Ansel survives triple OVI threat
One driver crashes into London cruiser, another just misses — all within 15 minutes
Where are all the good Samaritans at today?
Right before Christmas break when I was in junior high school, one of our teachers announced that a family in our area had fallen on some bad luck. I believe the father had been involved in an auto accident and would not be able to work for several months. There were a number of children [...]
Dec 24 2011 | Posted in Jeanie Merritt | Read More »
Ohio girl in Park City snow tubing accident dies
PARK CITY (AP) — One of two Ohio girls critically injured after hitting a tree while tubing at popular Park City ski resort has died. University Hospital spokeswoman Vickie King says 16-year-old Jessica Frankel of Shaker Heights died about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. King said 17-year-old Janette Oliva has been upgraded to fair condition at the [...]
Dec 23 2011 | Posted in AP News | Read More »
Some recipes turn out good when adding more by accident
Sometimes “accidents” in the kitchen can be serendipitous. The first potato chips were the result of thinly cut potatoes that cooked for too long in hot fat when the chef became distracted. He had no choice but to serve them crisp and crunchy to the delight of his employer. The dressing I served at Thanksgiving [...]
Dec 3 2011 | Posted in Linda C. Eriksson | Read More »
Some things are better left unsaid while researching
Somewhere between first coffees and the scrambled egg course, Dewey walked into the Mule Barn coffee shop wearing a big grin. “Well, looky here, guys,” said Doc. “It’s the one and only Manure Man!” “Thank you kindly, dear friends and fans,” Dewey said, flipping his cup to the upright and fillable position. “I’ll always remember [...]
Nov 17 2011 | Posted in Slim Randles | Read More »
Fuel truck accident on I-70
We’re hearing reports of a tanker truck hit on Interstate 70 at the 82 mile marker, headed eastbound. The truck is full of fuel and is leaking. Hazmat has been dispatched. It is advised to avoid the highway, and take an alternate route. UPDATE: Reports from the scene say that less than a gallon [...]
Nov 3 2011 | Posted in Current News | Read More »
Local grocery store closing
By Kevin Dye Staff Writer The dream of having a local grocery store in the Village of West Jefferson has turned into a nightmare as West Jeff Finer Food owners have decided they no longer have any recourse but to liquidate their stock and close their doors. West Jeff Finer Food just opened its doors [...]
Oct 18 2011 | Posted in Local News | Read More »
Accident on US Rt 42
In what can only be termed as a freak accident, an electric utility pole on state Route 42 snapped virtually in half and struck a pick up truck causing it to catch fire as it was heading north on the state highway at approximately 5 p.m. on Thursday. The driver of the Chevy pick-up, Jared Troyer, was not [...]
Sep 1 2011 | Posted in Current News | Read More »
