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By JAMES CLARK Since Lunchtime Cafe decided to close its doors, I’ve been bombarded by calls from people eager to know why the restaurant went out of business. As has always been my policy, when you have questions, I try my hardest to find answers. So I tracked down Lunchtime Cafe owner John DeCesare and…

By JAMES CLARK I was glancing through this year’s McMinnville building and sign permits when I stumbled upon an eye-catching figure. In the first four months of 2008, there has already been a total of $7.1 million worth of building and sign permits issued. That’s more than the $6.9 million in building permits issued for…

By JAMES CLARK RIVER PARK HOSPITAL Two doctors who have practiced medicine around the country have set down roots in Warren County and joined the staff at River Park Hospital. General surgeon Dr. Philip Ludwig and family physician Dr. Michael Questell have both rounded out their office staff and are accepting new patients. Both are…

By JAMES CLARK What’s undoubtedly the biggest complaint in America? It’s the price of gas, now threatening $4 a gallon just one week before Memorial Day, the official kickoff of summer. Speaking of ridiculous prices, I was sad to see the city of McMinnville snatch a page from the book of big oil. The city,…

TOPPHOTO: Warren County Middle School soil conservation poster winners are, from left, Rudy Flores, Ashley Davidson, Lucas J. Patterson, Kacie Goodson, Taylor Johnson and Will Marttala. SECOND FROM TOP: Centertown Elementary students awarded plaques for their soil conservation posters are, from left, Caden Hurley and Aaron Jones. THIRD FROM TOP LEFT: First-place winner in grades…

By Margaret Hobbs Music and Memories, a very special night of entertainment, is planned for Saturday, May 24. The Relay for Life event will be held on the Security Federal Bank lawn in downtown McMinnville beginning at 6 p.m. The family-oriented event will feature foods, crafts, family activities, and fun games. Everyone is encouraged to…

Bridges of Hope Fellowship will host Southern Gospel Group, The Pfeifers on Thursday, May 22 at 7 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $1 at the door and a love offering will be received during the concert. The church is located at 220 Snow Hollow Lane. For more information or directions, call 931-815-8870 or…

BY Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Do you have any healthy tips for achy gardeners? My 71-year-old mother loves to work in her yard and garden but over the past few years has been plagued with aches and pains to her back, knees and hands. Wilting Rose Dear Rose, There’s no doubt that gardening is…

By Gary Clothier Q: My father served in Europe during World War II. His mother said she saved every letter he ever wrote to her and other family members. In one of his letters to his younger brother, he thanked him for the pictures of ‘The Oomph Girl.’ Who is ‘The Oomph Girl’? ‘ J.M.,…

Clyde Raymond Carter Jr., 84, of McMinnville died Wednesday, May 14 at his residence. He was born March 29, 1924 in Carterville, Ill., and was preceded in death by his parents Clyde Raymond Sr., and Nell Louise Porter Carter. Mr. Carter was a retired superintendent with the local Powermatic Plant, a World War II /…