During the quick but nasty storm on Wednesday, a Knox County crew worked through the night to clear 29 trees off roads. On Thursday morning, I phoned the mayor’s office …
Is Tom Spangler tough enough?
Sheriff-elect Tom Spangler beat the man most folks thought would win. Spangler topped Lee Tramel 65-35 percent in the May Republican Primary. With no Democratic opponent, “Spanky” will lead the …
Powell celebrates Independence Day
Welcome to hometown USA. Powell celebrated the Fourth of July with a parade down Emory Road (middle school to high school) and a picnic in the park.
It was hot for …
Powell Playhouse roars back with ‘Grow Up Grandad’
Four performances of “Grow Up Grandad” are set for this week at the Powell Playhouse. Performances are 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 28-30, and 2 p.m. Saturday, June …
Glenn Jacobs apparent winner
Glenn Jacobs should mail Roger Kane a check. When Roger started running against Sherry Witt, he posted huge signs with his last name. The signs didn’t help Roger, but Glenn …
Expect the Sentinel to pick the ‘ins’
Let’s have some fun with the upcoming May 1 county primaries. Early voting starts this week, so everyone should have made up their mind. Get details on sites and times …
Halls BPA prays for community
The Halls Crossroads business community came together in prayer and fellowship March 30, with the annual Halls Prayer Breakfast, hosted by the Halls Business and Professional Association.
The event was held …
Candidates flock to Halls BPA forum
The Halls Business and Professional Association hosted a candidate forum March 20, with 15 candidates and two candidate representatives in attendance. Past president Michelle Wilson moderated.
County Mayor: Republicans Brad Anders and …