Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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by Amanda Curtis, Staff Reporter If you've been dieting lately, you may have found yourself holding onto trees and street signs to avoid blowing away. Dramatic? Maybe. The pictures, however, prove maybe not. March 3, 2023 brought nearly a foot of snow in some parts of the country, downed power lines, tornado watches, flooding rains and school closings. Most notable was the wind. More than 70 mile an hour winds were recorded, and proof was in the proverbial pudding via blackouts, missing roofs an...
The Real Milk Paint Company, a young company with national reach who chose to locate in Hohenwald is the featured Manufacturer Spotlight for the Made in Tennessee program. Real Milk Paint manufacture and distribute all-natural finishing products for wood, concrete and masonry surfaces. The Made In Tennessee (MIT) program, administered by the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services, supports and celebrates the Tennessee manufacturing community by raising awareness of the people...
A new crosswalk has been installed in front of the War Memorial Building on Smith Street. The addition comes after several calls of concern. "When HCTech first opened," said an employee who wanted to remain anonymous, "there were fewer employees, and parking wasn't a real issue. With more employees, and the parking area across the street being utilized heavily, the concern is greater. I've seen several of my coworkers almost get hit, because the drivers are going too fast and not paying...
Wendell Kelley, right, brought home the $100 prize in the fifth week of the Warm Up Your Winter contest. Lewis County Herald publisher Hulon Dunn presented Kelley with the check. Kelley unscrambled the sentence, The south is pretty famous for its fluctuating unpredictable temperatures....
February 1, 1961 ~ February 25, 2023 Kenneth Dwayne Crowe peacefully passed away in the arms of his loving family on February 25, 2023, at his Hohenwald home at the age of 62. Ken was born in Michigan to the late Willard Levoine and Ruby Maxine Hunt Crowe. After graduating from high school, Ken made the decision to defend his country proudly by enlisting in the United States Marine Corp. He served from 1979-1983, completed a tour in Iraq and retired an E8. After retirement Mr. Crowe completed...
July 13, 1953 - March 5, 2023 Mrs. Patricia Ann (Breece) Pero, 69, of Hohenwald, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the Countryside Health and Rehab in Lawrenceburg. Patricia was born on July 13, 1953, to Jessie Gene Breece and Loudean (Reeves) Stephens. She was married to Frederick Charles Pero until his passing. Patricia worked in laundry at Perry County Nursing Home for a number of years. She was a member of the Pentecostals of Hohenwald. She is survived by her sister, Priscilla...
Ernest Lee Morton, age 76, a resident of Hohenwald, formerly of Columbia, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at his residence. Born on October 25, 1946, in Maury County, Ernest was the son of the late Elvis Morton and the late Mary B. Dale Morton. He worked as a security guard at Lasko Products, LLC for many years. He was an avid wrestling fan. Ernest was extremely kind and generous; he loved everyone, and everyone loved him. He is survived by his brothers, George (Vonna) Morton and Jerry...
Michael Tracy Marzolf, age 58, resident of Hohenwald, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 in Columbia. Born on March 7, 1964, Michael was the son of the late William Tracy Marzolf and the late Patricia Smith Marzolf. He was employed by Floyd and Floyd Construction. Michael was also an Elks Lodge member in Hohenwald. He was an active participant in cancer fundraising rides. A very sociable person, he enjoyed grilling and hanging out with his friends. He is survived by his son, Darryll Cates;...
August 7, 1954 ~ March 6, 2023 Donald Louis Johns, better known as "Johnsy", was born August 7, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan, to Dawna Brindley Johns and Ward Leroy Johns. At the age of 11, he came to Hohenwald to live with his Uncle Thomas "Tom" Johns and his aunt, Wilodean Voorhies Johns. He passed away from this life on March 6, 2023, at the age of 68. He owned and operated Double D Kennels for many years and is one of a few dog trainers to pass four Labrador Retrievers into the Master...
Krista Hinson was recently selected as building level Teacher of the Year to represent the Lewis County Elementary School. She currently teaches Physical Education at the Lewis County Elementary school and has been teaching this position for three years. She has a total of 21 years of teaching experience. Ms. Hinson feels that success in Physical Education is different than that of a classroom environment. Her goal as a physical education teacher is to provide opportunities where her students ca...
The 15th annual Blooming Arts Festival will take place in Linden on March 24th and 25th, 2023. This year's festival promises to be th best one yet, with a range of art displays, live music, food vendors, and activities for all ages. The festival will take place in the heart of Linden, with the town's charming streets and scenic views providing the perfect backdrop for a weekend of fun and relaxation. You'll have the opportunity to browse through the works of over 150 local and regional artists, showcasing everything from paintings and...
Shelly Ray, County Director Throughout the month of March, Tennessee's 95 counties will be celebrating UT Extension Month! It has been 107 years since the Smith-Lever Act was signed in 1914, which officially established Extension with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. UT Extension focuses on improving each county through educational information and programs in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Science, 4-H, and TNCEP. Be sure and check out our UT Extension –Lewis County F...
Era Bates, 100 by Amanda Spears, Staff Reporter This was one of my favorite interviews. Just imagine for a moment the things this lady has seen in her lifetime. She was born on March 2 ,1923. She had all kinds of stories to tell me. I hope you all enjoy getting to know a little bit about this young lady. Q.) Can you tell me a little about yourself? A.) Well I was born March 2, 1923. I was married in 1943 and had my firstborn in 1945. My second child was stillborn. We then had our third in 1961,...
By “E.T. Trevathan, Contributing Writer Well it is a very pretty morning here in our little valley, the trees and the grass is beginning to green out, the sky is really blue, and it is quiet and everything is still, it is the calm after the storm. The cats were hungry this morning, they had a bowl of warm milk with their breakfast, it was cool this morning and they really like that warm milk, they are enjoying the warm sunshine now. Bob has got my kitchen all spotless clean, for breakfast this morning he had gravy with his brown biscuits, he d...
Birthdays Christopher Allen Tanner, March 9 Gray Anderson, March 9 Jamie Clifton, March 9 Izora Quillen, March 9 Ezell McDonald, March 9 Jonathan Coleman Morrison, March 9 Donald Lee Barber, March 9 Amy Luckett, March 9 Diane Jackson, March 9 Melinda Cothran, March 9 Opel Lea Cowan, March 9 Tina Reynolds, March 10 Kathy Gill, March 10 Wilma R. Fielder, March 10 Chris Halfacre, March 10 Lyda Mae Hooper, March 10 Mary Carroll, March 10 Ashley Tiller, March 10 Mary Nell Carroll, March 11 Judie O’Guin, March 11 Cheryl Hopper, March 11 Paula H...
Friends of the Library will be recognized at the Tennessee Library Association (TLA) Conference in Memphis next month for its collaborative efforts to benefit our library and community. Friends of Tennessee Libraries and TLA have named the local organization as 2022 Friend of the Year. "We were truly surprised and honored to learn that we had been selected for this award," stated Friends of the Library president Kelly Medford. "I'm looking forward to sharing how our group has been working with...
By Dorothy Warf Contributing Writer You have heard the song “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas”, well here is a new one, “Its beginning to look a lot like Spring”. I even heard a whip-o-will the other night, so according to the older generation which I am a member of it is spring, I hope this is right, for the animals seem to think so, as I said last week the birds are singing and the trees and shrub in yards and woods are beginning to bloom with all their splendor. I know there are many like myself who will be glad for I am tired...
March 5, 1953 No surviving issue available for review. March 7, 1963 Mayor W.C. Keaton signed a proclamation naming the week of March 17-23, 1963, as World Understanding Week. The $2,500,000 Industrial Revenue bond referendum passed which allowed for a planned expansion at Lewis Products Company. The vote in the election was 1,340 for the bond issue, and 19 against. Johnny Williams set a new Florida State track record of 3.9 for nine year olds while competing in the age group Track and Field...
Ralph Stewart, of Hohenwald, was named to the University of Mississippi’s Fall 2022 Honor Roll lists. Stewart was named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00. “The remarkable students achieving Chancellor’s Honor Roll are among the best and brightest at the University of Mississippi,” said Chancellor Glenn Boyce. “I commend them for their hard work and dedication resulting in their outstanding academic achievements and this well-deserved recognition.” In order to be eligible for...
Kelli Kea-Carroll and Lee Riley from TCAT Hohenwald donated books, Let's Explore Technical Careers, to each K-2 student and the elementary library on March 2, 2023. Let's Explore Technical Careers explores a variety of exciting careers that young children may pursue when they grow up, from farming to teaching, to welding, to computer science, and much more allowing parents and educators to share with students at a younger age....
I’m heartbroken that cartoonist Scott Adams recently self-destructed -- but hold the presses! This big, beautiful world still has plenty of comic strips to tickle our funny bones. Don’t believe me? I crunched the numbers and realized that on a good day, I read some 138 comic strips and panels! (On a GREAT day, I place some 138 comic strips and panels in a folder marked “Tomorrow,” put on my wife’s favorite mood music, go pantsless like Ziggy and…well, this being a family newspaper, never mind....
Senate Transportation Committee passes legislation to address traffic congestion across the state Legislation to modernize Tennessee’s infrastructure and address traffic congestion, prolonged project delivery timelines, and the deteriorating revenue stream for road funding advanced in the Senate Transportation and Safety Committee this week. Senate Bill 273, dubbed the Transportation Modernization Act of 2023, is one of Governor Lee’s key legislative proposals this year, and seeks to add...
No matter how determined we are, we’ll all experience a setback sometime. Perhaps over the holidays, we ate, stuffed, dipped and chipped it to excess and now we’re feeling guilty. Maybe we forgot a present or ended up fussing with family, a friend or neighbor even thou it was not entirely our fault. What if we have already said “yes” one too many times and haven’t had our quiet time for days. One gift we are given when we wake up each morning is a new day. A new day in which we can make healthy choices, dwell on what is good and right, an...
The following is the City of Hohenwald Police Report for February 7 - March 5, 2023. This is a record of police action and is not intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. Paul W. Thorne, Rockhouse Road, Linden, was charged with public intoxication on February 7. Isabella T. Trull, Highway 438 East, Lovelville, was charged with criminal trespassing on February 8, 2023. Scott A. Lynch, Hohenwald, was charged with criminal trespassing on February 14. Cortni P. Cortellesi, Piney Creek Road, was charged with theft of property on...
Tennessee College of Applied Technology held their Three Man Welding Fabrication Competition February 10, 2023. First place was awarded to Derrick Carroll's Three Man Team of Summertown Welding Instructional Service Center for accuracy in design. The team included Luke Chapman, Patrick Kerstieens and Kendrick Shrader. All three began as Dual Enrollment students in high school and continued as adult students using TN Promise to continue and finish their Welding Program of Study. Second place...
