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Fannin County Animal Control Officer J.R. Cornett kneels with this male Boxer mix who volunteers have named Mississippi. He was picked up on Dillon Ridge Road in Morganton, December 4, and will be staying at Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. Mississippi has a brindle coat. View this sweet guy under Animal Control number 359-19.

Fannin County Animal Control Officer J.R. Cornett kneels with this male Boxer mix who volunteers have named Mississippi. He was picked up on Dillon Ridge Road in Morganton, December 4, and will be staying at Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. Mississippi has a brindle coat. View this sweet guy under Animal Control number 359-19.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
The staff and dogs at Animal Control wish everyone a merry Christmas. Every dog has a stocking hanging from their kennel door waiting on treats from Santa.
Cast members for “It’s a Wonderful Life” gather around for a photo. Shown in the front row, from left, are Alicia Scully, Harry Chambers, Jonathan Bewley, Hadassah Pasley, Jubilee Get and Sydney Giddens; middle, Bill Banzhaf, J.R. Ridge, Lynn Green, Toni Born, Tempest Giet, Susan Mills and Gary Collier; back, Xander Pasley, Ali Reynolds, James Pasley, Evan Kincaid, Logan Walker, Patience Giet, Renee Banzhaf, Candace Youngberg and Mike Dunham.

Cast members for “It’s a Wonderful Life” gather around for a photo. Shown in the front row, from left, are Alicia Scully, Harry Chambers, Jonathan Bewley, Hadassah Pasley, Jubilee Get and Sydney Giddens; middle, Bill Banzhaf, J.R. Ridge, Lynn Green, Toni Born, Tempest Giet, Susan Mills and Gary Collier; back, Xander Pasley, Ali Reynolds, James Pasley, Evan Kincaid, Logan Walker, Patience Giet, Renee Banzhaf, Candace Youngberg and Mike Dunham.

Life ends Sunday at theater

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
The last chance to catch the Blue Ridge Community Theater’s (BRCT) production of “It’s a Wonderful Life” is Sunday, December 15 at 2 p.m. Show times are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. The play center around George Bailey – who is overwhelmed with problems.
The News Observer

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Copper Basin, Benton get water grants

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Tennessee State Representative Dan Howell (R-Cleveland) and State Senator Mike Bell (R-Riceville) announced the City of Benton and Copper Basin Utility District in Polk County will receive Infrastructure Planning Grants totaling $90,000.
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Toys for Tots wrap up planned

Lauren Bearden
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
The last toy drive for the 2019 Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign will be held at the INOLA Blue Ridge ice skating rink, Wednesday, December 18, 4 to 10 p.m.  Skaters and those strolling around the village may bring an unwrapped toy with a minimum value of $15 to donate.
Tri-State EMC’s Operation Roundup, which makes donations to community causes from members rounding up of their electric bills, was honored at the Fannin County veterans organizations’ Christmas dinner for the program’s contribution to the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 28. Operation Roundup Chairman Glenn Harbison, left, accepted the award from Paul Hunter, center, and Joe Brandon.

Tri-State EMC’s Operation Roundup, which makes donations to community causes from members rounding up of their electric bills, was honored at the Fannin County veterans organizations’ Christmas dinner for the program’s contribution to the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 28. Operation Roundup Chairman Glenn Harbison, left, accepted the award from Paul Hunter, center, and Joe Brandon.

VETERANS RECOGNIZE SUPPORT

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Polk County Executive Robby Hatcher and representatives of C&B Auction and Deli are shown with some of the toys donated for Polk County children. Shown are, from left, Rugby Bunch, Timothy Trulove, Tommy Bunch, Hayley Stephenson, Fred Esch, Macey Bunch and Hatcher.

Polk County Executive Robby Hatcher and representatives of C&B Auction and Deli are shown with some of the toys donated for Polk County children. Shown are, from left, Rugby Bunch, Timothy Trulove, Tommy Bunch, Hayley Stephenson, Fred Esch, Macey Bunch and Hatcher.

Toys will be given to East Polk children at community center

News Staff
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Polk County Executive Robby Hatcher is inviting all children in East Polk County to the Copper Basin Community Center Friday, December 13, because “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town.” Hatcher said toys will be given to the children by Santa himself.