Erin Cantrell-Pryor received over $212,500 in scholarships at DCHS Thursday, the largest total award presented to any student, including a $186,000 scholarship from Cornell University
Rawlin Vanatta, owner/operator of the White Possom Grille in Smithville, talked about jobs in the culinary arts during Career Day at DeKalb West School
DCHS Class of 2013 Scholarship Recipients at Awards Day
Singer/Songwriter Sam Mullins talked to 6th-8th grade students at DeKalb West School about careers in music at the annual Career Day, coordinated by School Counselor Bill Conger.
Junior DCHS Golfer Mallory Sullivan signs with Cumberland University to play golf after she graduates. Members of her family joined Mallory at the signing Thursday along with DCHS Coach Joe Pat Cope
School Board Votes 4-1 to make cuts in Tentative Budget for 2013-14. (OLDER PHOTO) (READ STORY UNDER LOCAL NEWS)
DCHS Principal Patrick Cripps, Valedictorian Taylor Leach, Salutatorian P.J. Carroll, State Rep Mark Pody, State Sen. Mae Beavers, State Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver, and Director of Schools Mark Willoughby
Smithville Crime Stoppers Board meets with D.A. Randy York: Officer Matt Farmer, Shawn Jacobs, Randy York, Gayla Hendrix, John Daniels, Karen Caplinger, Mayor Jimmy Poss, and Phillip (Fluty) Cantrell
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society for Key Women Educators welcome new members Mandy Dakas and Kathy Bryant into the Beta Theta Chapter. Pictured with long-time members, Louise Frazier and Jenelle Pugh.
Sheriff Patrick Ray, detectives, deputies, and TBI agent Billy Miller examine Chevy Blazer pulled from the lake where Putnam County woman died after the vehicle ran into the water. (See Videos)
Chevy Blazer Pulled from Center Hill Lake at Johnson Chapel Boat Ramp. Putnam County woman died after the vehicle submerged in the water. Two others escaped unharmed (See videos)
Woman Dies After Chevy Blazer Runs off Boat Ramp and Submerges in Lake (SEE VIDEOS UNDER LOCAL NEWS)
Retiring teachers from Smithville Elementary left to right and their years of service. Ms. Jan Thomas- 35 years, Mrs. Sue Driver- 39 years, Mrs. Mary Pugh- 30 years
Cancer Survivors at Relay for Life
Presentation of the Colors by Boy Scout Troop #347 at Relay for Life
Crowd enjoys David Turner and Friends at Relay for Life
David Turner and Friends entertain at Relay for Life
A federal grand jury in Nashville returned a 29-count indictment yesterday charging 63 year old Robert E. Neener of Smithville with wire fraud, mail fraud, and using and selling falsely made seals of various federal agencies, including several branches of the United States military. The indictment was announced by U.S. Attorney Jerry E. Martin and alleges that in 2007 and 2008, Neener operated an Internet business called “Bob Neener Military Documents,” which offered to sell various military service certificates to the public. These documents were intended to reflect that the person named was a disabled veteran; had been honorably discharged; had received a presidential citation; or had been recognized for various other military service achievements.
Two men, implicated in a recent theft of wheels and tires from Dry Creek Salvage, have each been charged in the case.
41 year old William Shane England of South Mountain Street was picked up by Smithville Police on Wednesday, August 11th and charged with theft. One week later, the Sheriff's Department served a warrant on 32 year old Grady L. Murphy of Bell Street for theft.
In the latest weekly update on city crime news, Smithville Police say that on Monday, August 9th David Bullard reported to Lieutenant Steven Leffew that someone had stolen some wheels, tires and a CD player from Dry Creek Salvage sometime over the weekend. On Wednesday, August 11th Detective Matt Holmes received information that the wheels and tires on the truck England was driving were stolen from Dry Creek Salvage. The vehicle was later spotted by Detective Holmes and K-9 Officer Brad Tatrow on South College Street and it was pulled over. The officers immediately noticed that England had already changed the wheels and tires that were on the vehicle. When asked about the wheels, England admitted to taking them to Blue Springs and hiding them in a shed. The wheels and tires were recovered and identified by the owner. England claimed that he bought the wheels and tires from Murphy knowing that they were stolen. Bond for Mr. England is $1,000 and his court date is August 26th. Bond for Murphy is $5,000 and he will be in court on September 2nd.
