illness. A mechanic with Shelton’s Automotive and a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church for over 75 years, he served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. The son of Arthur…

Leon ‘Pop’ Hittson, 88, of Morrison, born Oct. 24, 1919 to the late William and Willie Bryan Hittson, was called home by the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 27. Mr. Hittson was a truck driver for 40 years, a farmer and a member of Pleasant Knoll Church of Christ. He married Marjorie Henderson March 7, 1941.…

resident and Grundy County native Irene McBride, 88, died Oct. 29 at NHC after an extended illness. A homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late George and Millie Hobbs Myers; and was preceded in death by her first husband, Roy Lee McBride; daughter, Daisy McBride; granddaughter,…

McMinnville resident and Temperance, Mich. native Charlcie Faye ‘Sissy’ Tallent Burton, 49, was born March 14, 1958 and died Oct. 27 at her residence following a sudden illness. A homemaker and a member of the Baptist Church, she was the daughter of Pearl Hutchings of McMinnville and the late Odie Brown Tallent. In addition to…

Billy Fred Biles, 68, of McMinnville died Monday, Oct. 29 at River Park Hospital in McMinnville. Born on Oct. 12, 1939 in Viola, he was a retired Senior Master Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force and served two tours of duty during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Bybee Branch Church of Christ…