Dyer, Kenton leaders urge caution at parades
Dyer Station Celebration and Kenton White Squirrel leaders are excited to host annual Christmas parades Saturday but are urging participants and spectators to use caution. Lineup for the Dyer parade begins at 4 p.m. at Tate’s Kwik Stop, and the parade rolls down Main Street starting at 5. “Please use social distancing and do whatever…
Read MoreNew high school equivalency classes offered in Dyer
Jackson State Community College, in partnership with the City of Dyer, began offering high school equivalency classes in Dyer on Dec. 1 as part of the adult education program. These classes are open to anyone in need of a high school diploma. In-person classes will meet at the VFW building in Dyer on Tuesday and…
Read MoreTrenton board approves PILOT program for Crockett Manor
By Crystal Burns At its Nov. 24 meeting, the Trenton City Council unanimously approved a PILOT (Payments In Lieu of Ad Valorem Tax) agreement for Crockett Manor, LP’s proposed $3 million rehabilitation project. The resolution consents to the Trenton Industrial Board negotiating and accepting the PILOT payments with respect to the Crockett Manor project,…
Read MoreThanksgiving break benefits Bradford schools
By Crystal Burns Thanksgiving break came just in time for Bradford Special School District students and staff. Director of Schools Dan Black told the school board at its Nov. 23 meeting that the number of positive COVID-19 tests and quarantined individuals has increased in the 10 days prior to the meeting. An entire pre-K…
Read MoreRiley reflects on 33 years at GCUD
By Pat Riley My time at Gibson County Utility District (GCUD) can be summed up into one word. Changes. A lot has happened at GCUD in the past 33 years as with the natural gas industry. When I first came to GCUD in August of 1987, I already knew something about the utility…
Read MoreRutherford leaders confront budget concerns
By Crystal Burns The Rutherford Mayor and Board of Aldermen developed a plan to confront budget concerns at the town’s Nov. 16 meeting. Mayor Sandy Simpson provided the board with estimates and options for paving Trenton Street (old Highway 45). The numbers were for information only, as the project must be put out for…
Read MoreRutherford volunteers seek donations for Christmas Cheer Program
By Ann Abbott Everyone knows that this has been a difficult year for our citizens, so we all need some cheering up. A good opportunity to begin our cheering is with the Rutherford Christmas Cheer Program. Getting involved with the program, physically and financially can help you and others. Several of our people have…
Read MorePhillips honored with community broadband award
The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) recently awarded the Dr. Charles Kao Award for Community Broadband to Charles Phillips, Gibson Electric Membership Corporation VP of Technical Services and Gibson Connect VP of Operations. The award recognizes individuals, organizations, or companies that honor Dr. Kao’s innovation and connect communities with fiber optic technology. In its communication, the…
Read MoreDyer sets Christmas parade Dec. 5
By Cara Zarecor On Nov. 9, Dyer officials met for their first board meeting since the general election, where Mayor Chris Younger was decidedly re-elected. With all alderpersons present, Younger opened the meeting by announcing some important upcoming dates. The city’s annual Christmas parade will be held Saturday, Dec. 5, starting at…
Read MoreTrenton honors veterans
With COVID-19 cases rising daily, the Oakland Cemetery Association Committee had to adjust its annual Veterans Day program, but the group still found a way to honor American heroes. Traditionally, a brief ceremony is held at Oakland Cemetery with veterans placing a wreath at the veterans’ memorial near the gazebo. All Gibson County veterans and…
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