By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners, at its meeting on Sept 6, was set to receive a 2023 county budget update from Tim Ladd.During the budget update, there will be discussion on commissioner salaries and commissioner benefits.Ladd updated the Board on the 2023 County Budget process. All departments had been Read More…
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Osceola Township appoints Rogers
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola Township board, at a recent meeting, voted to appoint Nick Rogers as a Planning Commission member.It was pointed out Seth Hutchinson will be moving out of the township and the board will need a replacement for his spot on the Planning Commission/Board of Appeals.The board will look for Read More…
COA anticipates new Hersey Twp location
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – It’s an exciting time right now for Commission on Aging director Justin Halladay and his staff.“The biggest thing going on right now is preparing for our move to the new location in Hersey,” Halladay said. “This is scheduled to happen in September with plans to open the new Administration Offices Read More…
Two Ryans at Saugatuck City Hall
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Saugatuck residents now have two Ryans in city hall. New planning, zoning and project management director Ryan Cummins has joined city manager Ryan Heise there. The job was listed paying $87,500 yearly. The city has also hired Sara Williams of South Haven as deputy clerk and public works administrative assistant, advertised Read More…
Arm legs for Blue Star Bridge Walk
Arm your legs for the 24th annual Labor Day Blue Star Bridge Walk Monday, Sept. 5, gathering in Douglas at 9 a.m. and ambling north to Saugatuck at 9:30. The not-so-grueling 0.19-kilometer (623-foot) stroll offers finisher’s certificates you can cherish for a lifetime on completion, friendship, a late summer group celebration and exercise. Fun will Read More…
Offense sputters as Rebels lose to Presbyterian
By Katie McElvy The Chambers Academy Rebels traveled to Carrollton, Georgia to compete in the SECIS Kick-off Classic held at University Stadium on the campus of the University of West Georgia. The Rebels faced off against First Presbyterian Day High School out of Macon, Georgia.Special teams proved to be a highlight of the game for Read More…
Obituary: Mrs. Carmel Holloway Ware
Mrs. Carmel Holloway Ware, 77 of LaFayette, AL passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Lake Martin Community Hospital in Dadeville, AL.Public Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette, AL.Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, August 28, Read More…
Obituary: Mr. Michael A. Wright
Mr. Michael A. “Hamp” Wright, 55 of Camp Hill, AL passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022.Public Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette.Funeral Services will be Thursday, August 25, 2022, 12:00 PM CST at Ozias Missionary Baptist Church in Read More…
Obituary: Mr. Alonzo Todd, Sr.
Mr. Alonzo “Freddy” Todd, Sr. 78, of LaFayette, AL passed away on Monday, August 15,2022 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA.Public Visitation will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022, from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette, AL.Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022, Read More…
Obituary: Ms. Sara Mae Ellis
Ms. Sara Mae Ellis, 75 of LaFayette, AL passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Piedmont Columbus Regional Medical Center in Columbus, GA.Public Visitation will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022, from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette, AL.Funeral Serives will be held on Saturday, August 27, Read More…