Motorcycle show to raise money for Relay for Life
By CHARLES W. JOHNSON Want to give everyone a chance see that custom chopper with the eye-catching paint job, or that sleek and swift sport bike you’re so proud of, or do you have an antique Indian or Harley you’re just itching to display to the world? Well if you do, and you want to…
Read MoreDemocratic candidates face off
By DUANE SHERRILL Candidates for the Democrat nominations squared off Friday night at the Warren County Democratic Party rally with themes of quality education, industry and affordable health care at the forefront. ‘We need to start listening to the difference makers,’ said State Senate candidate Eric Stewart, talking about how to improve the educational standards…
Read MoreRoadblocks set to continue throughout holiday weekend
By DUANE SHERRILL Roadblocks around the city Thursday evening produced several citations ‘ and no drunk drivers ‘ a trend police hope will continue through the Memorial Day holiday as they will continue saturated patrols around McMinnville. ‘We just wanted to get out there and let people know we’re going to be out in force…
Read MoreCelebrating EMS week
By CHARLES W. JOHNSON The River Park emergency department sponsored a picnic at Riverfront Park in celebration of National EMS Week, inviting personnel from Pro Med and Warren, White and Grundy counties. Here Lisa McGee gamely dons a balloon hat and poses with children of fellow EMS employees. Pictured are, from left, Nathan Jennings, McGee,…
Read MoreSanders, BLC take victories
By Dale Stubblefield Tuesday night in the 9- and 10-year-old baseball league Sanders Construction defeated the Custom Collision Royals 9-5 on the Hoover Milraney Field. In the second game of the night the BLC Braves shut out Sweeton Home Improvement 8-0. Sanders sent four runs to the plate in the top of the first, while…
Read MoreGame 1 rally highlights doubleheader-Pioneers split with Smyrna
By Rob Nunley The 13-and-under Pioneer baseball team has gotten its summer season off to a running start, and played host to Smyrna Thursday night for a twin bill. After a thrilling come-from-behind victory in the opener, the Pioneers fell short in the second game, losing their first contest of the season and dropping to…
Read MoreWC’s Murray, Fisher named All-district 7
By Rob Nunley The WCHS Lady Pioneer softball team finished the season with a solid performance in the District 7-AAA tournament and a 13-26 record on the year. Two Lady Pioneers were rewarded for their efforts this season by being named to the all-district team. Senior Mary Kate Fisher and junior Kayley Murray recently received…
Read MoreWCHS duo competes vs. state’s best-Dodds takes 15, Hennessee 12th at TSSAA championship meet
By Rob Nunley Warren County High School’s final two athletes concluded their careers this week at the TSSAA state track championship meet at MTSU. Distance runner Jared Dodds competed Friday evening in the 1,600-meter run, while high jumper Taylor Hennessee took part in the state high jump championship Thursday. For Dodds, his first trip to…
Read MoreHonor Rolls
Hickory Creek Donald Prater, principal of Hickory Creek Elementary, announces the school’s honor rolls for the sixth six weeks: First Honor Roll Fourth Grade ‘ Jeffrey Adam, Katlyn Armstrong, Logan Bodnar, Sam Boles, Abby Bouldin, Liam Bradford, Ashton Carter, Lindsey Cox, Brett Evans, Fallon Fowler, Andrew Graham, Kaylyn Guzman, Ethan Haddock, Ella Hale, John Haley,…
Read MoreAngie M. Sherrill to become June bride
Plans for the forthcoming marriage of Angie Marisa Sherrill, and John Allen Duke of Manchester are being revealed. The betrothed couple will exchange nuptial vows June 7 in Beersheba Springs. The bride-elect is the daughter of Kenneth and Tommye Sherrill. Her grandparents are Thomas and Evelyn Argo, Wylene McMahan of Manchester and the late Horace…
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