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Training pays off for athlete

JAMES Sweeney has stepped up his training for the upcoming schools District and Regional Championships, and it seem to be paying handsome dividends. The 16-year-old set a new club record in

Cambodian man clears land mines he set decades ago

Maneuvering slowly through grassy Cambodian terrain, a caravan of 20 men and women is on a search-and-rescue mission. Dressed in military fatigues, they are guided by a fearless leader who calculates every step and ensures the safest path for his comrades.

Cadets get jump start in leadership training

Kandice Camp is a step closer to her dream of becoming a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force. The 17-year-old recently took part in an officer leadership training camp, her third, to learn how to be a better leader for the 200-cadet, Air Force JROTC Unit at Dutchtown High School.

News Briefs for August 1

COALITION FORMED - A group of Wise County landowners whose property could be affected by the preferred route for an Oncor high voltage transmission line have formed a coalition to voice their concerns at upcoming Public Utility Commission hearings. These landowners are on sections "J" and "OO" of the proposed route and have formed Wise Transmission Group, LLC. For information or to join the ...

County Treasurer (Click here for profiles)

Hometown : Bolivar. Born and raised in Aldrich. Family : My wife Linda and I have been married 41 years. Our daughter and son-in-law, Gelin and Pat Douglas, and our grandchildren, Josie, 6, and Cy, 4, have also been born and raised in Polk County.