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Johnson City Man Indicted in Cemetery Theft
World
— 4d
Wiley Adams, 42, was arrested after a Washington County grand jury indicted him in the alleged theft of precious-metal items and vases from a Johnson City cemetery. Police said surveillance footage linked him to selling the items at a scrap yard; charges include theft of property valued at more than $250,000 and desecration of a venerated object.
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Groundbreakings span housing, community centers, services
Lifestyle
— 3d
Groundbreakings are underway or scheduled for several community projects: Fort Wayne’s Victory Gardens will add 74 affordable homes, Fort Worth is replacing its Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center with a multipurpose facility and aquatic complex, and Ray County is building a larger administrative and skills-development center. In Miami-Dade, leaders and the family of Sgt. La David T. Johnson also marked the start of construction on veterans’ villas named in his honor.
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Williamsburg council race remains undecided with 664 ballots left
Politics
— Nov 4, 2026
Election results showed incumbent Stacy Kern-Scheerer leading Williamsburg City Council voting, though the second seat remains undecided pending provisional ballots. Republican candidates also won county council races in Johnson and Bartholomew counties, while U.S. Rep. Troy Carter was reelected in Louisiana’s 2nd District.
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Tom Gallagher
Those Republican wins in the Johnson and Bartholomew county races show solid local support for the party this cycle.
Recent Obituary Listings Span Multiple Counties
Lifestyle
— Oct 22, 2026
Local outlets published obituary roundups covering October 13–22 in Maury, Williamson, Johnson and Portage counties. The Portage County notices included Dennis B. Simmons and Edward Lee Ellison Sr.
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US Forces Shoot Down Iranian Attack Drones Targeting Middle Eastern Country
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School boards assess finances, programs, leadership
Politics
— Oct 27, 2026
Johnson County’s school district reported a clean audit and a strong cash position, while Loudoun County’s board reviewed enrollment projections and FY2028 budget matters. Other boards considered ways to improve Missouri’s A+ student aid program, and New Haven’s board began a private superintendent evaluation without deciding whether it will be written, a choice that affects public access to the review.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Candidates Compete in Local and State Elections
Politics
— Oct 16, 2026
Local election coverage highlights candidates’ differing priorities: Jefferson County Clerk incumbent offers continued staff development, online court-record access and improved election processes, while a Hale County constable candidate emphasizes 17 years of law-enforcement experience and community accessibility. In Johnson County, supervisor candidates Phil Hemingway and Jon Green focus respectively on affordability, jail safety and rural representation, and land use, water quality and the county’s reliance on state and federal funding.
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Hundreds Flock to Broome County’s First Chick-fil-A
Business
— Oct 13, 2026
Broome County’s first Chick-fil-A opened at Oakdale Commons in Johnson City, drawing hundreds of customers, with some camping overnight and lines forming before dawn. Police monitored traffic during the opening, and the franchise owner said she hopes the restaurant will serve as a welcoming community gathering place.
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Johnson County Library Offers Chiefs Coverage
Johnson County Library
— Sep 18, 2026
Johnson County Library cards unlock access to digital replicas of the print newspaper for up-to-date Chiefs coverage and Kansas City sports history, with options to explore regional and national reporting as well as broader football-related resources. The collection also links historical materials and local business news, connecting the community to the Chiefs story and city life through a single library platform.
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Kansas GOP Leaders Under Fire for Video of Biden Effigy Beating
Reporting
— Mar 13, 2024
Two top Republican leaders in Kansas are under fire after a video surfaced of people beating an effigy of President Joe Biden . The incident happened during a fundraiser for Johnson County Friday when a mannequin with a…
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White House Officials Clash as Nvidia Affair Raises National Security Questions
A reported clash between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick erupted inside the White House Situation Room as officials debated the handling of a company allegedly connected to a suspected Chinese spy. According to Fox News , the confrontation followed reports that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had an affair with Alice Huang, an executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed I
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Anonymous Armed Man Gets a Huge Offer from Sheriff After He Stops Suspect
Reporting
— Apr 25, 2022
A Florida sheriff announcing the arrest of a suspect in a number of break-ins says residents are welcome to take gun safety courses alongside his deputies. On Thursday, Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson announced…
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