By JAMES CLARK I might as well get all of the bad news out of the way right off the bat. And as odd as this may seem, some of this news involves our local Bridgestone plant. The news is by no means devastating, but it is indicative of the economic slowdown that’s gripping the…

By JAMES CLARK With an Oriental restaurant moving in to the old CiCi’s location, China Wok was told it’s no longer welcome at Cumberland Plaza. This made me concerned about China Wok’s future since I’m not completely convinced this town is big enough to support three Chinese restaurants. But the good news is China Wok…

By JAMES CLARK McMinnville Molding, located on Sparta Highway, will eventually be put up for sale, according to owner Rickie Northcutt. When McMinnville Molding was ravaged by fire on June 23, 2007, there was reason for great concern. The fire threatened the livelihood of the 27-year business. But owners Rickie and Ruby Northcutt were determined…

By JAMES CLARK Some folks have been giving me a hard time about writing a story on a long-haired, freaky guy who is running for president of the United States. This guy, Arizona resident Daniel Kingery, made his way through McMinnville on Thursday. People have assumed since I wrote a story about Kingery that I…

By Stephanie Nelson I used to think that was a rhetorical question to ask readers. From what shoppers have told me, I assumed most people did not like grocery shopping. That was, until a recent survey proved me wrong. Progressive Grocer magazine recently reported that, based on a survey of marketing professionals across multiple industries,…

Special broadcasts this week on public radio WCPI 91.3 will invite local religious leaders to explore some of the eternal themes of Easter ‘ the crucifixion, resurrection and redemption ‘ and how those events 2000 years ago impact human lives today. “Focus,” a weekly educational feature which typically deals with local social, economic, educational and…

By Margaret Hobbs The annual health fair returns to the Morrison Ruritan building in Morrison March 22 from 6 to 9 a.m. as a joint effort of the Ruritan and NHC Homecare. Organizers invite the public to take advantage of the event for medical tests administered by health officials, as well as for a hearty…

Ah, the rose. No other flower conjures up such passion, sentimentality, and delight. No one is sure exactly what it is about this flower that inspires such adoration, but my guess is it’s the fragrance. While some modern hybrid roses aren’t fragrant, there are still many varieties with an intoxicating scent that will knock your…

By Margaret Hobbs Spring officially arrives March 20. I realize some parts of the country are still experiencing cold weather and some even have snow, but we Southerners can’t wait for spring’s arrival. This is my favorite time of the year, and Easter is certainly my favorite holiday. Possibly because it comes in the spring,…

By Margaret Hobbs Most Humorous – David Watson, Isaiah White and John Davis with Boyd principal Robert Harper Senior superlatives from the Boyd Christian High School class of 2008 have been selected. The group of 13 seniors cast their votes for their favorites in numerous categories, chosen by the annual staff. The school is graduating…