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Von-derful Homecoming

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Yvonne “Von” Minutello hugs her father Brent Dorsey after being announced as White County High School’s 2023 Homecoming Queen. Von Dré Nelson was voted as Homecoming King. Look for Homecoming coverage in the B section.

Commissioner Terry Goodger raises the American flag in remembrance of the 9/11 attacks. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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County dedicates flag at 9/11 ceremony

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News On Monday, Sept. 11 at 9 a.m., the White County Board of Commissioners along with Woodmen Life held a remembrance ceremony for the attacks that took place 22 years ago in New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

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Helen OKs property swap

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News The Helen City Commission approved a land exchange with a former city commissioner in a called meeting Monday morning. On Monday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m.

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Cleveland needs lottery for licenses

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Cleveland will need a lottery to select who will be able to sell alcohol in the city. City Manager Kevin Harris said at Monday’s city council meeting that out of five package store applicants, four qualified.

Michael and Kristina Cromer toast with the crowd. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Prost!

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News With its parade and tapping of the first keg Saturday afternoon, Helen’s 53rd Oktoberfest is underway. The festival is the longest running in the U.S., ending on Oct. 29. The parade’s grand marshal was Bob Stacey of Hofbrauhaus USA.

Helen’s Oktoberfest is the longest running in the U.S. (file photo)

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Oktoberfest kicks off today

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News Helen is hosting its annual Oktoberfest officially starting today, Sept. 7, and the annual Oktoberfest Parade will begin at noon Saturday, Sept. 9.

Cordell Barnes

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Found body may be missing man

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News A body found in Lavonia could be missing White County resident Douglas Cordell Barnes. On Monday, Sept. 4, the Lavonia Police Department reported that they were investigating the death of an unidentified person found in Lavonia.

The city plans to purchase the former Ward’s Funeral Home property on Underwood Street. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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City to purchase Ward’s property

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News After about 35 minutes of discussion in executive session Tuesday night, the Cleveland City Council decided to purchase the former Ward’s Funeral Home property just behind Freedom Park. Per the motion made by Councilman C.J.

White County Sheriff Rick Kelley, Lead Pastor Jim Holmes, Chaplain Vic Bedzyk and Associate Pastor Steve Smith from Helen First Baptist in front of the White County Sheriff’s Office where the weekly jail ministry is held. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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Setting people free

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News A local church is providing the gospel to inmates in White County Detention Center every Sunday. Each Sunday after service at 2 p.m.

Josh Turner, Nan Bowen and Annie Sutton were the only candidates to qualify for mayor and city council.

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Cleveland cancels election

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Cleveland won’t have an election this year. All candidates are running unopposed, and no one filed to run as a write-in candidate in time to qualify.