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OPINIONS: Don’t fear the future; but be prepared just in case

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Saturday, September 20. 2008

There is a group of people on the extreme edge of our society who are convinced that the world as we know it is about to end. They think that any of several factors can bring our culture and economy crashing down around our heads. And they take extraordinary measures to prepare for the future. They call themselves survivalists. These people ... [Full Story »]

Sewer system in sight

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Saturday, September 20. 2008

The Madison County Industrial Authority hopes to add commercial sewer services to its water service business by late next spring. A public meeting was held last week by the IDA and project engineer Charlie Armentrout, to bring the community up to date on plans for a commercial sewer system in the Dogboro/Hull area. A similar public meeting was ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: No military death should be in vain

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Friday, September 19. 2008

Dear Editor: This is to thank the Rev. Lance Snipes for submitting “Forgetting to Remember” (church news, Sept. 4). We were very moved and my husband asked me to make copies for family and friends. As of Sept. 5, there are 4,154 casualties of the war since our loss of over 5,000 innocents at the twin towers on Sept. 11, 2001. Those numbers ... [Full Story »]

Madison County Republicans to hear from probate candidates Saturday

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Friday, September 19. 2008

The Madison County Republican Party will meet at the First Madison Bank Community Room on Hwy. 29, Saturday, Sept. 20, at 8:30 a.m. Guest speakers will be the Madison County Probate Court judge candidates, Cody Cross and Joley Barber. McCain/Palin campaign signs will be available at this meeting.

Hull man charged with battery, criminal trespass

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Friday, September 19. 2008

A Hull man was arrested last week following an altercation on Macedonia Church Road. Jason Matthew Money, 27, 399 Buford Carey Road, was charged with one count each of simple battery FVA, criminal trespass and public drunkenness. According to the incident report, Money got into a fight with his wife at a party and struck her with a closed fist. ... [Full Story »]

Sewerage system too pricey for Colbert

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Friday, September 19. 2008

Colbert won’t be getting into the sewer business anytime soon. The city reached some closure on the issue Monday night when engineer Chris Quigley told city leaders that a stand-alone system would prove too costly. “We’ve decided to hold off on it at the present time,” Colbert mayor John Waggoner said. Colbert had pondered installing a ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Addicted – to books

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Friday, September 19. 2008

I admit it, I’m addicted to books. This week, the Friends of the Madison County Library is hosting its bi-annual book sale, and I’m trying to stay away. Why? I’m overflowing with books. My addiction has led to me acquire books and then hold on to them, often to my husband’s chagrin. It’s gotten so bad sometimes, I’ve hidden my ... [Full Story »]

Planners say ‘no’ to Spratlin Mill rezoning

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Friday, September 19. 2008

BOC to consider matter Monday Planning commission members refused (6-0) to give their approval Tuesday night to a rezoning on Spratlin Mill Road that would pave the way for 90 new homes. Thirty to 40 homeowners and neighbors of the upscale Spratlin Mill subdivision developed by Morris Bullock showed up at Tuesday night’s public hearings of ... [Full Story »]

Early voting starts Sept. 22

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Friday, September 19. 2008

Just can’t wait to vote for president of the United States or for sheriff of Madison County? Well, you can head to the Madison County Registrar’s Office beginning Monday, Sept. 22, to beat the voting rush. Early voting will be available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct. 24, with advanced voting week beginning Oct. 27. “You do ... [Full Story »]

Deputy fired amid allegations of relationship with a minor

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Thursday, September 18. 2008

A Madison County deputy has been fired from his job after the sheriff’s department learned of the man’s alleged inappropriate relationship with a minor. “On September 15, 2008, allegations were made of an inappropriate relationship between a Madison County Sheriff’s Deputy and 16 years of age minor female,” stated a press release from ... [Full Story »]

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