Dollar General Market to open in Adel
Bill Elliott, a developer, has announced that the long-vacant former Fred’s store that he owns in Adel will be renovated for a Dollar General Market, to open soon. Elliott says the projected opening date for the Dollar General Market in Adel is April 20, 2023. “At this time, we are currently finalizing our due diligence…
Read MoreCommunity mourns passing of ‘Mr. Luchus’
Mr. Luchus McMillian, 80, a much-beloved employee of the Cook County School System for nearly five decades, passed away on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. “Our prayers are with Mr. Luchus’ family during this time,” said Cook County school officials. “We will forever miss this gentle man.” Community members remembered Mr. McMillian as “a sweet man…
Read MoreElsie Taft Parrish, 90
PLYMOUTH, IN- Our beautiful Mom, Elsie Taft Parrish, 90 years old has gone to be with the Lord on February 9, 2023. Her smile was like sunshine, had a heart of gold, and genuinely loved everyone. She was a great southern cook (known for her Southern Fried Chicken and Sweet Tea) and was at her…
Read MoreJudge sentences former teacher for drug offenses
On Feb. 1, 2023, Superior Court Judge Richard Perryman sentenced Julie Anna Rogers, 42, formerly of Adel, to 30 years’ probation for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, reduced from trafficking in methamphetamine; possession of tools for the commission of a crime; and possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance. The judge also ordered…
Read MoreMan to serve life in prison for sex trafficking of child
On Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, Chief Superior Court Judge Clayton Tomlinson sentenced Jason Aaron Clendenen, 31, of Sparks to life in prison after the defendant pleaded guilty to trafficking of a person for sexual servitude, cruelty to children, first degree, aggravated child molestation, aggravated sexual battery, and sexual exploitation of children, according to Superior Court…
Read MoreCounty to install 13 tornado warning sirens
Tornadoes have slammed Cook County in recent years, causing seven deaths in January 2017, damaging homes and businesses in April 2020, and again impacting about two dozen homes in January 2023, six years to the day of the deadliest natural disaster in local history. Local leaders have responded by seeking to add another method of…
Read MoreGeorgianna McMillen, 90
Georgianna McMillen, 90 of Lenox passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at her home. Mrs. McMillen was born August 15, 1932 to the late George & Elizabeth Pinkey McMillen. Survivors include her daughters, Elizabeth Jean Chiacchiarini of Lenox, and Carlena (Dennis) Adkins of Orlando, Fl; sons, John (Barbara) Chiacchiarini of Fl, Robert Chiacchiarini of Lenox,…
Read MorePeggy Sumner Ellis, 72
Peggy Sumner Ellis, 72, of Lenox, died Sunday January 29, 2023 at Emory Midtown in Atlanta. She was born January 30, 1950 in Berrien County to the late Ernest Claude Sumner and the late Florence Lott Sumner. She was a retired RN with Tift Health Care and also worked at the Berrien County Hospital. She…
Read MoreLois Winifred Lawhorn Rowan, 69
Lois Winifred Lawhorn Rowan, age 69, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, in Valdosta, Georgia. Services for Lois were held in the Cadwell Chapel of Cox Funeral Home, Bainbridge, Georgia, 12:00 noon, Saturday, February 4. Pastor Christy Bandy officiated. The family received friends one hour before the service at 11:00 a.m. Lois was born October…
Read MoreAnne Gwendolyn (Alley) Taylor, 85
Anne Gwendolyn Taylor, age 85, resident of Josephine, Alabama passed away peacefully on January 28, 2023. She was born in Echols County, Georgia on September 10, 1937 to Carlos William & Nancy Opal Alley. She grew up in rural Georgia the daughter of farmers, working in the fields alongside her dad, mom and brothers. She…
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