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Shown from left are WCHS industrial mechanics teacher Tim Mayo, Assistant Principal Angie Helton, Principal Mary Anne Collier, White County Schools Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett, Gary VanWambeke (Freudenberg NOK vice president for Global Lead Center Transmission and Driveline Seals) and Wyman Hare, Cleveland plant manager for Freudenberg NOK. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Shown from left are WCHS industrial mechanics teacher Tim Mayo, Assistant Principal Angie Helton, Principal Mary Anne Collier, White County Schools Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett, Gary VanWambeke (Freudenberg NOK vice president for Global Lead Center Transmission and Driveline Seals) and Wyman Hare, Cleveland plant manager for Freudenberg NOK. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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Freudenberg-NOK secures grant for WCHS equipment

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, October 3, 2019
White County High School’s industrial maintenance program has received a boost from the Cleveland plant of Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies. Company representatives presented a check for $57,630 to the White County Board of Education at a media event at the high school on Thursday, Sept. 26.
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Anthem, NGHS contract expires

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2019
After months of negotiations, the contract between Northeast Georgia Health System and insurance provider Anthem expired Tuesday, Oct. 1, meaning many NGHS facilities are now out-of-network for Anthem customers.
Christopher Fraizer

Christopher Fraizer

Authorities looking for driver of multi-county car chase

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Authorities say they are looking for Christopher Fraizer, 31, of Cleveland, who is alleged to have led authorities in a multi-county car chase on Monday, Sept. 30. White County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to stop a white Buick Sedan at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Aries

Aries

Pets of the Week: Sept. 30

News Staff
Monday, September 30, 2019
Pets of the week for the week of Sept. 30 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Aries is a 2-year-old female retriever mix that is just beautiful.
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Charges pending in fatal accident

Stephanie Hill
Sunday, September 29, 2019
Charges are pending in a fatal three-vehicle accident that occurred today that involved a 92-year-old Cleveland man. The accident occurred at approximately 12:45 p.m. on Alt. 75 at its intersection with John Head Road, according to Cpl Josh Hedden with Georgia State Patrol Post 6.
Shown from left are WCHS industrial mechanics teacher Tim Mayo, Assistant Principal Angie Helton, Principal Mary Anne Collier, White County Schools Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett, Gary VanWambeke (Freudenberg NOK vice president for Global Lead Center Transmission and Driveline Seals) and Wyman Hare, Cleveland plant manager for Freudenberg NOK. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Shown from left are WCHS industrial mechanics teacher Tim Mayo, Assistant Principal Angie Helton, Principal Mary Anne Collier, White County Schools Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett, Gary VanWambeke (Freudenberg NOK vice president for Global Lead Center Transmission and Driveline Seals) and Wyman Hare, Cleveland plant manager for Freudenberg NOK. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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Freudenberg NOK donates over $50,000 to WCHS industrial maintenance program

News Staff
Thursday, September 26, 2019
White County High School's industrial maintenance program has received a boost from the Cleveland plant of Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies. Company representatives presented a check for $57,630 to the White County Board of Education on Thursday, Sept. 26.
Beckham Vandegriff and Zurie Michele, kindergarteners at Mount Yonah Elementary School, were excited to look through the Hometown Heroes coloring book with Helen Fire Chief Jody Prickett. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Beckham Vandegriff and Zurie Michele, kindergarteners at Mount Yonah Elementary School, were excited to look through the Hometown Heroes coloring book with Helen Fire Chief Jody Prickett. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Headlines in the Sept. 26 issue of the White County News

News Staff
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Headlines in the Sept. 26 issue of the White County News: City leader Bob Fowler joins Helen Heritage Hall of Fame Voter registration deadline for city elections is Oct.
Linda Fowler stands in front the installation of Bob Fowler on the Hall of Fame, which includes a picture of Bob Fowler. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Linda Fowler stands in front the installation of Bob Fowler on the Hall of Fame, which includes a picture of Bob Fowler. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

City leader Bob Fowler joins Helen Heritage Hall of Fame

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, September 26, 2019
One of Alpine Helen’s “founding fathers” was honored during the city’s 50th birthday party on Friday, Sept. 20.