Author: Dick Mangrum

A missing person alert is posted by the police for a 13-year-old girl in Westminster.  Monique Claros was last seen around 8 o’clock last night at the ExPress Mart on E. Main Street.  She is 5′ 2″, 135 lbs., was wearing a red West-Oak Middle School Band hoodie, dark blue jeans, black socks, and black short Van brand shoes.  If […]

The School District of Oconee County invites families with students entering K5-Kindergarten this fall to participate in our Jump into Kindergarten program.  This program will introduce students and families to school administration, teachers, and give a glimpse into what a typical school day looks like for kindergarteners. Families are encouraged to attend one of the sessions listed below for the […]

If you are going to imbibe at a public trough this St. Patrick’s Day weekend, be sure you don’t leave your establishment of choice and get behind the wheel in a drunken state.  Your life and the lives of others will depend on you.  Casey Bowling, police chief, says if there’s a question of driving sobriety, use a designated driver. […]

Westminster is likely to be a cleaner place after a volunteer litter pick up day on Saturday.  Mayor Ramey hopes for a large turnout of individuals, civic groups, along with youth and church groups.  They’ll get organized at 8:30 Saturday morning at the Depot on Main Street.  “KOBA” — Keep Oconee Beautiful — will provide trash bags, safety vests, and […]

“Our recommendation is never allow anyone who shows up at your home unexpectedly to do any type of work for you.”  That’s the advice given by the Oconee Sheriff’s Office to lead off a rundown of the latest scams that have victimized unsuspecting county residents.  Deputies were alerted after a man tried to cash two large checks.  A bank employee […]