Friday night we were invited to dinner by the new owners of Dan’s deceased mom’s house. Initially, the house was sold to Mrs. Arp’s neighbors who intended to use it …
Adam Wilson: The ultimate Tennessee Volunteer
During the War of 1812, Tennessee sent more soldiers per capita than any other state, earning our state the nickname “The Volunteer State” which many local organizations link to their …
Powell Theater Club presents student-written ‘Partners’
Nothing makes my heart beat a little faster than to see young people happy and enjoying life. The Powell High School Theater Club is a group of students who are …
While sales slow, values hold on Broadacres homes
Veteran Realtor and Powell Broadacres resident Andrew Sharits has for years shared updates on the real estate market with his neighbors at the annual meeting of the Homeowners Association. Now …
Powell Middle drum band performs at Rossini
When I was attending school, there were no “middle schools” and I was actually in the very first ninth grade class at Gresham Junior High School in 1971 when elementary …
Melissa Darter shares words of Unified Partner team
Every four years we celebrate the Olympic Games as not only a platform for recognizing athletic achievements but also for promoting unity and friendship among nations. For the past 50 …
Rebecca Larocque: 10-year troop leader
For some, Girl Scouts is a brief experience. They proudly wear their Daisy vest or Brownie sash outside supermarkets to sell cookies or they take their daughter to meetings at …
Hidden history among the trees
On Sunday I took a stroll from a friend’s house in Sterchi Hills, up Jim Sterchi Drive and hooked a right down Dante Road. Now, my mama didn’t raise a …