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Keep staples on hand: meat, vegetables, spices

Hello once again, my friends. As I am typing this article, I have paused frequently to look out the window. It’s 14 degrees outside, and snow is falling heavily. Like most of you I can only think of one thing: being wrapped up in a blanket on the couch watching TV.

Plans move ahead for new field, track

Fall Friday nights at Panther Stadium will soon have a different look as the Carroll County Schools Board of Education took another step forward in the athletic field upgrade project during a special meeting, Feb. 23.

Frigid temps accompany wintry mix

Snow, sleet and freezing rain combined with frigid temperatures caused Carroll County Emergency Management to issue a level two snow emergency Friday afternoon. The snow emergency was lowered to a level one Monday about noon, Emergency Management Director Ed Webb said in an email.

New book features photos from Trimble County’s past

Trimble County is the subject of the latest book in the Images of America series from Arcadia Publishing. Images and information for the photographic history were compiled by local author Phyllis Codling McLaughlin.

Although originally from Ohio, McLaughlin developed a strong affection for Trimble County and its people while serving as editor of The Trimble Banner from 2009-2011.

Ladies defeat Owen to advance to district championship

Carroll County outscored Owen County 13-4 in the fourth quarter to win, 32-22, in the 31st District Tournament Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Eminence High School. With the win, the Lady Panthers advance to the championship game at 7 p.m. Friday against Gallatin County, who defeated Henry County to reach the title game. Both Carroll and Gallatin also will play in the 8th Region Tournament held next week at Carroll County High School. The tournament bracket will be released Saturday. This will be the Lady Panthers’ first trip to the regional tournament since the 2009-2010 season.

4-Her asks for support of Ag Tag

Editor:

As a proud member of 4-H, I would like to share a little about what 4-H means to me and why it is important to our community. I am involved in the Carroll County 4-H activities. These 4-H programs provide me and my fellow 4-H members skills that are vital to our success in today’s global society. I know 4-H will help me to learn valuable lessons and provide me with opportunities that I wouldn’t be exposed to otherwise.

Carroll County Community Calendar | Week of Feb. 26, 2015

Thursday, Feb. 26

Chris McDaniels will be the guest of the Carroll County Republicans at 7p.m. at the State Farm Building on Highland Ave. in Carrollton.They meet the fourth Thursday of each month and hope to have a different candidate at each of their meetings between now and May. The public is invited.

West Carroll Water board meeting has been rescheduled due to weather for 5 p.m. at Carrollton Utilities.

Champions for a Drug-Free Carroll County meets at 11:30 a.m. in the community room, Carroll County Public Library.

Davy installed as pastor
Youth Horsemanship | Feb. 26, 2015
Prestonville City Commission | Feb. 26, 2015

Utilities franchise agreement passed

Prestonville City Commission approved a utilities franchise agreement ordinance for electricity on second reading during its Feb. 19, meeting.