Saturday, November 29, 2014
Elected officials to be sworn in
Swearing-in ceremonies will be held Monday for Wayne County commissioners, the county Board of Education and sheriff. Commissioners and the school board also will elect a chairman and vice-chairman. The school board will do so on Monday and commissioners...Published: Nov 29, 2014 11:05 PM Full Story
Find the DGDC's elf, take a selfie and win
He might be found sewing in Thistle Bee Quilt Shoppe. He might be pouring tea at JoJo's Tea and Coffee Shop. Either way, you have to find him -- and then, you have to take a selfie. Jolly McJingle,...Published: Nov 29, 2014 11:05 PM Full Story
Solid year for farmers
An overall good crop year in Wayne County was tempered somewhat by lower commodity prices, farm experts are saying. And those depressed markets mean that growers had to make their yield in order to realize a return on their...Published: Nov 29, 2014 11:05 PM Full Story
Fremont hires marketing firm
Fremont's Small Town Economic Prosperity committee has secured a company to perform a marketing and branding analysis for the town. After more than three months of price negotiations on the matter, Fremont's STEP committee was able to secure an...Published: Nov 29, 2014 11:05 PM Full Story
Assistant county manager to be introduced Tuesday
Wayne County's first assistant county manager and the new president of the Wayne County Development Alliance will be introduced when Wayne County commissioners meet Tuesday. Assistant County Manager Tommy Burns will begin his new duties on Tuesday while Crystal...Published: Nov 29, 2014 11:05 PM Full Story
A new tradition
A Nepalese boy throws a well-timed kick at Kevin Capps' head from atop the man's SUV. Negotiations have broken down. Capps, dodging at the last second, regrets his "promise" to the boy just a few moments before. "Come on,...Published: Nov 29, 2014 11:05 PM Full Story