LOCAL
Local cows graze social media
One of the busiest highways in the area, U.S. Hwy. 270, is well traveled and often talked about for a variety of reasons, but more recently it’s become a topic of conversation for an unexpected reason, two reasons actually, and their names are Lolly Bell and Nelly. Nope, they’re not …
Quorum Court greeted by 4-H
Grant County Quorum Court members were greeted with refreshments prior to the Nov. 20 meeting by Grant County 4-H members who took the time to visit with and get to know their local justices of the peace, who then met to discuss several ordinances, resolutions and the finalization of the …
Candidates certify for 2024 Primary
The candidates running for office in the 2024 Preferential Primary Elections were certified on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Below is the list of candidates and the offices in which they are running.
County’s renovations to old FBC building well underway
The Grant County Quorum Court recently approved an ordinance that would relocate a couple of the county’s public offices to the old First Baptist Church building, which has undergone extensive demolition and renovations since the county acquired the property last year.
Kissire set to replace Kissire at Poyen
On July 1, 2024, the Poyen School District will make a change at the superintendent position for just the second time in 45 years.
SSD shares budget info with Sheridan Council
On Nov. 7 the Sheridan City Council met for its regular monthly meeting hearing from Sheridan School District’s Chief Financial Officer Cris Bolin, in her third year with Sheridan Schools, who shared data from the school district budget.
Sheridan School spotlights success
At the regular monthly meeting of the Sheridan School Board on Nov. 6, the room was flush with students, teachers and parents, as the Board shone a spotlight on the recent successes of students in the district.
Tull cell tower expected to be active soon
Tull City Council met on Nov. 6 for its regular monthly meeting. The October minutes and September financial report were approved. Under old business, Mayor Jeff Nalley announced that the paperwork for new water pumps for the Highway 190 water tank has been signed and sent to the engineer.
Adopt-A-Street volunteers keep Sheridan beautiful
Have you noticed cleaner streets in Sheridan? In an effort to keep Sheridan clean and beautiful, several streets in the city have been adopted by residents and businesses with volunteers picking up trash and tending to their adopted areas.
ANIMAL seeks nationwide partners to help take foster pets
Helping those less fortunate is a wonderful way to give back to one's community and is often even more prevalent around the holidays. However, oftentimes the four-legged, furry ones in need are forgotten. Fostering can be a gracious way to help animals in need. Offering a safe and loving home …
Estimated 6,000 people enjoy carnival despite dreary weather
Nothing could dampen the fall carnival spirit -- not even a good dose of rain or the short notice change in venue, not even with city’s Recreation Center’s rooms fully booked. Figuring all of that out took the fall carnival coordinators playing their own sort of carnival game by scrambling …
Secure unit for female residents unveiled in Sheridan
The Sheridan Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center held an event on Tuesday, Oct. 24 to unveil its newly renovated wing, which will be dedicated as a secure unit for female residents.
Shelby Taylor & Dan Brown Retire from Peoples Bank Board
Two well-known Grant County businessmen who were among the founders of Peoples Bank in the year 2000, have announced their retirement from the Peoples Bank Board of Directors.
Nucor haunted house raises over $3,000 for women’s shelter
As spooky season draws towards a close, the Keeping the Faith Women’s Shelter will receive a little treat in the form of a donation from this year’s haunted house, which was taken over and operated by Nucor.
