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Mayor: Tallassee sales tax revenues at highest since 2006-07 - Tallassee Tribune

Submitted by Tom Ensey, Web news producer
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011, 12:12pm

Lauren Newman Staff Writer thewetumpkaherald.com | 0 comments

In a time where the economy is not exactly stable, the City of Tallassee can rest easier.

Mayor George McCain announced Wednesday morning the city’s retail sales tax revenues are up at its highest since 2006-2007.

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Titus Road to close for repair work - The Wetumpka Herald

Submitted by Tom Ensey, Web news producer
Friday, February 4th, 2011, 9:04am

Peggy Blackburn Managing Editor thewetumpkaherald.com | 0 comments

Titus Road is in the midst of ongoing work to get ready for a complete resurfacing this summer from U.S. 231 to the county line. The primary link with the Titus community recently reopened after county crews replaced a drainage structure north of Little Weoka Creek Bridge. One other spot needs to be repaired, county engineer Richie Beyer said, between Speigner Road and the entrance to Holiday Shores.

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Dirt Road Gourmet casseroles delight shoppers in select stores -- The Eclectic Observer

Submitted by Tom Ensey, Web news producer
Thursday, December 9th, 2010, 10:32am
Dirt Road Gourmet casseroles delight shoppers in select stores -- The Eclectic Observer

Jessica Hargett Staff Writer | 0 comments

One evening, Reuben and Jackie Thornton hosted a dinner party at their home and a guest asked to buy the leftovers. At first, the two thought it was funny, but from that request a business idea was born and Dirt Road Gourmet was created.

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Council gives go-ahead for airport study -- The Wetumpka Herald

Submitted by Tom Ensey, Web news producer
Thursday, December 9th, 2010, 9:55am

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Wetumpka City Council members approved a resolution Monday night allowing the Alabama De part ment of Transportation’s Aeronautics Division to conduct a feasibility study involving the Wetumpka Municipal Airport. The study will determine the costs and benefits of either improving the existing Wetumpka Municipal Airport or developing a new airport for west Elmore County capable of serving corporate aircraft traffic

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Conservationist Kim Price, owner of Price Publications, recognized by national publication

Submitted by Tom Ensey, Web news producer
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010, 2:01pm

Kim Price, publisher of the Wetumpka Herald, the Eclectic Observer and the Tallassee Tribune  is one of 25 outdoors enthusiasts nationwide to receive the annual recognition of Outdoor Life as one of the men and women in the nation who have changed the face of hunting and fishing. You can go online and view the galliery of all the honorees and vote for the Readers' Choice.

Kim Price’s dad took him quail hunting in his home state of Alabama when he was 8 years old, and he’s been hooked ever since. Over the years, he came to appreciate that it wasn’t just about hunting; it was about saving the quail population. “Where you’d once see three or more coveys in a day,” says Price, “the birds just weren’t out there.

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Auburn vs. Alabama Donation Drive Competition Benefiting Goodwill Industries. 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

Submitted by Tom Ensey, Web news producer
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010, 10:02am

 

Iron Bowl is just around the corner, so it's time for some pre-game competition between Auburn and Alabama fans. Bring your donations of clothing, shoes, toys, books, furniture and any other household items to the Peppertree Shopping Center! Donate to your favorite team to help them WIN!!!

Goodwill employees will be on site writing receipts. For more information, please contact Kristen Sherer, Public Relations Director, at (334) 323-8230

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Wadsworth Christmas Tree Farm opens day after Thanksgiving through Dec. 19 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Submitted by Tom Ensey, Web news producer
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010, 9:35am

With the opening of Wadsworth Christmas Tree Farm's 31st year of operation, they have touched many lives and have added smiles and memories to many families during their annual Christmas tradition of selecting the perfect Christmas Tree at the farm. Wadsworth Christmas Tree Farm is a choose-and-cut farm, meaning customers select their special tree from the thousands of beautiful Christmas Trees available. Located in Central Elmore County just 7 miles north of Wetumpka, Wadsworth Christmas Tree Farm enjoys the Christmas season by giving a taste of country life and Christmas tradition to the families in their communities. Visitors are greeted with fresh, cool country air, filled with the smells of cedars and pines. Warm fires lit on especially chilly days and hay rides on the North Pole Wagon are usually available to haul everyone to the field to select their Christmas Trees.

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