Today's News

Corey P. Rich has graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as “Operation Warrior Forge,” at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash.

If you have never gone before, I would suggest when next December is here for you to visit Redsfest at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati.

We all have a little child inside of us and it was apparent that mine came out Dec. 4, when I got pictures with current and former Reds players.

I have been a Reds fan since as far back as I can remember and when I first came here to Grant County, I told everyone how I slid on the carpet at the television when I was 5, imitating the 1990 World Champion Cincinnati Reds.

When the snow starts falling, the snow plows come out, but they can’t clean your street or road if you and your neighbors park in their way.
According to Mark Courtney, street supervisor for the city of Williamstown, people parking along the side of roads or too close to the edge of the road means the snow plows can’t effectively move the snow or salt the roads.
Courtney said it’s always a problem this time of year.

The following building permits were issued in Grant County in November 2010:
• Nov. 1:
Brian Stapleton, basement, 220 Price Hill, 510 square feet, estimated cost $19,000; permit fee $89.55.
• Nov. 3:
New Life Apostolic Church, mobile home, 1645 Gardnersville Road, 1,280 square feet, estimated cost $17,000; permit fee $123.28.
• Nov. 4:
Sonny Adkins, new home, 4800 Lawrenceville Road, 2,741 square feet, estimated cost $210,000; permit fee $737.50.