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Union soldiers trudge off the battleground after participating in the reenactment for the Battle of Parker's Crossroads on June 13, 2004.

Throwback Thursday: Battling On For Parker’s Crossroads

By Lindsey Bell | June 22, 2017

Longtime labor leader, public servant James Neely dies

By Lindsey Bell | June 20, 2017

Speaker Harwell addresses Rotarians, Lions in McKenzie

By Lindsey Bell | June 13, 2017

SURVIVOR DINNER - Kathy Whitehead and Johnny Beth Nolen, survivor hospitality co-chairs for Carroll County Relay make plans for the Survivor Dinner on June 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Carroll County Civic Center.

Cancer Survivor Dinner set for June 20

By Lindsey Bell | June 13, 2017

SEWING – From left, Bruceton Church of Christ ladies Linda Hillard and Patti Hill sew the items on the colorful lap spreads.

Lap spread project: Church ladies believe in serving fellow man

By Lindsey Bell | June 6, 2017

TWINS AND COMPETITORS — According to their mother, twins Ashley and Drew Smith are competitive in everything they do.

Young martial arts champions: Lavinia twins to compete in Ireland

By Lindsey Bell | June 6, 2017

VETERANS – A number of veterans sat together during the Huntingdon Memorial Day Service.

Sacrifices of the fallen remembered in Huntingdon ceremony

By Lindsey Bell | May 30, 2017

IT’S OVER - From right, Central kindergartener Berkley Kimble leads the way from the gym followed by Ben Harrington and Sophie Hampton after graduation.

Forty-seven Central kindergartners graduate to first grade

By Lindsey Bell | May 30, 2017

Melodies Show raises $4,000 for Relay for Life

By Lindsey Bell | May 23, 2017

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Throwback Thursday: A Memorial Day tribute from 2003

By Lindsey Bell | May 18, 2017

BIG BITE — Oliver Walden, 3, of Hollow Rock takes a big bite of his burger as his mother, Sandi Walden, supervises.

Beautiful weather shines down on Bruceton in May

By Lindsey Bell | May 16, 2017

CLARKSBURG D.A.R.E. GRADUATES — A total of 24 fifth graders at Clarksburg School graduated last week from the D.A.R.E. program.

Alumnus speaks at Clarksburg D.A.R.E. Graduation

By Lindsey Bell | May 16, 2017

THANKFUL – Tim Boyd (left) talks with paramedic Jerry Rogers (center) and (right) Johnny Wilson, director of Baptist Memorial Hospital EMS during the May 2 get together.

A night of thankfulness: Dilday-Carter Funeral Home thankful for emergency personnel

By Lindsey Bell | May 9, 2017

PATRIOTIC ART — McKenzie High School art students and MHS art teacher Sarah Bradberry pose with the 16x14’ patriotic mural they recently finished on the inside of a bay door at the National Guard Armory in McKenzie.

MHS art students paint mural at National Guard Armory

By Lindsey Bell | May 9, 2017

Community shows support for retired county employee; Around $15,000 raised at Marshall Carter Benefit

By Lindsey Bell | May 2, 2017

SPEAKING – Brenda Faulkner Smith was the keynote speaker.

Survivor’s Celebration inspires and encourages the abused

By Lindsey Bell | May 2, 2017

Huntingdon School District has $300,000 in pledges for synthetic field turf

By Lindsey Bell | April 25, 2017

RETIRING – Huntingdon optometrist Dr. Hugh Scarbrough takes down his sign at 159 Court Square, ending a 50-year professional career. His retirement became official March 31.

Dr. Hugh Scarbrough retires from 50-year optometry career

By Lindsey Bell | April 18, 2017

CONGRESSMAN AND MAYOR — U.S. Congressman David Kustoff answers a question about healthcare reform from McKenzie Mayor Jill Holland during an invitation-only gathering Friday morning at the Carroll County Shooting Sports Complex.

Kustoff speaks at shooting sports complex

By Lindsey Bell | April 18, 2017

TALKING ABOUT BEER — Clarksburg resident Ryan Cobb was among several local citizens who shared their opinion about legalizing beer sales in the town during a public hearing at City Hall Monday night.

Beer sales now legal in Clarksburg

By Lindsey Bell | April 18, 2017

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