2016

Pet of the day 9/12/16

Name: Apollo Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Black/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Apollo can be found at…








Recent Deaths 9/12/16

Paul E. “Red” Russell, 88, of Utica, died Sept. 9, 2016. Joan M. Marsteller, 85, of Franklin, died Sept. 8, 2016. Pauline L. Jamison, 88, formerly of…


Vendors sought for flea markets

The Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department is looking for vendors for various flea markets it has scheduled.  Flea markets are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,…



Experts wary of potent opioids

By SALLY BELL  Staff writer Carfentanil, a large animal tranquilizer that is being linked with heroin overdose deaths, has not hit local streets – yet,…











Recent Deaths 9/10/16

Edward A. Miller, 75, of Knox died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016. Thelma McKown, 94, of Franklin died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016. For the complete article,…




Pet of the day 9/9/16

Name: Sadie Breed: Spaniel, American Cocker Mix Age: 8 years Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Sadie can be found at…


A legacy of love

DukeFest is finally here and Tri-County Animal Rescue and Clarion PAWS have some pretty kitties up for adoption. DukeFest is Saturday It’s a tale of…







Nova, Kang lead Bucs past Reds

PITTSBURGH (AP) – Ivan Nova pitched a six-hitter to stay unbeaten with Pittsburgh and Jung Ho Kang hit a two-run double to key a three-run…



Recent Deaths 9/9/16

Edward Miller, 75, of Knox, died Sept. 8, 2016. John H. Wiand, 76, of St. Petersburg, Florida, formerly of Stoneboro, died Sept. 6, 2016. Michelle L. Blauser,…




Pet of the day 9/8/16

Name: Iris Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 4 months Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Iris can be…







NFL season begins today

DENVER (AP) – The 2016 NFL season starts the same way the last one ended, with Von Miller staring down Cam Newton. Denver’s star linebacker…



Recent Deaths 9/8/16

Karlyn A. McClearn, 61, of Sandy Lake, died Sept. 6, 2016.   For the complete article, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…




Pet of the day 9/7/16

Name: Chowder Breed: Chow Chow/ German Shepherd Age: 4 years Sex: Male Size: Large Color: Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Chowder can be found at…


Old Home Day in Fertigs

Old Home Day attendees check out the cars that were on display Monday during the Fertigs Community Center’s annual event. The event included a car, truck and motorcycle cruise-in,…


Florence: Finally meeting David

Perhaps one of the most jaw-dropping, camera flashing, ohh and ahh moments that I had while studying abroad was while I was visiting Florence. Florence…