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Jennifer Austin

Still in the Running for a Wheelchair Accessible Van

Posted on May 20, 2013 at 2:54 pm

Jennifer Austin Is Semifinalist In National Contest Jennifer Austin, of Cowan, has some exciting news for those who’ve been voting for her to win the “Hometown Heroes” contest sponsored by the National Mobility Equipment Dealers (NMEDA). “Well it’s official, I made the top 5 percent and am now a semifinalist,” Austin notified her Facebook friends last week. “I cannot thank you all enough for all the support you’ve shown me

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  • Noble Person Award Presented To Pat Brandenstein

    Posted on May 16, 2013 at 3:12 pm

    Pat Brandenstein

      The City of Winchester presented the Templeton Foundation’s “Noble Person Award” to Pat Brandenstein of Winchester during the recent International Dogwood Festival. Pat is known to many as the “Guardian Angel to Widows in Tennessee” for her work with the Wings of Hope Widow’s Ministry. Thousands of area widows have participated and found fellowship and hope and healing through Wings of Hope Widow’s Ministry.  The first chapter began in

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  • The Healing Arts Project Exhibit Opens In Cowan

    Posted on May 9, 2013 at 2:44 pm

    ART EXHIBIT IN COWAN-- Franklin County Arts Guild is participating in The Healing Arts Project, Inc.-(HAPI). The show opens on Thursday, May 9, with a reception on Friday, May 10 from 5-7 p.m. Refreshments will be served and the public is cordially invited. The show continues through June 15. Pictured is art from the exhibit.

    Franklin County Arts Guild is participating in The Healing Arts Project, Inc.-(HAPI), which provides an avenue for persons in mental health and addiction recovery to express their creativity through a wide range of artistic endeavors. Guild member Denise Miller teaches at HAPI centers and she and Pat Underwood, who is assisting the exhibit have been instrumental in bringing the students artwork to the Artisan Depot located at 201 E. Cumberland

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  • Posey And Dougherty To Wed

    Posted on May 3, 2013 at 9:58 am

    TO WED--Mr. and Mrs. James Posey of Winchester announce the marriage of their daughter, Jolene Nicole Posey, to Ryan Joseph Dougherty, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Patrick Dougherty, of Franklin.

    Mr. and Mrs. James Posey of Winchester announce the marriage of their daughter, Jolene Nicole Posey, to Ryan Joseph Dougherty, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Patrick Dougherty, of Franklin. Jolene is a graduate of Franklin County High School, Auburn Universityand Boston Universitywhere she recently earned her masters’ degree. She is a Captain in the United States Air Force stationed inPanama City,Fl., at Tyndall Air Force Base. Mr. Dougherty is

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  • County Republicans Celebrate With Annual Reagan Day Dinner

    Posted on April 29, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    LADIES OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY -- The annual Republican Party Reagan Day Dinner was once again a big success thanks to the hard work and dedication of the Franklin County Republican Party. Pictured left to right, Joanne Davis, Senator Janice Bowling, and Iris Rudder, Franklin County Republican Party Vice Chairman.  --H-C-Photo by Tina Shang

    The Franklin County Republicans Annual Reagan Day Dinner was sold out for its fourth straight year. The celebration, dinner and silent auction took place on Saturday evening at the Franklin County Country Club. Nearly 200 people were in attendance to join in the celebration of the party’s success and to remember the 40th President of the U.S., Ronald Reagan. Congressman, Scott DesJarlais offered a few brief words, via a live

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  • Dog’s Best Friends Come To The Rescue

    Posted on April 25, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    BACK HOME AGAIN—Animal lover Alice Stephens of Winchester is grateful for her fantastic neighbors who helped to rescue her German Shepherd, Molly after she fell into cold Tims Ford Lake and spent some time trying to get out before being noticed. She likely would have drowned if it wasn’t for their quick actions. It took a whole team of folks working together to get her back home again.  --H-C-photo by Linda Stacy

      It was an ordinary quiet day in the north Franklin County Leatherwood neighborhood when Ted Ball heard his neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Doubet, calling for help. Ted rushed over and Mrs. Doubet pointed to a big dog struggling to get out of the lake. Tims Ford Lake was still very cold and this dog was clearly distressed and unable to climb out. Ted didn’t know what to do. “She

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  • Welcome Home, “Ms. R!”

    Posted on April 25, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    Pat Reynolds returns home after serious car accident Article submitted to the H-C If you were asked to name the riches in your life, what would be your response? While some might answer that question saying their house, car, boat or amount of stock, Pat Reynolds, a veteran teacher of 43 years at Huntland Middle School, has always felt her riches dwelt within her family, friends, the church and those

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