Sara Millar became the bride of George Bradley Patterson in a ceremony held Feb. 29 at the Morrison home of the groom’s parents. The 2 p.m. double ring nuptial was officiated by Bransford England. The bride is the daughter of Larry and Helen Millar of Crete, Ill. Her grandparents are the late Margery E. and…

By Margaret Hobbs Billie D. Haley celebrated her 85th birthday on April 5 in a observance held in the sun room at Riverview Terrace. Daughter Carole Haley Thrower, husband Greg, granddaughter Amanda and friend Edward Burnett, arrived from Houston, Texas. Also present was daughter Ann Haley Hutchings, her daughter Martha and friend Micah Rowland. The…

Baby Girl Averie Nicole McMinn, daughter of Amanda Dawson of Smithville, and Nathan McMinn of Rock Island, was born Feb. 4. She weighed 6 pounds, 15.5 ounces, and is their first child. Her grandparents are Pam and David Dawson of Smithville, Stephanie Hall of Cherotah, Okla., and Ronnie McMinn. Baby Girl Keri and David Medley…

By Dakota Tinney There is a girl named Jenny and she used to be my best friend. She was nice, and quiet, and shy, and she was a great listener. Jenny and I used to climb the trees in my backyard, and copy each other’s homework. Then Jenny got some new friends. She started dressing…

By Dakota Tinney Are you searching for a summertime cutie? Is it true? Will we all fall in love? Is there truly someone out there for all of us? Many of us have doubts but some are keeping an open mind. Check out what your peers consider the perfect date. If you’re looking for that…

Hickory Creek FCEC met April 3 at the extension office for their regular meeting. Vicki Gibbs presided at the gathering, welcoming Eva Dean Bell and Bernice Champagne as guests. Gibbs shared with the group the ‘Irish Blessing,’ and ‘Springtime Wonder.’ The pledge to the flag was said, and members answered roll call with ‘A sport…

From left: S. MCGREGOR, MIKKOLA, PRATER, RAY, REDMON, STUBBLEFIELD The 2008 delegates and alternates to American Legion Boys State have been selected to represent Warren County High School and Boyd Christian School. Boys State continues to be a leading training ground for tomorrow’s leaders from the local to the national levels. It is not a…

WASHINGTON (AP) ‘ Unable to push education fixes through Congress, the Bush administration is taking its own pen to the No Child Left Behind law. Education Secretary Margaret Spellings says she plans to make a host of changes to the education law through regulations unveiled yesterday. Among the biggest changes will be a requirement that…

WASHINGTON (AP) ‘ Sales of existing homes fell in March as a severe slump in housing showed no signs of abating. The median price of a home fell compared with the price a year ago. The National Association of Realtors said sales of existing single-family homes and condominiums dropped by 2 percent in March to…

DAVIS NASHVILLE (AP) ‘ Republican congressional candidate Monty Lankford’s first campaign finance filing shows he has more cash on hand than Democratic incumbent Rep. Lincoln Davis. Lankford is the owner of TLC Medical Oxygen & Hospital Equipment and vice chairman of the Williamson County Republican Party. He reported about $201,000 in cash on hand at…