Gleason man charged with aggravated burglary and aggravated assault
Story by Press Reporter Shannon Taylor Gleason resident Auston Hatler, 27 years old, was arrested Oct. 17 in Martin after Dep. Brandyn Brown responded to a call on 2715 Old Troy Road for trespassing. Through Brown’s investigation, he determined that Hatler unlawfully entered the premises without permission and held a knife to the victim’s…
Read MoreGreenfield board reports financial profits
Story by Press Reporter Macenna True During the Greenfield city board meeting, a citizen commended senior citizens’ center director Marilyn Pugh for her efforts with the center and with the chili luncheon during the fire prevention festival that sold about 25 more servings than in years past. Mayor Cindy McAdams said Pugh had reported profits…
Read MoreCity of Sharon moving in a positive direction
Story by Press Reporter Macenna True Police Chief Mark Kimsey provided the board with recommendations for changes to city ordinances at last month’s Sharon city board meeting. He also said if the board were to approve changes, citizens in violation of the new ordinances would be given a warning before a citation to allow for…
Read MoreLinda Luther presents a call to action
Story by Press Reporter Macenna True “See a need, fill a need” is a quote from head robot Bigweld in Bluesky’s animated film Robots. It is just want Martin resident Linda Luther does every day for the stray and feral cats of her hometown. “Everyone knows who I am and what I am doing when…
Read MoreMartin Firefighters to receive new safety equipment
Story by Press Reporter Macenna True The Martin board of aldermen and mayor heard a resolution read by city recorder Kelly Wilson authorizing Martin to participate in a grant program that would assist the fire department with receiving bulletproof vests for firefighters. Fire Chief Jamie Summers applied for the grant in May. “It’s the kind…
Read MorePossible cougar sighting in Weakley County
Story by Press Reporter Macenna True David Herlth Sr. of Greenfield stopped by the Press with pictures of an impressive discovery he caught on his field camera of what he believes to be cougar in his back yard. He and his wife live on Claude Capps Road outside of city limits. Herlth said their small…
Read MoreTracey Raymer
Tresa “Tracey” Renee Raymer, 52, of Troy passed away Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, at Diversicare in Martin. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Tracey was born on Nov. 3, 1969, to Jessie Fred Raymer and Linda Mitchum Raymer. She worked at Kholer for many years. Tracey is survived by…
Read MoreEXERCISING HIS RIGHT
EXERCISING HIS RIGHT — Early voting for the Nov. 8 election kicked off Wednesday morning at the Obion County Election Commission office, where Ron Akin of Union City was helped by administrator of elections Leigh Schlager as he prepared to cast his ballot. Several municipal elections are on the ballot for Obion Countians, in addition…
Read MoreSJ Burnette
Mr. SJ Burnette, 86, of Union City died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, at New Hope Freewill Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. until time of service on Thursday…
Read MorePeggy Clement
Margaret Kaira “Peggy” Brann Clement, 97, of South Fulton passed away Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, Ky. Hornbeak Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, at Fulton Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be held at the church…
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