Day: December 5, 2023

Girl Scout Troop #60106 donated 40 cat boxes Nov. 22 to the Carroll County Animal Protection League for cats to seek shelter this winter.Girl Scouts Cara Cook, Alaina Moore, Addilyn Yingling and Kada Manbeck each made several boxes and are striving for their silver award offering up to 50 hours of community service. Their scout leader is Corinna Cook.Each cat box has insulated boards inside with small dishes and treats

The newly opened Radiant Ridgeline Salon in Kilgore has a goal of providing customers with a positive experience in a fast-paced world of negative messages.Owner Cammy Grapp offers hair care for the entire family, manicures, massage chair, pedicures, and nails including luminary, gel and acrylic nails.“In a fast-paced world of negative messages I want to provide a service and location that will relay the message of each person being important

By Thomas Clapper CCM Reporter Marianne and Jim Fisher, co-owners of the Carrollton Downtown Alley bring history and interesting antiquities to downtown Carrollton.  “Jim and I have collected for our 42 years of married life,” said Marianne Fisher. “It was my idea and dream to always open an antique and collectibles shop.” Marianne retired from the Amsterdam post office in 2020 after 23 years of service.  “I like to do

Carroll County dog licenses are on sale now through Jan. 31 for the 2024 year. After Jan. 31, late fees will apply.The cost is $16 for a one-year tag, $48 for a three-year tag, $80 for a kennel license and $160 for a permanent tag. All kennel licenses must be purchased in the auditor’s office and must have a valid vendors license at the time of purchase.Licenses can be obtained

By Carol McIntireEditorTis the season for twinkling lights and piling the family in the car and touring the county to look at holiday lights displays,New this year is a drive-through display at A1 Twin Valley Campgrounds near Harlem Springs.Owner Roger Bruecknet said the family-friendly display is a joint effort between himself and two year-round campers, Fred and Lori Ayers,“I couldn’t do it without them,” Bruecknet said. “They put their hearts