Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Commission meeting from Monday, September 21 Budget Amendments COVID-19 Grant Money The County received $181,290 in COVIID Grant-Cares Act money and $20,000 for a Jail COVID Grant. The funds are provided by the state with no match required from Lewis County. The money has to be used for something directly affected by the pandemic. The Commission unanimously voted to move the COVID funding into the following accounts: $25,000 to Contracts with Private Agencies $20,000 to Maintenance and Repair Buildings $40,000 to Custodial Supplies $30,000 to...
In last week’s County Commission meeting, the scale fees were set at three cents per pound, or $60 per ton. “This decision had to be made to offset the ever-rising cost to run and maintain our Class 3 Landfill such as the salary of the dozer operator, maintenance of equipment and the eventual needed expansion once the Pit is full,” Mayor Jonah Keltner stated. The fees and policies will be effective starting October 1, 2020. The policy is as follows: Any resident or business bringing items to the Transfer Station that must be placed in the P...
Well folks, it’s that time of year again. The Oktober Heritage Festival has been scheduled for the 9th and 10th of October. Yard sales will stretch as far as the eye can see and longer than your feet can handle walking. This year, there will be plenty of food vendors and even a food court at Industrial Park to satisfy just about any craving. The food court will be serving hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, chips, funnel cakes, snow cones, moonpies and drinks. Once you’ve had a chance to roam around and hunt for your latest treasure, head on...
Family and friends gathered at 118 Joe Avenue on Wednesday, Sept. 23, to celebrate the ribbon cutting of The Herbal Difference. Business owners, Heather Herdle and Maureen Rygiel, were nurses for over 30 years when they decided natural medicine was the way to go. Their services include herbal teas (pre-packaged and custom blended), foot detoxes to remove toxins from your body, aromatherapy, jewelry, wellness counseling, homemade soap, essential oils, and much more! Pictured, left to right, is...
Lewis County Middle School Homecoming was held Thursday, September 17, 2020 before the Panther/Camden game. Queen and her court were: top left, cheerleaders Taya Tiller and Emmy Carroll, sixth grade attendant Stailee Moseley, escort Kobe Feichtinger, eighth grade attendant Riley Harper, escort Bentley Kelsey, Queen Bendi Barnes, escort Logan Graves, seventh grade attendant Anslea Emory, escort Spencer Clark, and cheerleaders McKinley Sullivan and Aryn Shepherd; bottom row, cheerleaders Mae...
Tennesseans who want to vote in the November 3 State and Federal General Election only have until Monday, October 5 to register. “To make your voice heard at the polls on Election Day, you need to register to vote,” said Secretary of State Tre Hargett. “With the convenience of our online voter registration system, it’s never been easier or safer for Tennesseans to register to vote or update their registration.” Registering to vote, updating your address or checking your registration status is fast, easy and secure with the Secretary of State...
The Lewis County Soccer Club presents “Kick It Up,” a 5K/1 mile run on Saturday, October 3, 2020. Registration begins at 7 a.m. with the race starting at 8 a.m. The race will start and finish at the Lewis County Middle School, 310 South Park Street. Entry prizes and awards will be given at the end of the race. A Flu Clinic will also be held at the same location on Race Day. Everyone interested in participating may register online at www.raceentry.com. For additional information, contact Adrianne Pfaff at 931-628-1185....
Lewis County Schools will close for Fall Break from October 5-9, 2020. Tuesday, October 13, 2020 will be Parent-Teacher Conference with no students in attendance. Conferences will be held from 1-7 p.m. at all schools....
Sheri Lynn Tharp passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at the age of 57 years old. Sheri was a native of South Plainfield, New Jersey and moved to Hohenwald in 1991. She is survived by her brother, Richard Tharp; two daughters, Christine Tharp and Elizabeth Carroll; and three grandchildren. There will be a Celebration of Life Memorial Service held at the Strand Theatre on Friday, October 2 at 6 p.m. Friends and family are welcome to attend and enjoy food, music, and share...
Billy Curry Griner, age 87, peacefully passed away on September 27, 2020 in his Hohenwald home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Hohenwald on July 5, 1933 to the late Conard Lester and Ella Mai (Curry) Griner. Along with his parents, Mr. Griner was preceded in death by his grandson, Chad Curry Griner; and son in-law, Kenneth Karpel. At the age of 20, Billy joined the United States Army where he served two years before being transferred to Army Reserves for another eight years of...
Russell Archibald DuPont, age 89, passed away on September 27, 2020, at Life Care Center in Centerville. Russell was born on February 28, 1931, in Somerville, Maryland, to his late parents, Harry and Hazel Conrad DuPont. He served his country in the United States Army, serving active duty during the Korean War. Russell also worked as a plant manager for several different plants in manufacturing. A private graveside memorial will be held by the family at a later date. Russell was preceded in...
Funeral services for Alvin Eugene "Daddy Gene" Durham were conducted at McDonald Funeral Home in Hohenwald on Friday, September 25, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. with burial in Swiss Cemetery. He was born on May 30, 1933 and peacefully passed away at his home on September 22, 2020. Officiating at the funeral were Kenny Durham, Don Hull and Daddy Gene's grandchildren. Pall bearers were John Hull, Joshua Hull, David Baker, Cranford Durham, Dwain Johnson and Dean Copeland. He was preceded in death by his...
Barbara J. Nixon, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, formerly of Hohenwald, passed away on September 20, 2020. She was born December 24, 1938. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Whorley; mother, Euva Whorley-Barnett; brothers, Ray Whorley, Ricky Barnett and Ronald Barnett; sons, Curtis F. Skeens, Philip Skeens; and husbands, Curtis Skeens and John Nixon. She is survived by two sisters, Wanda Carroll and Linda Whorley, of Hohenwald; one daughter, Anita Skeens of Wheelersburg, Ohio; grandson, Zach Skeens; granddaughter, Tammy Tofte; great...
It is with great sadness that the family of Paula Suzanne Tanner Brewer announce her passing on September 23, 2020 after a prolonged illness. Suzy was born in Lewis County on June 18, 1950, where she lived her entire life, with her family who predeceased her; parents, Betty Lou Pace Tanner and Robert Elvis Tanner; and Judith Faye Tanner. Her grandparents were Sallie Pauline Sisco Pace and Clyde Andrew Pace of Lewis County and Daniel Boone Tanner and Beasie Lee Joyce of Hickman County. Survivors include many cousins. Suzy graduated from Lewis...
Jerry W. James, of Hohenwald, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at the age of 81. Jerry was born on June 30, 1939, to Jesse Sr. and Della (Lancaster) James on Slippery Creek. He married his wife, Shirley, in 1969 and they raised their family together. He was a truck driver and a minister at Piney Baptist Church for a number of years, and was a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church at the time of his passing. He leaves behind his children, Pam (William) Carroll of Hohenwald,...
Jim Crawford Jr., a third-generation newspaper owner, died Monday, September 21, 2020 at Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield, Alabama. He was 91. His family publishes four newspapers, and operates Mid-State Publishing Company that Mr. Crawford established in 1967. It was one of the first offset web printing facilities in the southeast. The Lawrenceburg native, the husband of Marie K. Crawford for 61 years and the father of seven children, was involved in his community far beyond its twice-weekly...
Tennessee voters who request an absentee by-mail ballot for the November 3 election can track the status of their ballot on the Secretary of State’s website using the Absentee By-Mail Ballot Status Tracker tool. Through this tool, Tennessee voters can easily and securely track their absentee by-mail ballot’s status starting when the county election commission mails the ballot to the voter and ending when the completed ballot has been received by the county election commission. Visit the Absentee By-Mail Ballot Status Tracker at tnm...
By Anthony Borden Nearly 30 years ago, I organized a trip by three independent journalists from the then-collapsing Yugoslavia to visit New York City and speak to media and diplomats. Brutal violence had erupted in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, but the worst of the ethnic cleansing and genocide had not yet occurred. Srebrenica was still two years away. Yet the question already was, How was such bloodshed possible? How could neighbor turn upon neighbor so viciously? One of our delegates on that trip was Miloš Vasić, from the B...
New commissioners were elected to serve on a variety of different boards during the County Commission meeting last Monday, September 21. Below are a list of these new appointments. Appointment of Committees Mayor Jonah Keltner recommended that the current three committees be split into two, putting nine people on each committee. He also recommended that the times be moved. “The Solid Waste Committee is very, very important right now. We have somebody call about two times a week to talk about their Solid Waste Fee. That’s why I’d like to have mo...
According to the TN River Valley News, a 2nd degree murder indictment was served on Robert Cale Thompson, 27, of Thompson Station for the September 5, 2019 heroin fentanyl overdose death of Derrick Tusie of Antioch. Davidson Co. South Precinct detectives allege Thompson sold the illegal drugs to Tusie resulting in his death....
The South Central Area Fair Board is announcing the theme for the 2020 Christmas Parade. “A Looney Tunes Christmas” is probably the most fitting theme we’ve ever had,” a member of the board stated. The parade, slated for December 3, will feature a grand marshal, floats, antique vehicles, candy, Santa and more. The theme has been announced early for everyone interested to be thinking of that one special entry. For more information or to enter, contact Amanda Curtis 931-628-1611....
It's finally here. Fall is upon us, and I'm ready to make soup! This is one of my favorites, and I have adapted it to my tastes. I included the changes I make below if you would like more tips. One change I want to mention is the substitution of sweet potatoes for white potatoes. I generally add chopped Yukon Gold white potatoes, but if I don't have any on hand, I can truly say that sweet potatoes are just as delicious in this recipe, and make a great healthy alternative. A full meal in a pot, t...
Hohenwald Police Department continues the search for the whereabouts of Nicholas Skelton, whom they believe has fled the state. Skelton fled the scene after apparently shooting a man at a trailer on Allison Avenue in the early morning hours on Saturday, September 15, 2018. Hohenwald Police reported Skelton appeared to be delusional or high on drugs at the time of the incident. The victim was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for treatment of injuries deemed serious. Over two...
The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP/SMP) provides information and counseling on Medicare issues, including the unbiased assistance needed with comparisons for Prescription Drug Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans during Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period. [October 15 – December 7] We can also provide screening for extra help with Medicare costs. Due to COVID-19 the Mount Pleasant office is currently closed to the public. Plans are to restart the Welcome to Medicare – ABC’s of Medicare Class in the near future using the Faceboo...
Birthdays Timmy Wayne Grinder, September 29 Heather Shultz, October 1 Danny Prater, October 1 Sheila Barber, October 1 Ray J. Hensley, October 1 T.J. Ashley, October 1 Michelle Willis, October 1 Sherell Williams, October 1 Marissa Wyrick, October 1 Scotty Duncan, October 2 Paul Bridges, October 2 Alicia Sherman, October 2 Darrell Shirley, October 2 David Thomas Sr., October 2 Haley Meriwether, October 2 Rachel McCann, October 2 Will McDonald, October 2 Kaci Lane Meek, October 2 Paul Hickerson, October 2 Martha Edwards, October 3 Anna Marie...
