(Editor’s Note: Dr. Wayne Shearer, 95, is a retired optometrist and retired colonel from the U.S. Air Force Reserve now living in Hixson. In his early 90s, he decided to sit down and write from memory and a few records he still possesses his recollections of going through Army Air Corps pilot training at several bases in the United States during World War II. A lifelong writer, ... (click for more)

Former student Diana LaDow has pleasant memories of attending the former Brainerd Junior High more than 50 years ago and is trying to find old class rosters from the 1965-66 year. “I just would love to get in touch with some old friends,” she said. Anyone with information can email her at tbfdi@yahoo.com . Ms. LaDow said she has a number of memories from her brief ... (click for more)

A new contract for County School Supt. Bryan Johnson that is expected to be approved by a majority of the School Board on Thursday includes a significant raise to a base pay of $240,000. His base pay was $197,500 when he got a four-year contract in 2017. That contract is not due to run out until 2021. But the board majority is expected to move ahead with a new four-year contract ... (click for more)

A man who left his 2013 Chevrolet at 311 Chestnut St. said someone got inside and stole it. The man said he is in possession of the only key for the vehicle. He said he did not know how the suspect(s) were able to start the vehicle. The OnStar vehicle tracker was able to track the vehicle to an alley off E. 42nd Street between 15th and 16th Avenues. The vehicle was found unoccupied. ... (click for more)

I have lived on Big Ridge for years but in the last few months, I’ve become increasingly concerned about emergency services to residents on the ridge. It is my understanding that Lake Resort Drive used to be the preferred route for emergency vehicles when answering calls on the ridge. However in February 2019, Lake Resort Drive was reduced to one lane when part of the road failed ... (click for more)

When I wrote about my newfound love for every employee of Siskin Hospital on Valentine’s Day, I got a rash of notes from some of the honchos. Not only did it warm my heart, but I had sent in some money for a ticket to this year’s Possibilities Luncheon, which will be on March 3rd. Donna Deweese, who handles special events for the hospital, wrote that I might get to sit with my ageless ... (click for more)