Celebrate The New Year At Big South Fork’s Bike Ride

Mountain Bikers will kick off the New Year on the rugged trails of Big South Fork during the park’s annual New Year’s Day “Mail Run” ride. The annual bike ride began back in 1974 when the park was established. Big South Fork’s Chief of Interpretation and Education, Christopher Derman, said the park’s mountain bike club […]
Putnam Increasing Drunk Driving Patrols For New Year’s

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is increasing patrols on New Year’s Eve to monitor for people who are drinking and driving. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said he and his deputies have had meetings about patrols leading up to New Year’s Eve. Farris said his office is increasing patrols in typical areas that tend to […]
How To Prepare A Classic Southern New Year’s Meal

Prepare to ring in the new year, making a classic, southern feast that family and friends can enjoy, with the help of a local cook. Local Cook Sally Lewis said she has been cooking familiar New Year favorites for many years. Lewis said some of the iconic dishes she makes are pork chops and fried […]
New State Domestic Violence Registry Starts Thursday

A new state law will take effect Thursday, creating a domestic violence registry to keep track of repeat offenders statewide. Local Lawyer Dana Looper said Savanna’s Law identifies domestic violence as a pattern of behavior, not isolated incidents. Looper said the registry will include the offender’s name, photo, date of birth, and county of conviction. […]
Stewart Continuing LA Dance Journey After Midwest Start

What began as a childhood fascination in Ohio has turned into a national opportunity for Livingston Academy dancer Audrey Stewart. Stewart’s love for dance started early, but opportunities to compete were limited in her hometown. With no local competitions available, her passion remained more of a dream than a reality, until her family relocated to […]
Grissom Aims High After Breakout Season For Van Buren

Van Buren Eaglettes Flag Football Player Ellie Grissom enters the season with clear expectations, and even higher standards for herself. “I want to do better and do more this year,” Grissom said. “So I’ve kind of set goals to help me do better. I want to get over 2,000 yards and 15 or more touchdowns.” […]









