On the recommendation of utility operator Jeff Whited, the Snead council approved the purchase of two “insertion valves” to help maintain water supply to certain areas of the town in the event an incident might happen during state improvements around the intersection of Ala 75 and U.S. 278. On a motion from councilman Dale Snead, the council voted to give […]
Recipe Corner
French Bread Pizzas one loaf French breadone jar pizza sauceone block mozzarella cheese, shreddedpepperonis Slice the French bread and place the slices on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Spread pizza sauce on each slice and top with cheese and pepperonis. Bake at 350 degrees until the cheese is melted. I first had these at a VBS that I attended […]
From the Archives
The Southern Democrat, September 19, 1974Redskins play first game in new stadium It was an exciting night as the opening, rain-delayed home game finally got here. It was Oneonta’s first game in the new stadium. What few inconveniences one might have met were well worth it as one got inside the stadium and saw the results of the many efforts made to have the stadium […]
Vicki Penn Baker
VICKI PENN BAKER, 69, Pine Mountain, died Sept. 7, 2019. Predeceasing her were parents Linwood and Jane Terrell Penn and two brothers. Surviving are husband George Baker; son Steven (Kirk) Baker; daughter Lora D. Baker; sister Luann Vandetta. Glenn Bynum officiated the 2 p.m. service held Sept. 11 at the Chapel of Lemley Funeral Home. Burial followed at Hopewell Cemetery.
Hazel Puckett Boren
HAZEL PUCKETT BOREN, 85, Oneonta, died Sept. 7, 2019, at St. Vincent’s East Hospital. Predeceasing her were parents Charlie and Elsie Atkinson Puckett, great-grandson Connor Wilson, and sister Lillian (Bill) Mitchell. Surviving are husband Russell F. Boren Sr.; children Fred (Janie) Boren Jr., Patrick F. Boren (Brittany Noojin); grandchildren Amanda Boren, Andrea Boren, Rachel (Kevin) Little, Olivia Boren, Russell Boren […]
Martha Rebecca ‘Becky’ Bryant
MARTHA REBECCA ‘BECKY’ BRYANT MORTON, 84, passed away peacefully Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, following an extended illness. Becky was born in Blount County on Oct. 15, 1934. She lived in the Birmingham area several years before her family returned to Oneonta, where she graduated from Blount County High School in 1952. In 1955, she married the love of her life, […]
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