Netta Blanchard has become somewhat of a spokesperson for Corsicana since moving from Dallas two years ago. Since then, she has supported longstanding institutions within our community which contribute to the quality of life for those in the region, including, The Corsicana Artist and Writers Residency, The Pearce Museum, and the Kinsloe House, to name a … [Read more…]
Unadilla-area children will soon have a new place to play. On May 31, ground was broken for what will be a wheelchair-accessible playground for children aged 2 to 12 at the Denton Reed Recreational Fields in Unadilla. Unadilla Mayor Jake Cotten said the playground, conceptualized about a year ago, will memorialize Theresa Wiedeck, a Wells … [Read more…]
FROM STAFF REPORTS On Thursday, Brader Eby and Luke Kielbasa helped the Western Albemarle boys tennis team win its sixth straight VHSL state championship. On Friday, the duo added some more hardware when they won the VHSL Class 4 state doubles championship. Eby and Kielbasa earned a hard-fought 7-6(4), 6-2 win over Lightridge’s Sid Dabhade … [Read more…]
It was a disappointment, to say the least, that the CBC did not attend the meeting in Bellevue on Friday, June 2, 2023, as promised, but to be fair, the interviewer was sick, and although not present in person, they did conduct an interview via Zoom with the organizer of the meeting. They did also … [Read more…]
JUNE 8 WORLD OCEANS DAY/Lewisburg World Oceans Day celebrated 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Lewisburg Children’s Museum. The ocean is a wonderful biome — full of interesting plants, animals, and unique natural wonders. Families can enjoy learning about ocean currents, try a STEM challenge, and create ocean coral by air painting. Recommended for … [Read more…]
Get the facts straight about Beshear I’d like to respond to a recent submission from Suzanne Griffith. As the former state representative for the 15th house district, and a 1975 graduate of Paul G. Blazer High School, I believe the claims made by Ms. Griffith need a serious “fact check.” Governor Beshear is benefitting from … [Read more…]
DAVID MUNDEE Following a state championship run, the interim tag no longer applies to Ariton baseball coach Bob Pickett following action by the Dale County School Board on Tuesday night that made him the permanent head coach, said school principal Josh Herring. “The interim tag is lifted off Bob Pickett,” Herring said. “He is now … [Read more…]
CUMBERLAND — Allegany College of Maryland recognized 295 graduates from nine states at the conclusion of the spring session. They earned 359 associate degrees and certificates through the college’s in-person and online programs. Members of ACM’s 2023 class and the degree or certificate they received are listed below according to state and place of residence. … [Read more…]
Newville Borough’s new municipal building is almost complete, and operations could transfer to the new space at 103 S. High St. this summer. Borough secretary Jody Hoffman said the building still needs its occupancy permit, and officials are waiting to hear that the building is finished from Galbraith Pre-Design Inc., a South Middleton Township-based construction … [Read more…]
“Doug” Auxier Harry Douglas “Doug” Auxier, 93, of Salyersville, died Saturday, June 3, 2023, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in the Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel with Erve Bradley and Willis Blair officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville. Arrangements are under the direction of the … [Read more…]