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Thursday Oct 29 | The Leaf-Chronicle

HCHS trained volunteers assist others in preserving family legacies

Trained volunteers from the Houston County Historical Society can now help to assist your family in preserving the legacies of your family history.

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Related Topix: Erin, TN

Mon Oct 26, 2009

The Leaf-Chronicle

Construction to begin

A meeting was held on Thursday, October 15, in the jury room of the Houston County Courthouse for the preconstruction of the water system improvements in Tennessee Ridge.

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Related Topix: Tennessee Ridge, TN, Shelbyville, TN

Sat Oct 24, 2009

The Leaf-Chronicle

New revitalization bringing an "old look" to downtown Erin

The City Of Erin will be building a centerpiece to resemble the front of the original courthouse.

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Related Topix: Erin, TN

Thu Oct 22, 2009

The Leaf-Chronicle

New Learning programs set for HC schools

A new software program has been affirmed by the Board of Education for the Houston County High school and Middle School to be used to enhance students learning skills in all areas.

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Related Topix: Computers

Tue Oct 20, 2009

The Leaf-Chronicle

Making Tracks in Houston County

Hey, Everyone! Old Timers ' Day Griffins Chapel Church of the Nazarene is holding Old timers ' day on Sunday, October 25 at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served at 12 p.m., everyone is welcome.

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Related Topix: Erin, TN, Fire

Sun Oct 18, 2009

The Leaf-Chronicle

Letters from our readers

Poor practice persists in Houston County schools Progressive school boards and state legislatures recognize that physical/corporal punishment of children in schools is falling out of favor worldwide and have banned paddling, opting to train educators in and implement proven, and more effective school-wide positive behavior support discipline ...

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Related Topix: Education Etc.

Fri Oct 16, 2009

The Leaf-Chronicle

Three injured in Erin

Three Fort Campbell soldiers were injured in an October 3 collision with a Houston County fire truck at the intersection of Proctor Road and Tenn.

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Related Topix: Erin, TN, Vanderbilt University

Wed Oct 14, 2009

The Leaf-Chronicle

County fire department a go

The vote was close on October 6, but the Erin Board of Mayor and Aldermen finally put an end Council votes 5-4 to contract with county to months of wrangling when they voted 5-4 to enter into a contract with the Houston County Volunteer Fire Department to provide fire services within the county for a two-year period.

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Related Topix: Fire

The Leaf-Chronicle

Making Tracks in Houston County

Hey, Everyone! American Veterans meeting Disabled American Veterans Post #104 of Erin and Dover will meet Thursday, October 15 at 6 p.m. at the Ridge Restaurant in Tennessee Ridge.

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Related Topix: Erin, TN, Dover, TN, Tennessee Ridge, TN, Fire, Clarksville, TN

Sun Oct 11, 2009

The Leaf-Chronicle

Joint EDC meeting points to economic upswing

The meeting of the Houston County Joint Economic Development Committee held September 30 seems to be pointing to an upswing in the economic climate in the county.

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Related Topix: Waverly, TN, Tennessee Ridge, TN, Erin, TN

Fri Oct 09, 2009

The Leaf-Chronicle

Rain doesn't dampen spirits of fairgoers

Enduring frequent downpours, hundreds of people turned out to make the 2009 Houston County Fair a big success.

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Related Topix: Tennessee Ridge, TN, Erin, TN, Baked Goods, Life, Food, Bread, Cookies, Dessert, Cake

Wed Oct 07, 2009

The Leaf-Chronicle

Public hearing in Erin brings out both sides of fire department issue

Over a score of people, many of them Houston County and Erin firefighters, attended a public hearing on September 29 on the proposal for Houston County to assume control of the Erin Fire Department and thereby take care of the city's and the county's firefighting needs.

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Related Topix: Erin, TN, Fire, Tennessee Ridge, TN

The Leaf-Chronicle

Making Tracks in Houston County

Hey, Everyone! VBS at Springhill UMC Springhill United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School will be held from Monday, October 12 to Wednesday, October 14, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information contact Molly Collins at 289-2351, everyone is welcome.

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Related Topix: Events, 9, Erin, TN, Martin, TN, University of Tennessee at Martin

Mon Oct 05, 2009

The Leaf-Chronicle

Alsobrooks to pass century mark October 3

Dixie Alsobrooks of Tennessee Ridge will celebrate her 100th birthday Saturday, Oct.

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Related Topix: Tennessee Ridge, TN

Sat Oct 03, 2009

The Leaf-Chronicle

Commission passes $21 million budget

The Houston County Commission approved a 2009-10 budget that differs little from last year's budget and - for the sixth consecutive year - helps the county ward off a tax increase.

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Thu Oct 01, 2009

The Leaf-Chronicle

Arts council offering workshops during fall semester in Erin

Houston County Arts Council will be offering the following workshops this semester.

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Related Topix: Erin, TN

Tue Sep 29, 2009

The Leaf-Chronicle

Making Tracks in Houston County

Hey, Everyone! Church Fish Fry Griffins Chapel Church of the Nazarene will hold a fish fry and singing at 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 10.

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Related Topix: Libraries, Bybee, TN, Erin, TN, Tennessee Ridge, TN, Stewart, TN

The Leaf-Chronicle

Assault charges levied

A man who allegedly hit an Erin business owner with his vehicle in April has been indicted on an aggravated assault charge.

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Related Topix: Erin, TN

Sat Sep 26, 2009

The Leaf-Chronicle

Religious roots run deep in Erin

The faces may have changed over the last 110 years. The building may have been expanded and renovated.

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Related Topix: Erin, TN, Methodist, Religion, Tennessee Ridge, TN, Wedding

Thu Sep 24, 2009

The Leaf-Chronicle

Aldermen consider new site for city hall

The Tennessee Ridge Board of Mayor and Alderman is contemplating a new home for city hall - something that has been on the minds of city officials for several years.

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Related Topix: Tennessee Ridge, TN

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