It is a word no one wants to hear but continues to have a stigma around it, particularly within the military and its veterans. The word suicide brings a gut-punch reaction to anyone that hears it and a tremble in the tone when someone says it.
A packed house inside the Salem Civic Center was on hand to welcome and honor local veterans as part of the Veterans Day at the Fulton County Fair event, Wednesday, July 16.
Smoke is our adoptable of the week. She is named for her beautiful, rather rare, grey coloring. Look up Silver Labs and you will see the similarities. Smoke is a young adult, estimated age is around 1 year old. She was found as a stray and is looking for a forever home that would like that smaller lab mix dog with friendliness, loyalty and endurance labs are known for.
Vincent MarshallEditorvmarshall@cherryroad.com Recently, we at Areawide News received recognition from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary for our partnership coverage of veterans events and happenings… Login to continue reading Login…
Present for the July 14 Viola City Council meeting were Mayor Jackie Estes, Councilmen Mike Sherman, Dennis Harber, Melinda Wray and Jerry Allen. Also in attendance were water superintendent Joel Huett, bookkeeper Sarah Huett, employee Tony Shockey, recorder Tracey Sherman and 12 citizens.
Thursday, July 24—Saturday, July 26 Schedule Thursday, July 24 5 p.m. Vendors/Food Trucks open; City Park Pond 6 p.m. Kiddie Parade through park (ages 12… Login to continue reading Login…
According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated the week of July 7-14.
Shane RussellSharp County Sheriff On July 8, during the course of an ongoing narcotics investigation by the Third Judicial Drug Task Force and the Sharp… Login to continue reading Login…