BY J. Dale Beaty The grass is getting green and the rain we’ve had lately is sure making things better on the farms across Warren County. Last week’s announcement of an eight percent drop in the number of corn acres to be planted this spring had a predictable effect on the cattle market. Corn went…

By Mark Halcomb Figure 5. Forest tent caterpillar (top), eastern tent caterpillar (bottom). Cherry, redbud, phlox, crabapple, tulips, deciduous magnolias and plums are in full bloom. Pear bloom petals did not get blown off by wind, but are now hidden by the young foliage. Dogwoods will open very soon. It really looks like spring has…

By Dakota Tinney Go on a road trip. It will be the best decision you ever made. Choose some friends who know how to have a good time. Be sure to make a list of all of the places you want to go and have them located on the map. Have cash for gas and…

By Dakota Tinney Have you ever felt depressed and down, then tired and sad, to feeling pleasant and peaceful, then joyful and hyper? Many teens experience this roller coaster of emotions during adolescence. Constant change and concerns, as well as the stresses of school and its social situations, are the main cause of this lack…

‘Hollywood. City of dreams. Like the wood near Athens, it is a place of magic.’ So says movie director Max Reinhart as he prepares his production of Shakespeare’s immortal classic ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’ Little does Max know how true his words are about to become. After two of his leading actors, Victor Jory (Oberon)…

The Junior Auxiliary of McMinnville organization celebrates their service to the community during the national observance of JA Week, April 6-12. It culminates with a year packed with service to families and children through 15 service projects that include everything from Pencil Pals which provides school supplies to all Warren County Schools, to everyone’s favorite…

Nashville Opera and Regions Bank present Giuseppe Verdi’s masterpiece ‘Il Trovatore.’ In this swash-buckling adventure opera, Manrico, the gypsy warrior, attempts to save his beloved Leonora from the clutches of Count Di Luna. Count Di Luna has also kidnapped Manrico’s mother, Azucena, and it threatening her with imminent death unless Manrico surrenders. The plot may…

The Warren County Bridgestone Firestone plant has provided major financial support to United Way of Warren County for over 10 years. Fundraising dollars raised by Bridgestone Firestone have contributed to indispensable services provided by the organizations supported by United Way of Warren County. Teammates of Bridgestone Firestone’s Warren County facility are leaders within their community,…

By Lisa Hobbs Breaking the cycle of child abuse in Warren County, so not one more child suffers its life-long effects, is the responsibility of everyone in the community, according to child abuse prevention specialists. Children’s Advocacy Center workers and District Attorney Lisa Zavogiannis want to stop child abuse in Warren County. A four-week campaign…

By Duane Sherrill A local woman faces theft and forgery charges for allegedly stealing her friend’s identity and then charging items from stores ranging from Wal-Mart to Victoria’s Secret. The defendant, Toni J. Schauman, has been indicted on charges of forgery and theft for obtaining a credit card in the name of her friend, Heather…