The Pike County Journal-Reporter

Entries from December 2012

Elderly man missing since Christmas Eve

Posted by

in Crime and Arrests

Monday, December 31. 2012

An elderly white male who lived on Highway 19 north was reported missing Christmas Eve. Phillip Eugene Chigges, 69, was last contacted Saturday but was not at home Sunday. He has medical issues and has not taken his medication in days. [Full story »]

Pike County courthouse changes

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Sunday, December 30. 2012

What a difference a year makes.

The historic Pike County courthouse will have a fresh new look for 2013 along with an additional 5,600 square feet of office space. All major construction projects have been completed inside and outside the building. Finishing touches will be completed after an upcoming meeting with all department heads involved. [Full story »]

Electronic sign reactivated

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Sunday, December 30. 2012

The electronic sign at Patriot Motors is once again plugged in and displaying a message for passersby to see.

The sign was shut down shortly after it was installed because it did not meet county requirements outlined in the sign ordinance in the county’s code. [Full story »]

A preview of the 1.2.2013 edition of The Journal Reporter

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Email Headline Preview

Friday, December 28. 2012

More jobs?:
Unemployment rate declines slightly here.

Courthouse:
What a difference a year of renovations has made.

Sojourn:
Magnolia Farms trainers soothes wounded souls in Newtown.

Missing man:
Authorities seeking information on Phillip Eugene Chaiges, 69.

A hoot:
Baby owl nursed back to health at Bubba & Friends.

Geiger’s Counter: Our own Christmas miracle

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Opinions

Friday, December 28. 2012

It was among the worst nightmares a parent could imagine.

An intense hour above ground while your three-year-old son is trapped below ground, having fallen into an abandoned well.

That is exactly the scenario that unfolded right before the eyes of Kelli Altman Thursday when her son Carter fell into an old well near her home on Martin Dairy Road near Milner. The old well had been filled with dirt years before and capped with concrete. [Full story »]

Helping Hands aid families in need

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Friday, December 28. 2012

American Legion Post 197 reached out a helping hand to many families this holiday season as part of the Helping Hands project. With the financial support of the community, Post 197 helped 15 families with meals for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and brought Christmas joy to several children. [Full story »]

Clarence Hoyt Denny

Posted by

Staff Writer

in Death Notices

Friday, December 28. 2012

Rev. Clarence Hoyt Denny, age 95, of Zebulon, passed away Dec. 27, 2012. [Full story »]

Magnolia Farms trainer visits Newtown, Conn.

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Food and Features

Friday, December 28. 2012

When Heidi Dawson heard the news about the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., she knew she had to reach out to help.

She took time off from teaching horseback riding at Magnolia Farms Equestrian Center in Concord and traveled almost 18 hours before arriving at the small town where so many young lives had been cut short by a 20-year-old gunman. [Full story »]

Schools look to tighten security

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Wednesday, December 26. 2012

By Rachel McDaniel

In the aftermath of the tragic shootings in Newtown, Conn., parents across the country have worried more about dropping their children off at school. Local school administrators and staff have taken additional security measures since they heard of the attack. [Full story »]

Public Notices

Posted by

Staff Writer

in Public Notices

Wednesday, December 26. 2012

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Letters to Santa shared

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Monday, December 24. 2012

By Sherri Ellington

While it is obvious that the new Nintendo 3DS is leading the pack of presents in terms of video gaming, iPads and iPods were getting plenty of requests, as was the Elf on the Shelf.

In this year’s edition of Letters to Santa, children asked for everything from traditional Barbies and dirt bikes to light sabers and Slim Jims. Many children had more important requests.

“This Christmas I want you to bring my family together,” wrote Hunter Privette. “A true happy Christmas isn’t about the presents. It’s about having your family and friends to celebrate Christmas with you. Right now, my family is having financial problems. My stepdad isn’t getting paid enough to buy presents.”

“I don’t need anything for Christmas,” wrote Tim Marlow. “Please bring presents to all the men and women serving our country in the military. Also, bring food, water, and medicine to the wounded and poor.” [Full story »]

Hope for ‘peace on earth, good will toward men'

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Food and Features

Monday, December 24. 2012

By Don McKee
Marietta Daily Journal

Christmas Eve. This is the season that had its origin in the divine message of “peace on earth, good will toward men.”

In America, we can count our many blessings — among them “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” We can enjoy peace in our homeland at least insofar as outside forces are concerned. But in some parts of the world, the story is starkly different for Christians on this Christmas Eve.
[Full story »]

Funny, poignant Christmas memories

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Opinions

Monday, December 24. 2012

By Kay S. Pedrotti

All I want for Christmas is ... just to appreciate the blessings I have: family, friends, food, a good job, free country, warm house, great church, a good car -- even that ridiculously complicated new Droid phone. It would take days to list everything that makes my life happy and fulfilling. [Full story »]

Peace and good will

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Monday, December 24. 2012

By Walter Geiger

As we celebrate the Christmas season, our world is a troubled one.

There remains, despite all our societal, agricultural and technological advances, starvation around the globe.
[Full story »]

Wreck requires lifeflight

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Sunday, December 23. 2012

Highway 19 north of Zebulon was shut down temporarily Sunday afternoon after a wreck. Two vehicles were involved in the wreck which happened at the intersection of McKinley Road and Highway 19. [Full story »]