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Expect Hwy. 18 delays this week

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Sunday, February 28. 2010

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The westbound lane of Highway 18 through Pike and Lamar counties will be closed Monday, March 1 through Friday, March 5 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily. [Full Story »]

Dziedzic won't appeal removal

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Friday, February 26. 2010

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Citing family obligations and legal expense, Lisa Dziedzic said today she will not appeal her removal as chairman of the Board of Assessors. [Full Story »]

Judge rules against Greenco

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Friday, February 26. 2010

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After a grueling, four-hour hearing Thursday afternoon, Judge William Thomas found that odors emanating from Greenco Environmental constitute a nuisance and ordered the firm to correct its problems within 30 days or face additional sanctions.
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Rudolph Ogilvie has died

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Thursday, February 25. 2010

Rudolph Ogilvie, a fixture at First National Bank for decades, has died. [Full Story »]

‘God has a plan for me’

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Thursday, February 25. 2010

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Joe Buice had a bad feeling when the call about a man with an assault rifle threatening suicide sounded on the radio in his patrol car January 29.

He had no way of knowing the call would nearly cost him his life.
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Graduation rate is 70%

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Wednesday, February 24. 2010

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As evidence of Lamar schools’ success, superintendent Dr. Bill Truby points to a graduation rate of nearly 70%. The Herald-Gazette erroneously reported last week that the dropout rate was 70%. “The drop out rate is not even close, ranging from four to eight percent a year,” Truby said.
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Greenco featured in recycling magazine

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Wednesday, February 24. 2010

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Greenco Environmental is featured in the February edition of BioCycle magazine, an industry publication. [Full Story »]

NWTF Hunting Heritage Banquet is tonight

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Wednesday, February 24. 2010

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The 10th annual National Wild Turkey Federation Hunting Heritage Banquet is set for Wednesday, Feb. 24, at the Barnesville Civic Center. [Full Story »]

Lost bulldogs

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Tuesday, February 23. 2010

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Some time this morning two American Bulldogs were reported missing from their Cannafax Road home.

One of the dogs is a large, male, white Brindle while the other is a female, white weighing about 80lbs. The male weighs roughly 150lbs. [Full Story »]

Motivational speaker at FAC tonight

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Monday, February 22. 2010

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Motivational speaker Bob Alexander will appear at the school system Fine Arts Center Monday night at 6:30 p.m. [Full Story »]

Greenco hearing looms Feb. 25

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Friday, February 19. 2010

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With the fate of its continued operation possibly hanging on a magistrate court hearing set for February 25, officials from Greenco Environmental will take their case to the public next Monday.

Tim and Melia Lesko, principals of the troubled composting operation, will host a public forum at 6:30 p.m. February 22 at the Barnesville Civic Center.
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Clark plays courtroom clown

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Thursday, February 18. 2010

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Accused killer Jennifer Clark spent nearly four hours clowning around in Lamar superior court Feb. 11, apparently unconcerned about the seriousness of the charges against her. [Full Story »]

‘Passion for fashion’ displayed at library

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Thursday, February 18. 2010

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Black History Month is being showcased in a personal way with this month's display window at the Barnesville-Lamar County Library.
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Trojans, Lady Trojans face postseason on court

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Wednesday, February 17. 2010

The Region 5AA basketball playoffs continue Thursday at Pike County High School. [Full Story »]

Sheriff probing allegations of inappropriate text messaging

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Wednesday, February 17. 2010

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Investigators from the Lamar County sheriff’s office are looking into allegations of misconduct by an unidentified youth minister at Fellowship Restoration Church and the church school, Liberty Christian Academy. [Full Story »]