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Christmas Love Letter cast members Jackie Prucha, Izzy Herbert, Pierce Lackey, and producer and director Damian Romay attended the premiere that was held at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Helen on Sunday, Dec. 15. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Christmas Love Letter cast members Jackie Prucha, Izzy Herbert, Pierce Lackey, and producer and director Damian Romay attended the premiere that was held at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Helen on Sunday, Dec. 15. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

City celebrates film with cast, community

Stephanie Hill
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Helen rolled out the red carpet this past weekend. At least it did for one night, Sunday, Dec. 15, for the premiere of the movie Christmas Love Letter, which was filmed in Helen earlier this year and will debut to a wider audience on Lifetime this Saturday, Dec. 21.
In 2019, the City of Helen celebrated 50 years as an Alpine Village. (Photo courtesy Helen CVB)

In 2019, the City of Helen celebrated 50 years as an Alpine Village. (Photo courtesy Helen CVB)

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Stories from the storytellers

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Any community that has deep roots has scores of stories to tell about its past and its people. Some of these tales of heritage are written down in texts, others are passed down among generations of family and some are, unfortunately, eroded or lost over time.
White County's fourth confirmed rabies case of the year was reported this past week in the West Underwood Street area of Cleveland.

White County's fourth confirmed rabies case of the year was reported this past week in the West Underwood Street area of Cleveland.

Fourth rabies case confirmed in White County for 2019

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2019
White County's fourth confirmed rabies case of the year was reported this past week in the West Underwood Street area of Cleveland. A homeowner said a dog had killed a fox that had gotten into a fenced enclosure on Monday, Nov.
An incident involving a rabid raccoon in the Gene Nix Road area is White County's second confirmed rabies case of the year.

An incident involving a rabid raccoon in the Gene Nix Road area is White County's second confirmed rabies case of the year.

Second rabies case confirmed in White County

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2019
An incident involving a rabid raccoon in the Gene Nix Road area is White County's second confirmed rabies case of the year. On Tuesday, Oct.
Will Garrett

Will Garrett

Garrett joins field for sheriff’s race

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Will Garrett says his experience has prepared him to serve as White County sheriff and take on the responsibilities of serving the community. Garrett, 39, recently told the White County News he plans to qualify for the 2020 sheriff’s race as a Republican.
John Murphy

John Murphy

Murphy ready to run for sheriff

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Another veteran lawman will be running for White County sheriff in 2020. John Murphy says he’ll bring more than three decades of law enforcement experience as he seeks the office. After retiring from the White County Sheriff’s Office in 2016, he says he feels called to pursue a new chapter.
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County OKs batch of short-term rentals

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, August 29, 2019
The White County Board of Commissioners approved the first round of requests – seven in all – under new regulations approved in June for operating short-term rental properties.
Mia

Mia

Pets of the Week: Aug. 26

News Staff
Monday, August 26, 2019
Pets of the week for the week of Aug. 26 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Marissa is a 9-month-old female kitten and is sweet as pie! Marissa was found with a collar on that appeared new, but her people never came for her.