By Duane Sherrill A woman who was caught trying to steal her father a present on Father’s Day will serve 48 hours behind bars.The defendant, Laryssa Hill, 26, was ordered by General Sessions Judge Larry Ross to serve 48 hours of a six-month sentence and has been banned from Wal-Mart for shoplifting.According to a Wal-Mart…

County and city officials want to remind local residents of the plans, awards and routes for the Warren County Bicentennial Parade to be held downtown July 5 beginning at 2 p.m.Those who wish to participate in the parade, or enter a float, must turn in an entry form no later than this Friday, June 27.…

By James Clark Fred Hall of Hall’s Backhoe and Dozer levels what is left of the Shoemake’s home on Friday afternoon. Robbie Shoemake says it’s the first step toward rebuilding her life. Robbie Shoemake has overcome her share of adversity. She fought through the loss of her son in a traffic accident. She traveled to…

By Duane Sherrill A drunk driver was able to bring a loaded gun into Warren County Jail, with the firearm being discovered in his pocket as he was being booked.The drunk driver, Jackie R. Ewton, 50, entered a guilty plea to the charge of DUI this past week before General Sessions Judge Larry Ross and…

By Lisa Hobbs The desperation is growing as the bulldozers keep preparing the ground for construction of the Quail Run subdivision directly behind Falcon Place on Red Road.Down are the spirits of some local residents, and up are the ‘For Sale’ signs in ‘The Place To Be.’ The ironic words are written on the Falcon…

By Charles W. Johnson A major shortfall in Warren County sales tax revenue could end up forcing reluctant county commissioners into a property tax increase after a record five years with no rise in the $2.31 tax rate.According to director of accounts Linda Hillis, it looks as if the county sales tax revenue will be…

By Gary Clothier Q: From time to time, on the front cover of The New Yorker magazine, there is a picture of a dandy peering at a butterfly through a monocle. Does he have a name? ‘ O.L., Reno, Nev.A: His name is Eustace Tilley. Author Corey Ford created him for a magazine series, and…

Thomas Melvin Lance, 69, of Tecumseh, Mich., died Monday, May 19 at Provincial House in Adrian, Mich. He was born Sept. 11, 1938 in Centertown. Mr. Lance is preceded in death by his parents, Hebron and Ruth Simons Lance. He was also preceded in death by two brothers; Marshall Lance and Clyde Lance. He worked…

Memorial services for Mr. James Charles Hoyt, 71, of Morrison, will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church with Jim Bretl officiating. Visitation with the Hoyt family will be at 1 p.m. until time of the service at the church. Mr. Hoyt passed away Wednesday, June 18 at St. Thomas Hospital.He…