Sylvania News

It's no big surprise rain is in the forecast again. After about 2 inches of rain fell on DeKalb County Monday morning, causing a flash flood warning, there was about a four-hour lull before showers returned to finish out the day.

On Sept. 22, Rainsville councilmen Bejan Taheri and Fred Bobo had a very successful trip to the state highway department in Montgomery.

The Sylvania Town Council voted 3-2 Tuesday to fire Debbie Lester from her position as town magistrate.

If the weather cooperates, construction on Sylvania Gap Road will start sometime in the foreseeable future.

Work may begin on Sylvania Gap as soon as next week, according to DeKalb County Engineer Ben Luther.

Years ago, Johnny Owens built a 10-by-20 feet building for his sons, Mike and Rodney.

A group of companies across Northeast Alabama have figured out a way to get some hands-on experience in renewing their state-required certification and help those in need all at the same time.

Hunt Hall rang with the ol' time sounds of the New Binkley Brothers as the Smithsonian: Celebrating American Roots Music exhibition opened its doors in Fort Payne on Saturday.

The Sylvania Town Council will hold a special meeting tonight at 6 to further discuss a proposed dog nuisance ordinance.

The Alabama Department of Public Health says it has been informed a school-age child from Jackson County has died from influenza.

The Rainsville City Council continued discussion Monday about the possibility of allowing Geraldine to tie onto a sewer line in Fyffe that runs from there into Rainsville's wastewater management system.

The Sylvania Town Council will again take up the issue of a dog nuisance law when it meets tonight, but one councilman says he believes the proposed law is unconstitutional.

The DeKalb County Board of Education isn't in school improvement but the system failed to meet the reading and math goals for high schoolers.

DeKalb County school board member Terry Wootten refused to attend an executive session he voted against Thursday's during the board's regular meeting in Rainsville.

A number of road-related issues are on the agenda at today's DeKalb County Commission meeting, including an engineering update on Sylvania Gap Road.

Bill Usry, of Sylvania, went to the Northeast Alabama Community College Friday looking for a glimmer of hope.

For 20 Plus Years People From all around, Sylvinia, Henagar, Mentone and all the surrounding areas have enjoyed Ider's Mule Day.

However due to the man in Charge Stepping down rumors have gotten around that Mule day is no more.

There are no truth to these rumors Ider mule day is still on and going to be better than ever.

Make plans to bring the whole family for a day of Food, Fun, and Friends... Below is a link to the flier with all the info. Hope to see ya there. www.cityofider.com/muleday

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Sylvania Boy Scout Troop No. 155 has broken ground on its new meeting hall and camp.

Mr. Billy Ray Thomas, 76, of Rainsville died Saturday, July 25, 2009 at his residence.

About 41 local farmers will receive funds to help clean up after a tornado struck Sylvania and Powell in April.