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Final inspections of the renovated city building are expected to take place in early to mid-February once work is finished. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Final inspections of the renovated city building are expected to take place in early to mid-February once work is finished. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Renovation at Oak Springs school building nears end

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 30, 2020
The City of Cleveland is nearing the completion of renovations to an old school building that will become the temporary home of the Cleveland Police Department and City Council meetings.
White County officials are researching the possibility of declaring the county a Second Amendment sanctuary.

White County officials are researching the possibility of declaring the county a Second Amendment sanctuary.

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County to study Second Amendment sanctuary

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, January 30, 2020
White County officials are researching the possibility of declaring the county a Second Amendment sanctuary. County commissioners were asked about the issue during a public comment period at the end of their called meeting on Monday, Jan. 27.
Hardman Farm has seen paid admissions rise as use of the Helen to Hardman Heritage Trail has increased. (File photos/Wayne Hardy)

Hardman Farm has seen paid admissions rise as use of the Helen to Hardman Heritage Trail has increased. (File photos/Wayne Hardy)

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Trail traffic driving more visits to Hardman Farm

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, January 30, 2020
When the Helen to Hardman Heritage Trail opened in May 2018, state and local officials touted how it would more feed foot traffic to the namesake destinations at both ends of the path.
Annie Sutton

Annie Sutton

Sutton, Turner qualify for mayor’s race

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Two candidates for Cleveland mayor had emerged as the special election qualifying period neared its end. Annie Sutton and Josh Turner officially entered the race Monday. No one else had registered  on Wednesday, Jan. 29, with the three-day qualifying period set to end at 4:30 p.m.
Annie Sutton

Annie Sutton

Sutton, Turner qualify for mayor race

Stephanie Hill
Monday, January 27, 2020
Cleveland City Council member Annie Sutton qualified to run for mayor on Monday, Jan. 27. In doing so, Sutton turned in her resignation letter as Ward 2 council member. In a letter, she thanks Cleveland residents for their support during her time on the council.
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Phoenix

Pets of the Week: Jan. 27

News Staff
Monday, January 27, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of Jan. 27 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Teddy is a one-year-old male shepherd mix who is just wonderful!
Qualifying for the City of Cleveland mayoral candidates begins today.

Qualifying for the City of Cleveland mayoral candidates begins today.

Qualifying for Cleveland Mayor race begins today

News Staff
Monday, January 27, 2020
Qualifying for the City of Cleveland mayoral candidates begins today, Monday, Jan. 27, and will be held through Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Cleveland City Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. There is a $138 qualifying fee.
Our reporter Stephanie had a fun time visiting the Charles Smithgall Humane Society and Adoption Center last week. Check out this week's paper to find out more information about the shelter.

Our reporter Stephanie had a fun time visiting the Charles Smithgall Humane Society and Adoption Center last week. Check out this week's paper to find out more information about the shelter.

Headlines in the Jan. 23 issue of the White County News

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Headlines in the Jan. 23 issue of the White County News: They're the B-E-S-T! All About the Animals Autry aims to be next sheriff Football schedule reflects new setup Warrior teams set for final stretch WCMS teams begin title chase Check out our classifieds.
Fifth-grader Alli Daves, left, of Mossy Creek Elementary School, won the system-wide school Spelling Bee out of a field of 84 students. Brayden Gerrell, a fourth-grader also at MCES, was the runner-up. (Submitted photo)

Fifth-grader Alli Daves, left, of Mossy Creek Elementary School, won the system-wide school Spelling Bee out of a field of 84 students. Brayden Gerrell, a fourth-grader also at MCES, was the runner-up. (Submitted photo)

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They’re the B-E-S-T!

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 23, 2020
White County School System has a new system-wide spelling bee champion. Fifth-grader Alli Daves took the top honor after she correctly spelled “turret” at the spelling bee on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
The City of Helen will be conducting a smoke test to determine infiltration and inflow of rainwater into the sewer system.

The City of Helen will be conducting a smoke test to determine infiltration and inflow of rainwater into the sewer system.

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Helen to run smoke test on sewer system

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, January 23, 2020
The City of Helen will be conducting a smoke test to determine infiltration and inflow of rainwater into the sewer system. Fletcher Holliday, with Engineering Management Inc. (EMI), spoke to the commission about issues the city is having with their sewer system collecting rainwater.