Harold Edward Young, 65, of McMinnville died Wednesday, Jan. 30 at Raintree Manor Nursing Center in McMinnville. He was born on Sept. 20, 1942 in Chattooga County, Ga., and was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel H. and Willie Dossie Parker Young, a sister Rachel McNair and a brother Herman C. Young. Survivors include…

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Edna Mae Nunley Orzech, 76, was born Aug. 10, 1931 and died Jan. 29 at her residence. A retired employee of the Head Start Program and a member of the Nondenominational Church, she was the daughter of the late Will B. and Della Dessie Buck Nunley. She was married…

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Charles William McCormick, 82, was born March 15, 1925 and died Jan. 30 at NHC Healthcare McMinnville following a lengthy illness. A nursery owner and a member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Amon Lewis and Wavie Marie Priest McCormick. He was married…

What online readers are saying about McMinnville city administrator David Rutherford’s idea to end city contributions to non-profit organizations: ‘I completely agree with Mr. Rutherford. These charities have other potential sources of funding. They can appeal directly to the community for charitable donations and also apply for grants. Bringing in new jobs must be our…

Editorial Our Viewpoint As enjoyable as a $600 tax rebate check may seem, the economic stimulus plan proposed by the White House lacks fiscal responsibility and any real chance of jump starting the economy. If anything, the poorly conceived stimulus package only perpetuates the deep debt problems that encompass this nation and are to blame…

By James Clark I’m not convinced it really matters who’s president of the United States. Unless Congress suddenly stumbles upon some level of competency, we might as well elect Mickey Mouse, who, I should point out, always manages a few write-in votes. President Bush’s State of the Union address Monday night was the perfect example…

BY Jim Mullen “I quit the gym and bought a treadmill,” I told Carlton. “Great,” he said. “How much clothing can you hang on it? They really free up the closet space. I can get two suits and six shirts on mine. I’m thinking of buying another one for my sweaters.” Did I mention Carlton…

By Cokie & Steven Roberts BAYONNE, N.J. — Does Bill Clinton help or hurt Hillary? The answer, of course, is both. But a lengthy conversation here with five Democratic women reveals a rising sense of unease about the former president’s role, even from voters likely to back his wife in next week’s New Jersey primary.…

The engagement and forthcoming marriage of Bobbie Yvonne Parrish of Manchester to Michael Edward Harris of Cookeville is being revealed. The couple will wed March 1 at the Creekside Wedding Chapel in Gatlinburg.

The 4-H Consumer Decision Making team composed of Erika Betschart, Jesse Paz, Lindsey Clayton and Lauren Lytle competed at the National Western 4-H Roundup in Denver, Colo. Jan. 9-13 vying for national honors. The team was awarded the trip and competition rights after being named the state champions in October. While at the national contest,…